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Big Bats Not Enough as Dunedin Rallies for 10-8 Victory

Daytona pounds out six extra-base hits, but five-run eighth sends Jays to series win
June 23, 2024

DUNEDIN, Fla—Diego Omana crushed his first home run as a Tortuga and Yerlin Confidan doubled twice, but the Dunedin Blue Jays scored five runs in the bottom of the eighth inning to defeat the Daytona Tortugas 10-8 and claim a series victory on Sunday afternoon at TD Ballpark. Dunedin (1-1,

Three-Run Lead Slips Away in Series-Opening Defeat

St. Lucie scores five unanswered runs late to snag opener
June 4, 2024

PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla—The Daytona Tortugas led 3-0 in the sixth, but the St. Lucie Mets scored five times over their final three innings at the plate as they claimed a 5-3 victory on Tuesday night in the series opener at Clover Park. St. Lucie (18-34) tied their season high

Graham, Ascanio Each Drive in Three in 13-8 Defeat

Big nights at plate not enough as Tortugas allow season-high in runs
May 29, 2024

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla—Carter Graham had three extra base hits while he and Johnny Ascanio each drove in three runs, but the Jupiter Hammerheads scored ten runs over a three-inning span and the Daytona Tortugas couldn’t recover as they fell 13-8 on Wednesday night at Jackie Robinson Ballpark. Jupiter (26-21) pounded

Graham Homers, But ‘Tugas Cough Up Late Lead in Ten-Inning Defeat

Daytona settles for series split after Ft. Myers ties it in ninth
May 26, 2024

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla—Carter Graham stayed hot with a home run and two RBI, but the Ft. Myers Mighty Mussels tied the game in the top of the ninth and defeated the Daytona Tortugas 7-4 in ten innings on Sunday evening at Jackie Robinson Ballpark. Ft. Myers (19-26) salvaged a split

Early Offense, Late Homer Lifts Tortugas to 9-8 Win

Daytona rides 14-hit attack as they cling on for third-straight win
May 25, 2024

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla—Ricardo Cabera and Carter Graham blasted home runs to pace a 14-hit attack as the Daytona Tortugas held off the hard-charging Ft. Myers Mighty Mussels to earn their straight win, 9-8 on Saturday night at Jackie Robinson Ballpark. Daytona (22-22) swatted a season-high seven extra-base hits to help

Graham’s Huge Hit Paces 7-4 Victory to Even Series

Bases-clearing double in fifth leads Tortugas to second straight victory
May 24, 2024

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla—Carter Graham crushed a three-run double as part of a decisive four-run fifth and the Daytona Tortugas held off a late charge from the Ft. Myers Mighty Mussels to pick up a 7-4 victory on Friday night at Jackie Robinson Ballpark. Daytona (21-22) evened up the series as

Pino, Pineda Go Deep in Series-Opening Setback

Pair of home runs aren’t enough to dig out of early four-run hole
May 21, 2024

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla—Yassel Pino and Esmith Pineda crushed home runs, but the Ft. Myers Mighty Mussels scored four runs in the top of the second and the Daytona Tortugas couldn’t recover in a 7-4 defeat on Tuesday night at Jackie Robinson Ballpark. Ft. Myers (17-23) pounded out 11 hits, including

‘Tugas Late Push Falls Short in Series-Opening Setback

Daytona suffers third straight defeat in 4-2 loss
May 14, 2024

CLEARWATER, Fla—The Daytona Tortugas battled back from two runs down to briefly tie the game, but the Clearwater Threshers held off a pair of late scoring pushes from Daytona, as Clearwater took a 4-2 victory in front of 4,274 at BayCare Ballpark on Tuesday night. Clearwater (23-11) improved their Florida

Tortugas Rally From Five Down to Walk-off Mets in Series Finale

Daytona claims series win on second zany walk-off of the series
April 28, 2024

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla—The Daytona Tortugas rallied from five runs down in the seventh to win on a two-run fielder’s choice and error in the ninth, stunning the St. Lucie Mets for an 8-7 victory on Sunday night at Jackie Robinson Ballpark. Daytona (12-9) claimed their second straight series victory with

Pitelli’s Walk-Off Homer Ends Wild 8-7 Victory

Pitelli swats two of four Daytona homers in seesaw battle for first home win
April 11, 2024

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla—Trey Faltine tied the game with a two-run ninth-inning home run and Dominic Pitelli’s second longball of the night won it three batters later as the Daytona Tortugas hit four home runs in the final four innings to outslug the Palm Beach Cardinals 8-7 on Wednesday night at

Ascanio Homers, Pitching Shines in Shutout Win

April 7, 2024

PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla—Johnny Ascanio connected for his first home run of the season and three Daytona hurlers combined to blank the St. Lucie Mets 2-0 as the Daytona Tortugas claimed a series victory on Sunday afternoon at Clover Park. Daytona (2-1) did not walk a batter and allowed just

Pitelli’s Four Hits, Rock-Solid Relief Critical in First Win of ‘24

April 6, 2024

PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla—Dominic Pitelli stroked four hits—including three extra-base hits—and three relievers shut out St. Lucie over the final six innings as the Daytona Tortugas scored four times in the seventh to break open a tie game on their way to a 6-2 victory over the St. Lucie Mets

Tortugas Unveil Preliminary 2024 Opening Day Roster

Five Top-30 Reds prospects highlight players on The Beach for Opening Day
April 3, 2024

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla.—The Daytona Tortugas have released their preliminary Opening Day roster for the 2024 season. The Tortugas are set to open up their ninth season of the play this Friday, April 5. The roster is highlighted by five members of the Cincinnati Reds’ Top 30 prospects as selected by