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Tortugas Start Fast, but Ft. Myers Claims Series-Opening Win

August 22, 2023

FT. MYERS, FL—The Daytona Tortugas jumped out to a first-inning lead, but the Ft. Myers Mighty Mussels quickly overtook Daytona and cruised to a 7-1 victory in the series opener Tuesday night at Hammond Stadium. Ft. Myers (22-27, 57-58) earned their fourth consecutive win with three multi-run innings while also

Tortugas Rally Late in Game One, Blanked in Game Two of Twinbill Split

Daytona sees five-game win streak end in game two shutout loss
August 11, 2023

WEST PALM BEACH, FL—Cam Collier hit a tie-breaking two-run homer to lead the Daytona Tortugas to a 3-1 win in the first game of a doubleheader, with the Jupiter Hammerheads taking game two 3-0 to secure a split decision on Friday evening at the Ballpark of the Palm Beaches. Daytona

Complete Efforts Lead Tortugas to Doubleheader Sweep of Hammerheads

Daytona runs win streak to four with second twinbill sweep of season
August 9, 2023

WEST PALM BEACH, FL—The Daytona Tortugas shut down the Jupiter Hammerheads in a doubleheader sweep, winning 7-1 and 5-0 to start the series off in style on Wednesday evening at the Ballpark of the Palm Beaches. Daytona (17-19, 46-55) earned their second doubleheader sweep of the season and ran their

Tortugas Walk Off in Ten to Take Series

Big homer, big outs, patience at the plate pay off in win
August 6, 2023

DAYTONA BEACH—Yerlin Confidan blasted his second homer in as many nights, Joseph Menefee fired 3.0 clutch scoreless innings late, and the Daytona Tortugas walked off the St. Lucie Mets 5-4 in ten innings in the series finale Sunday night at Jackie Robinson Ballpark. Daytona (15-19, 44-55) earned their first series

Acosta Homers in 8-2 Loss Friday Night

August 4, 2023

DAYTONA BEACH—Victor Acosta homered, but the Daytona Tortugas were held to just four hits in an 8-2 loss to the St. Lucie Mets Friday night at Jackie Robinson Ballpark. St. Lucie (11-23, 35-64) evened the series with the victory, as Daytona (13-19, 42-55) was 0-for-9 in the loss and was

Jorge, Almonte Go Deep, But 'Tugas Can't Hold Four-Run Lead

Bullpen letdown undoes strong start from Fransen, seventh-inning rally
July 25, 2023

LAKELAND, FL—Carlos Jorge and Ariel Almonte homered, while Jorge and Victor Acosta each drove in three runs, but the Daytona Tortugas let a four-run lead slip away as the Lakeland Flying Tigers slugged their way to a 9-8 victory on Tuesday night at Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium. Lakeland

Tortugas Shut Out Cardinals to Begin Twinbill; Second Game Suspended

Daytona spins shutout in game one; second game washed out, will resume Sunday
July 15, 2023

DAYTONA BEACH—Mason Pelio spun 5.0 scoreless innings on his 23rd birthday to lead the Daytona Tortugas to a 5-0 win over the Palm Beach Cardinals in game one of a doubleheader before the second contest was suspended in the middle of the second inning. Daytona (9-7, 38-43) and Palm Beach

Eighth-Inning Blast Breaks Tie as Tortugas Fall in Series Finale

Bradenton takes five of six going into All-Star break
July 9, 2023

DAYTONA BEACH—The Bradenton Marauders pulled ahead on an eighth-inning home run and the Daytona Tortugas dropped the final game of the series 4-2 on Sunday evening at Jackie Robinson Ballpark. Bradenton (10-5, 45-35) ends the season series by going 10-2 against Daytona (8-7, 36-43), as the Marauders won five of

Tortugas Break Scoreless Tie With Six-Run Tenth, Win 6-1

Daytona secures third straight series victory with ten-inning triumph
July 2, 2023

TAMPA, FL—The Daytona Tortugas broke a scoreless tie with a six-run tenth inning to defeat the Tampa Tarpons 6-1 on Sunday afternoon at George M. Steinbrenner Field, securing their third straight series victory in the process. Daytona (7-1, 36-37) has now won four of five games in the series after

Tortugas Outlast Rain, Redbirds as Stewart Homer is Deciding Blow in 6-5 Win

June 24, 2023

DAYTONA BEACH, FL—Sal Stewart homered for the second straight night as the Daytona Tortugas jumped out to a pair of four-run leads and hung on to defeat the Palm Beach Cardinals 6-5 on a rain-soaked Saturday night at Jackie Robinson Ballpark. Daytona (2-0, 31-36) secured a series victory over Palm

Tortugas Ride Hot Bats, Big Seventh Frame to 10-3 Victory

Hunter's homer, Hector's three hits pace 12-hit attack
June 20, 2023

DAYTONA BEACH—Cade Hunter homered, Hector Rodriguez ripped three more hits, and the Daytona Tortugas blew open a close game with a five-run seventh to earn their fourth win in a row, 10-3 over the Palm Beach Cardinals on Tuesday night at Jackie Robinson Ballpark. Daytona (29-35) reached double-digit runs for

Jorge's Double Walks it Off For Daytona, 5-4 in 10

Tortugas take series opener thanks to third extra-long victory of the season
June 13, 2023

DAYTONA BEACH—The Daytona Tortugas squandered a two-run lead in the ninth, but Carlos Jorge saved the day with a walk-off RBI double in the bottom of the tenth to lift the Tortugas to a 5-4 victory in extras over the Jupiter Hammerheads on Tuesday night at Jackie Robinson Ballpark. Daytona

Pino, Acosta Homer, but Tortugas Turned Back Late in 7-6 Defeat

Daytona pounds out 13 hits, but can't overcome late deficit
May 31, 2023

JUPITER, FL—Yassel Pino and Victor Acosta homered while Pino and Cade Hunter each stroked three hits, but the Daytona Tortugas were turned back by the Palm Beach Cardinals 7-6 on Wednesday night at Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium. Palm Beach (28-19) won a one-run game for the second straight night to

Ninth Inning Again Haunts Tortugas in Walk-off Defeat

Daytona tripped at the finish line for second straight game
May 30, 2023

JUPITER, FL—Victor Acosta stroked three hits and Kevin Abel spun 4.1 hitless innings in relief, but the Palm Beach Cardinals scored twice in the bottom of the ninth to walk off the Daytona Tortugas 6-5 on Tuesday evening at Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium. Palm Beach (27-19) defeated the Tortugas for

Tortugas Let Lead Slip Away in Series Finale in Jupiter

Big days for Acosta, Collier, Cardona, undone by late Jupiter rally
May 21, 2023

JUPITER, FL—Ryan Cardona spun 4.0 scoreless frames, Victor Acosta stroked three hits, and Cam Collier added a two-run double, but the Jupiter Hammerheads rallied from three runs down to defeat the Daytona Tortugas 5-4 on Sunday afternoon at Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium. Jupiter (22-17) improved to a league-best 10-2 in

Big Nights at the Plate Leads Tortugas to 9-3 Victory

Deep offensive attack backs strong starting pitching
May 11, 2023

DAYTONA BEACH—Arij Fransen twirled 4.2 scoreless innings and Carlos Jorge and Victor Acosta led a 14-hit attack with three hits apiece as the Daytona Tortugas defeat the St. Lucie Mets 9-3 on Thursday night at Jackie Robinson Ballpark. Daytona (11-19) has now won back-to-back games for the first time in

Tortugas Turn Back Late Rally to Earn Win, Even Series

Cardona, Cooper pace Tortugas win despite ninth-inning push from St. Lucie
May 10, 2023

DAYTONA BEACH—Ryan Cardona threw 4.0 hitless innings to start the contest, his offense scored in four straight innings, and the Daytona Tortugas held off a ninth-inning rally from the St. Lucie Mets to even the series with a 4-3 win on Wednesday night at Jackie Robinson Ballpark. Daytona (10-19) held

Jorge's Homer, Pelio's Gem Not Quite Enough in 3-2 Defeat

Tortugas fall in series opener for fourth straight defeat
May 9, 2023

DAYTONA BEACH—Carlos Jorge homered and Mason Pelio turned in 5.0 strong innings on the mound, but the Daytona Tortugas were clipped 3-2 by the St. Lucie Mets in the series opener on Tuesday night at Jackie Robinson Ballpark. St. Lucie (8-20) earned their first victory against Daytona (9-19) this season

Longballs, Clutch Hits Help 'Tugas Erase Five-Run Deficit to Move to 5-0

Clutch hits, strong relief work key in comeback victory
April 12, 2023

DAYTONA BEACH—Hector Rodriguez and Wendell Marrero homered and Ariel Almonte drove in three runs to spearhead a comeback effort as the Daytona Tortugas rallied from five runs down to swipe a 9-6 win over the Palm Beach Cardinals on Wednesday night at Jackie Robinson Ballpark. Daytona (5-0) won their eighth

Rodriguez, Valdez's Longballs Lead Strong All-Around Victory

Big bats, stingy pitching guide win in home opener
April 11, 2023

DAYTONA BEACH, FL—Hector Rodriguez and Malvin Valdez homered, Ariel Almonte drove in three runs, and Sal Stewart stroked three hits as the Daytona Tortugas opened up their home slate with a 9-2 rout over the Palm Beach Cardinals. Daytona (4-0) continues their best start since 2011 as they held Palm

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