Tortugas-Fire Frogs matchup postponed on Friday
KISSIMMEE, Fla. -- The Daytona Tortugas' scheduled game Friday evening against the Florida Fire Frogs at Osceola County Stadium has been postponed due to inclement weather.
KISSIMMEE, Fla. -- The Daytona Tortugas' scheduled game Friday evening against the Florida Fire Frogs at Osceola County Stadium has been postponed due to inclement weather.
As a result, there will be a doubleheader on Saturday, April 19, with the first pitch of game one scheduled for 4:00 p.m. ET. Both games will be seven-inning affairs with a roughly 30-minute break in between games.
Friday's scheduled starting pitchers - LHP
The Tortugas Pre-Game Show will kick off the broadcast at 3:45 p.m. ET, leading up to the 4:00 p.m. ET start at Osceola County Stadium. Both of Saturday evening's games can be heard on daytonatortugas.com or via the TuneIn Radio and MiLB First Pitch apps.
Following Sunday's league-wide off day, the Tortugas will return to The Jack to take on the Dunedin Blue Jays, High-A affiliate of the Toronto Blue Jays, on Monday, April 22. It will be the team's first Belly Buster Monday of the year presented by Marco's Pizza. For just a $13 ticket, fans will be treated to an all-you-can-eat buffet of their favorite ballpark foods such as hot dogs, hamburgers, pizza, and popcorn.
Season ticket and multi-game plans are still 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 High-A Affiliate of the Cincinnati Reds and a member of the 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 Beijing Shougang Eagles of National Pro Fastpitch (NPF) and many large community events and initiatives throughout the season.