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