Dunedin Downs Daytona
DUNEDIN, FL - The Dunedin Blue Jays scored the final five runs Saturday to take the series from the Daytona Tortugas with a 5-2 win at Florida Auto Exchange Stadium.Things started off well for the Tortugas. The first three men reached in the second inning setting the stage for Chris
DUNEDIN, FL - The Dunedin Blue Jays scored the final five runs Saturday to take the series from the Daytona Tortugas with a 5-2 win at Florida Auto Exchange Stadium.
Things started off well for the Tortugas. The first three men reached in the second inning setting the stage for
The Blue Jays turned to small ball in the third to tie things up. Biggio, along with
Lopez (1-3) had his longest outing of the year on Saturday, but unfortunately was saddled with his second straight loss. He threw 6 1/3 innings, yielded four hits, three earned runs, three walks, and eight strikeouts, a season-high.
A dropped third strike started a chain of events in the seventh that would lead to Daytona's demise.
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The Tortugas are off on Sunday before beginning a four-game set at The Jack against the Bradenton Marauders on Monday evening. A purchase of a ticket will give you the chance to partake in all-you-can-eat pizza, popcorn, hamburgers, and hot dogs. First pitch will be at 7:05 PM with the Metcare Pregame Show starting at 6:50 PM on AM 1230 and AM 1490 WSBB.
Notes: Daytona has been outscored 36-13 over its last six contests… The Tortugas have lost consecutive series for the first time this season… Alfredo Rodriguez is hitting .450 (9-20) as the leadoff man over the last five games… Daniel Sweet stole a base for the first time since April 28th....Daytona has walked atleast six batters in four straight games...Alfredo Rodriguez has tied his career-high with a seven game hitting streak