Tortugas Swept in Tuesday Twinbill in Jupiter
JUPITER, Fla—The Daytona Tortugas were held to just four runs over two games as the Jupiter Hammerheads won the resumption of a suspended game 6-1, then took the second contest as well, 6-3, on Tuesday night at Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium. Jupiter (15-22, 47-58) have now five straight, while Daytona
Lantigua Doubles Twice, Lorduy Locks Down in Series Finale
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla—Arnaldo Lantigua doubled twice and David Lorduy tied a career high in strikeouts in his longest outing of the year as the Daytona Tortugas defeated the Palm Beach Cardinals 4-2 on Thursday night at Jackie Robinson Ballpark. Daytona (16-15, 45-52) held Palm Beach (16-15, 48-48) to just two
Pineda’s Homer, Early Lead Can’t Hold Up in Ten-Inning Defeat
FORT MYERS, Fla—Esmith Pineda homered amidst a two-hit night, but the Fort Myers Mighty Mussels rallied from three runs down to tie the game in the eighth, then defeat the Daytona Tortugas 5-4 in ten innings on Saturday night at Lee Health Sports Complex. Fort Myers (11-12, 38-49) secured a
Ortiz’s Outstanding Outing, Valdez’s Three Hits Lead 7-6 Victory
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla—JP Ortiz fired 4.0 hitless innings and Malvin Valdez tallied three hits and two RBI as the Daytona Tortugas built an early 6-0 lead, then hung on to defeat the Jupiter Hammerheads 7-6 on Tuesday night at Jackie Robinson Ballpark. Daytona (9-6, 38-43) bounced back at the plate
Three Early Homers, Seven-Run Eight Lift Tortugas to Series Win
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla—Three solo homers and six hitless innings set the pace early and Sammy Stafura drove in three runs in a seven-run eighth as the Daytona Tortugas pulled away late to defeat the Palm Beach Cardinals 10-3 on Sunday evening at Jackie Robinson Ballpark. Daytona (6-3, 35-40) won their
Cardinals Clip Tortugas on Ninth-Inning Homer Once More
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla—Ryan McCrystal stroked two RBI hits, but the Palm Beach Cardinals broke a ninth-inning tie with a home run for the second night in a row, defeating the Daytona Tortugas 6-5 on Thursday night at Jackie Robinson Ballpark. Palm Beach (2-4, 34-37) belted eight extra-base hits including a
Moon’s Career Day, Record-Setting Eighth Fuels Sunday Rout
JUPITER, Fla—Bernard Moon had two doubles, a homer, and a steal of home amidst a four-hit, six-RBI day, and the Daytona Tortugas broke open a tie game with a franchise-record nine-run eighth inning to lead a 16-6 rout of the Jupiter Hammerheads on Sunday afternoon at Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium.
Portes, Schoenwetter Shine, Valdez Homers in Shutout Win
JUPITER, Fla—Cole Schoenwetter threw a career-best 5.0 shutout frames, Malvin Valdez crushed his first home run since 2023, and the Daytona Tortugas shut out the Jupiter Hammerheads on four hits, 3-0, on Wednesday night at Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium. Daytona (28-37) spun their fourth shutout victory of the season, as
Moon, McCrystal’s Big Nights Can’t Stop St. Lucie Onslaught
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla—Bernard Moon doubled three times and drove in four runs, while Ryan McCrystal added three RBI singles, but the St. Lucie Mets bludgeoned the Daytona Tortugas pitching staff for a 16-10 victory on Wednesday night at Jackie Robinson Ballpark. St. Lucie (32-26) scored 16 runs on 16 hits,
Stafura, Valdez Rip Three Hits Each in Ten-Inning Triumph
LAKELAND, Fla—Sammy Stafura and Malvin Valdez each tallied three hits as the Daytona Tortugas squandered an early four-run lead and a two-run lead in the ninth, but rallied back to defeat the Lakeland Flying Tigers 10-8 in ten innings on Friday night at Joker Marchant Stadium. Daytona (25-30) has now
Duno Homers Twice, ‘Tugas Plate Eight in Sixth in Sunday Win
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla—Alfredo Duno homered twice and drove in five runs, Peyton Holt added a homer, and the Daytona Tortugas used a record-tying eight-run sixth to defeat the Jupiter Hammerheads 12-7 on Sunday night at Jackie Robinson Ballpark. Daytona (22-29) took two of three over Jupiter (24-27) at The Jack
McCrystal’s Career Night Not Enough in 11-Inning Slugfest
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla—Ryan McCrystal had two doubles, a homer, and four RBI among a 4-for-6 night, but the Daytona Tortugas could not hang on to a three-run lead after an early 5-0 deficit as Jupiter outlasted Daytona 14-12 in 11 innings on Saturday night at Jackie Robinson Ballpark. Jupiter (24-26)
Unlikely Heroes Lead Way in Wild 15-10 Win
CLEARWATER, Fla—Luis Leones reached base six times, Carter Graham homered, five Tortugas drove in multiple runs, and infielder Luis Reyes was on the mound to close out a bizarre and unhinged 15-10 victory over the Clearwater Threshers on Friday night at BayCare Ballpark. Daytona (4-3) earned their second straight win
Final Out Elusive as Threshers Swipe 8-7 Win
CLEARWATER, Fla—Ryan McCrystal blasted his first career homer and Luke Holman twirled 4.0 scoreless innings in his professional debut, but the Daytona Tortugas, after being ahead by four runs with two outs and no one on in the ninth, never got the final out as the Clearwater Threshers rallied to
Duno’s Homer Leads Balanced Attack in Tortugas First Win of ‘25
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla—Alfredo Duno homered, doubled, and drove in three runs, while Iverson Espinoza added two hits and two RBI in his Tortugas debut as the Daytona Tortugas earned their first win of the season, 7-3 over the Bradenton Marauders in front of 2,561 fans at Jackie Robinson Ballpark. Daytona
Brutti’s Hitless Start, Cabrera’s Homer Lead Game Two Win in DH Split
JUPITER, Fla—A late rally fell short in the first game, but Ben Brutti spun 5.0 hitless innings and Ricardo Cabrera crushed a tie-breaking homer as the Daytona Tortugas bounced back from a 4-3 defeat in game one with a 3-1 victory in the second contest over the Palm Beach Cardinals.
New Faces Come Up Clutch in Comeback 2-1 Win
JUPITER, Fla—Ryan McCrystal swatted an RBI double in his first career two-hit game and Trent Hodgdon nailed down a gritty six-out save in his professional debut as the Daytona Tortugas pulled in front in the eighth inning to defeat the Jupiter Hammerheads 2-1 on Friday night at Roger Dean Chevrolet
Almonte’s Blast, Stovall’s Strong Debut Pace 7-1 Victory
JUPITER, Fla—Ariel Almonte crushed his 20th home run of the season while Peyton Stovall tripled and reached base three times in his professional debut as the Daytona Tortugas led wire-to-wire in a 7-1 victory over the Jupiter Hammerheads on Wednesday night. Daytona (26-21, 57-56) took advantage of five Jupiter (23-25,
Big Nights at the Plate, On the Mound Pace 12-1 Rout to Open Trip
JUPITER, Fla—Ricardo Cabrera, Yerlin Confidan, and Malvin Valdez all have multiple hits and RBIs, while Adrian Herrera spurned any chance of a comeback with 4.0 scoreless innings as the Daytona Tortugas routed the Jupiter Hammerheads 12-1 on Tuesday night at Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium. Daytona (25-21, 56-56) bounced back from
Sando Stellar, But Tortugas Early Lead Slips Away in Ten-Inning Defeat
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla—Nick Sando began the night with 4.0 hitless innings and the Daytona Tortugas struck for a pair of early runs, but the Dunedin Blue Jays tied the game in the seventh, then scored twice in the tenth to take the series opener 4-3 in ten innings on Tuesday
Almonte Homers, Drives in Two to Lead 5-2 Win
JUPITER, Fla—Ariel Almonte moved into third place in Tortugas history with his 17th home run of the season and drove in two runs to lead a 5-2 victory over the Jupiter Hammerheads on Saturday night at Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium. Daytona (15-11, 46-46) bounced back from three straight losses to
Stafura’s Slam, Reyes’ Big Night Lead 15-4 Rout
FT. MYERS, Fla—Sammy Stafura blasted a grand slam, Luis Reyes had three his and four RBI, and two others launched home runs as the Daytona Tortugas routed the Ft. Myers Mighty Mussels 15-4 on Thursday night at Hammond Stadium. Daytona (11-6, 42-41) pounded out 14 hits as they matched their
Almonte’s Homer, Lorant’s Gem Leads 10-3 Rout
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla—Ariel Almonte homered amidst a seven-run second and drove in four runs and Nestor Lorant spun 5.0 scoreless innings to finish off a 10-3 victory for the Daytona Tortugas over the Jupiter Hammerheads on Thursday night at Jackie Robinson Ballpark. Daytona (2-3, 33-38) rallied from three runs down
Osman Excellent in Relief as Tortugas Eliminated in First Half Race
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla--Malvin Valdez swatted two hits and drove in a run and Graham Osman spun a career-best 3.1 scoreless innings or relief, but the Daytona Tortugas were eliminated from first half playoff contention with a 7-2 loss to the Palm Beach Cardinals on Saturday night at Jackie Robinson Ballpark.
Pineda's Homer, Precision Pitching Pace 4-1 Win
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla--Esmith Pineda blasted a solo homer run to cap off another strong effort by the Daytona Tortugas pitching staff as they shut down the Palm Beach Cardinals 4-1 on Friday night at Jackie Robinson Ballpark. Daytona (30-31) won for the seventh time in eight games, in the process