Tortugas return on Monday, July 4, for six-game series, Independence Day celebration

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. - The Daytona Tortugas return home to Jackie Robinson Ballpark on Monday, July 4, for a six-game series against the St. Lucie Mets, the Florida State League affiliate of the New York Mets. Among the highlights of the six contests is an Independence Day Celebration and Postgame Fireworks on Monday, ‘The Nine’ Night and a t-shirt giveaway on Friday, and Christmas in July Night on Saturday.

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The Tortugas open the homestand with a special contest on Monday, July 4, for an Independence Day Celebration. We celebrate the United States’ birthday with special on-field games and activities in addition to patriotic Best Dressed Uniforms that will be auctioned off during the season. At the concession stands, fans will be able to enjoy unique Food and Drink Specials as part of the occasion. This will include Rick’s Famous Turtle Drink, Patriotic Funnel Fries, as well as a Taco Monday. Following the final out, fans are advised to stick around for the best Postgame Fireworks show in Daytona Beach. The first pitch of the series opener is scheduled for 7:05 p.m.

Following an off-day on Tuesday, fans are advised to arrive with an empty stomach on Wednesday, July 6, for a Belly Buster Wednesday presented by Marco’s Pizza. A long-standing fan favorite, starting at just $14, patrons will receive a bracelet and may indulge in all-you-care-to-eat hot dogs, hamburgers, pizza, and popcorn at concession stands all evening long. The first pitch of game two is set for 7:05 p.m.

The biggest party in Central Florida returns to the World’s Most Famous Beach on Thursday, July 7, with a Thirsty Thursday™ presented by Bud Light. All fans will be able to beat the heat and enjoy their favorite draft beer or fountain soda for as low as $1 at concession and beer stands throughout the night. That evening’s affair is slated to begin at 7:05 p.m.

‘The Nine’ Night returns on Friday, July 8. The Tortugas will pay homage as part of Minor League Baseball’s focused outreach platform specifically designed to honor and celebrate the historic impact numerous Black baseball pioneers made on the sport. As part of the celebration, the first 1,000 fans through the gates that night will receive a limited edition Tortugas’ Black Rose ‘The Nine’ T-Shirt Giveaway. Tortugas’ players and coaches will don Best Dressed Uniforms, as well, to pay homage, which will be auctioned off during the season. Prior to the first pitch, fans will also be able to enjoy Live Music from Tropical Drifter on the third-base riverwalk. Friday Night Happy Hour comes back to the ballpark, too, with special discounts on select draft beers at the concession stands. After the game’s final out, fans are encouraged to hang around for a First Friday Fireworks extravaganza. The weekend gets underway with a 7:05 p.m. first pitch.

You better not pout and you better not cry on Saturday, July 9, as the Tortugas celebrate Christmas in July Night. There will be special on-field games and activities around the ballpark as part of the fun, as well as a Jack Frost Cocktail special at concession stands. It will also be Flagler County Night featuring discounted tickets for residents through the appropriate FEVO link. The penultimate contest of the series is set to begin at 7:05 p.m.

The homestand comes to a close on Sunday, July 10, with Shelldon’s Family Fun Day. Members of the brand-new kids and family plan receive tickets to every Sunday home game in addition to a Tortugas’ hat, a meal voucher — good for a free hot dog, popcorn, and small fountain drink — at the gates. After the final out, youngsters take the diamond with Kids Run The Bases presented by Neighbor’s Ice Cream Parlor. The series finale is penciled in for a 5:35 p.m. first pitch.

Gates will open at 6 p.m. for the first five games of the series. They will open at 4:30 p.m. for the finale on Sunday. Single-game tickets, group packages, season tickets, and more are currently available and can be purchased online at www.daytonatortugas.com or by calling the Tortugas’ Ticket Office at (386) 257-3172.

PROBABLE STARTING PITCHERS (all broadcasts available on daytonatortugas.com and the MiLB First Pitch app)
MONDAY: TBA vs. TBA
WEDNESDAY: TBA vs. TBA
THURSDAY: TBA vs. TBA
FRIDAY: TBA vs. TBA
SATURDAY: TBA vs. TBA
SUNDAY: TBA vs. TBA

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.