Tortugas and Flying Tigers suspended on Friday

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Due to lightning and the threat of more inclement weather throughout the rest of the night, the Daytona Tortugas' contest against the Lakeland Flying Tigers was suspended after three and a half innings on Friday evening at Jackie Robinson Ballpark.

As a result, both teams will resume Friday's contest on Saturday, August 13, with the first pitch of the resumed, nine-inning game one slated for 5:05 p.m. ET. The Tortugas will be at the plate in the bottom of the fourth inning, holding a 2-1 lead. There will be a roughly 35-minute break in between the two games with a seven-frame nightcap set to follow.

The gates are set to open at 4 p.m., one hour before the first pitch. Fans with tickets to Friday’s suspended game may redeem them at the Tortugas’ box office for any ticket (of equal or lesser value) to a Tortugas home game throughout the remainder of the 2022 regular season. Patrons may also redeem their tickets by calling the ‘Tugas at (386) 257-3172.

Prior to Mother Nature interrupting the contest, both teams dented the scoreboard in the first inning. Leading off the game, 2B Cristian Santana (1-1, R, HR, RBI, BB) smashed the first pitch of the contest off the videoboard in left-center for a solo home run. The 18-year-old's sixth blast of the season put the Flying Tigers (18-19, 50-53) in front, 1-0.

In the bottom of the frame, Daytona (11-26, 40-62) responded with a rally of their own. SS Edwin Arroyo (1-2, R, 2B) doubled into the left-field corner to lead off the home first and advanced to third on a balk. After a ground out, CF Jay Allen II (1-2, R, RBI, SO) struck a grounder back through the middle and into center field, scoring Arroyo, to tie the contest at one.

With two out in the inning, 1B Yassel Pino (2-2, RBI) lofted a high fly ball into left-center field. In the grey sky, Lakeland could not find the ball and it landed safely on the turf. Allen scored, while Pino hustled into second with a double, giving the Tortugas a 2-1 advantage.

Tortugas RHP José Franco (2.1 IP, 2 H, R, ER, 2 BB, 5 SO) reached the 100-strikeout plateau for the season in the first before departing with an apparent injury in the third.

LHP Jake Miller (2.0 IP, 5 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 0 BB, 1 SO) went two innings for the Flying Tigers in his professional debut.

Your baseball heroes become Super Heroes when the series continues on Saturday with the Tortugas’ first annual Marvel’s Defenders of the Diamond Night. As part of the celebration, Tortugas’ players and coaches will wear specially branded The Incredible Hulk-themed uniforms that will be auctioned off during the season. There will also be additional on-field games and activities as a part of the fun, including a character appearance by ‘The Avenger’ Thor! Fans can bring their four-legged friend for a nine-inning vacation of their own on another Bark in the Park Night. For just $2, fans can purchase a “pooch pass” so their pup can join in on the fun, as well. We recognize the selfless members of our community with a First Responders Night featuring specially discounted tickets and offers at the appropriate FEVO link. It is also Boy Scouts Night with discounted tickets also available at the specific FEVO link. It will also be City of Pierson and City of Lake Helen Night featuring discounted tickets for residents through the appropriate FEVO link

RHP José Acuña (0-0, 0.53) is projected to take the hill for Daytona, making his Jackie Robinson Ballpark debut, in the seven-inning game two. Lakeland is expected to counter with RHP Williander Moreno (4-3, 3.46). Coverage on the Tortugas Radio Network will begin on the MiLB First Pitch app and www.daytonatortugas.com at 4:50 p.m. leading up to the 5:05 p.m. first pitch from Jackie Robinson Ballpark.

Multi-game plans, group packages, and single-game tickets are currently available and can be purchased online at www.daytonatortugas.com or by calling the Tortugas’ Ticket Office at (386) 257-3172.

ABOUT THE DAYTONA TORTUGAS
The Daytona Tortugas are the Single-A Affiliate of the Cincinnati Reds and a member of Minor League Baseball’s Florida State League. The Tortugas play at Jackie Robinson Ballpark in downtown Daytona Beach, Fla. Jackie Robinson Ballpark also plays host to Bethune-Cookman University, the Jackie Robinson Ballpark Museum, and many community events and initiatives of all sizes throughout the year.