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McElvain's Gem Spoiled By Walk-Off Loss

Right-hander spins quality start, but C’s stung late by Dust Devils in 3-2 defeat
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PASCO, WA – Canadians starter Chris McElvain – the return in the Santiago Espinal trade at the end of March – turned in his finest outing since joining the Blue Jays organization, but a late rally from the Tri-City Dust Devils [Angels] handed the C’s a 3-2 loss Thursday night

Eighth Inning Rally Spurs C's To First Win

Two-run stanza breaks tie, leads to 5-4 triumph over Hillsboro in home opener
April 10, 2024

VANCOUVER, BC – After a winless weekend in Spokane, the Canadians kicked-off the 2024 home slate with a rousing 5-4 win over the Hillsboro Hops [D-Backs] at Rogers Field at Nat Bailey Stadium Tuesday night to secure their first victory of the year. Tied 3-3 to begin the bottom of

Confidan's Homer, Hunter's Steal of Home Highlight 9-4 Victory

Tortugas look to win series on Father's Day
June 17, 2023

DAYTONA BEACH—Yerlin Confidan crushed his first home run of the season, Cade Hunter stole home, and the Daytona Tortugas scored eight runs in a three-inning span to overwhelm the Jupiter Hammerheads 9-4 on Saturday night at Jackie Robinson Ballpark. Daytona (27-36) will have a chance to win the series on

Tortugas Rally in Middle Innings, Hold Off St. Lucie Late to Win Series Finale

Daytona earns series split thanks to 11-hit attack
June 11, 2023

PORT ST. LUCIE, FL—Sal Stewart tallied two doubles and three hits overall, Chris McElvain spun 4.0 hitless frames, and the Daytona Tortugas erupted for seven runs in a three-inning span and held on to defeat the St. Lucie Mets 8-5 on Sunday afternoon at Clover Park. Daytona (24-33) tied a

McElvain K's Nine, But Tortugas Edged in One-Run Loss

Three unearned runs cripple Tortugas in pitcher's duel
May 25, 2023

LAKELAND—Chris McElvain struck out nine batters and Kenya Huggins followed him with four scoreless frames, but three unearned runs undid the excellent pitching as the Daytona Tortugas fell to the Lakeland Flying Tigers 3-2 on Thursday night at Jackie Robinson Ballpark. Lakeland (18-24) earned their second win as they held

Tortugas Split Pair of One-Run Contests vs. Jupiter

Tortugas Drop Game 1 5-4, Take Nightcap 1-0
May 19, 2023

JUPITER, FL—The Daytona Tortugas were on each end of a pair of one-run games as they split a doubleheader with the Jupiter Hammerheads, dropping game one 5-4 and winning game two 1-0 on Friday night at Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium. Daytona (15-22) couldn’t ride four hits from Hector Rodriguez to

Three Homers Lead Hard-Hitting Tortugas to Fourth-Straight Win

May 13, 2023

DAYTONA BEACH—Hector Rodriguez, Cade Hunter, and Ariel Almonte all homered and Yan Contreras added three hits and three RBI as the Daytona Tortugas slugged their way past the St. Lucie Mets in front of a season-high 2,619 fans at Jackie Robinson Ballpark on Saturday night. Daytona (13-19) set season highs

Hunter's Homer, Balcazar's Big Night Lift Tortugas to Win

Tortugas rally for victory after letting lead slip away
April 26, 2023

DAYTONA BEACH—Leo Balcazar had three hits and three RBI and Cade Hunter swatted a tie-breaking home run in the eighth inning as the Daytona Tortugas weathered a rocky eighth inning to defeat the Fort Myers Mighty Mussels, 7-5 to even the series. Daytona (7-10) lost a big lead late for

McElvain Twirls Gem, But Bats Go Quiet in 2-0 Defeat

Tortugas blanked for first time this season in shutout loss
April 20, 2023

BRADENTON, FL—Chris McElvain struck out nine over 5.0 scoreless frames and the Daytona Tortugas held the Bradenton Marauders to just two hits, but the Tortuga offense was silenced as the Marauders took game three of the series 2-0 on Thursday night at LECOM Park. Bradenton (8-4) won their sixth straight,

Tortugas Cruise to 10-3 Victory

'Tugas secure series victory to start season
April 8, 2023

PORT ST. LUCIE, FL—Michel Triana drove in three runs, Chris McElvain threw 4.0 hitless innings, and the Daytona Tortugas took advantage of 12 St. Lucie free passes to pull away for a 10-3 victory on Saturday night at Clover Park. Daytona (2-0) drew double-digit walks for the second straight night