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Seven-run eighth sends Daytona to 10-6 win over Dunedin

Hendrick and Minier bookend frame with two-run homers, as Tortugas win third-straight
May 19, 2022

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — RF Austin Hendrick and 2B Braylin Minier — neither of which started the game — each slammed two-run home runs as a part of Daytona's seven-run eighth inning. The Tortugas rode the offensive explosion to their third-straight victory, besting the Dunedin Blue Jays, 10-6, in front

Daytona downed by Clearwater, 9-8, in 10 innings

Tortugas rally from four down in ninth, take lead in 10th, but suffer sixth walk-off loss
May 13, 2022

CLEARWATER, Fla. — Down to their final strike twice, Daytona rallied from four runs down to force extra innings in the ninth and took their first lead on a CF Austin Hendrick single in the 10th. However, the miraculous comeback would not have a happy ending. Clearwater picked up a

Lee lifts Threshers over Tortugas, 4-2

Daytona puts tying runs on in ninth, but cannot complete comeback
May 12, 2022

CLEARWATER, Fla. — Trailing the whole game, Daytona rallied to put the tying and go-ahead runs aboard in the ninth inning. However, the comeback effort fell short, as Clearwater SS Hao Yu Lee's two-RBI night was too much to overcome, in the Threshers' 4-2 win over the Tortugas on Thursday

Tortugas trample Threshers in series opener, 6-1

Ibarra records first career multi-home run game, while Steiger tallies career-high four hits in win
May 10, 2022

CLEARWATER, Fla. — The Tortugas did it all en route to a series-opening victory on Tuesday night. DH Ruben Ibarra registered his first career multi-home run game, SS Gus Steiger garnered a career-high four hits and reached base five times, while RHPs Reynardo Cruz, Julian Aguiar, and Owen Holt combined

Tortugas' rally falls one run short against Hammerheads, 7-6

Daytona nearly erases seven-run deficit in defeat
May 6, 2022

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Trailing 7-0 entering the bottom of the sixth, the Tortugas came storming back. Daytona tallied four in the sixth and two more in the ninth, but stranded the tying and winning runs in scoring position, as the Jupiter Hammerheads squeaked out a 7-6 win over the

Four arms combine on five-hitter, as Daytona devours Jupiter, 10-0

Hunter Parks, Luis Mey, Alex Johnson, and Brett Lockwood roll on hill, while offense ties season-high in runs
May 5, 2022

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — For the third-straight day, RF Austin Hendrick made a trip around the bases on a home run, while four Tortugas' pitchers marveled on the bump. RHPs Hunter Parks, Luis Mey, Alex Johnson, and Brett Lockwood combined on a five-hit shutout, as Daytona throttled the Jupiter Hammerheads,

Mets maul Tortugas in series finale, 9-2

Jay Allen II doubles twice, records second-straight multi-hit game in defeat
May 1, 2022

PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. — OF Jay Allen II continued his remarkable return to his home county on Sunday with a pair of doubles to finish the week-long set with a .333 clip (6-18). However, St. Lucie hung crooked numbers on the board in the third, fifth, and sixth innings,

Daytona rallies late to snatch 3-2 victory from St. Lucie

Gus Steiger's go-ahead, pinch-hit RBI single in ninth the difference, as 'Tugas snap slide
April 28, 2022

PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. — Despite trailing through the first five frames and being one-hit into the ninth inning, the Tortugas' confidence never wavered. Daytona tied it in the sixth and took the lead for good on Gus Steiger's pinch-hit RBI infield single in the top of the ninth, as

Daytona drives five-run fifth to 7-4 triumph over Bradenton

Gus Steiger registers fifth-straight multi-hit game, as Tortugas win for sixth time in seven games
April 24, 2022

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — SS Gus Steiger continued his recent tear by registering his fifth-straight multi-hit game on Sunday evening. The 23-year-old made several vital defense plays in the final few innings to keep Daytona in charge, as the Tortugas utilized a five-run fifth inning to topple the Bradenton Marauders,

Tortugas erase three-run deficit to earn series victory over Marauders

Steiger extends multi-hit streak to four, drives in two; Confidan homers, as Daytona wins 7-5
April 23, 2022

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — After being held to no runs and two hits through the first four innings, Daytona's offense broke out in a big way over their final four trips to the plate. The Tortugas scored at least one run in each of those frames and erased a three-run

'Tugas win streak halted at four in 4-1 defeat

Hendrick extends hit streak to eight; Steiger records third-straight multi-hit game in loss
April 22, 2022

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — CF Austin Hendrick extended his hit streak to eight games and SS Gus Steiger racked up his third-consecutive multi-hit contest, but Daytona was unable to stretch the win streak to five. Bradenton utilized a three-run second inning to capture their first game of the series, as

Tortugas ride Petty, Hendrick to fourth-straight victory, 4-2

Petty tosses four hitless frames, while Hendrick collects three knocks to drive Daytona back to victory lane
April 21, 2022

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — RHP Chase Petty collected the best start of his young professional career, hurling four shutout and hitless innings to start the night for Daytona. RF Austin Hendrick collected three more knocks and drove in a tally, as the duo helped the Tortugas collect their fourth-straight win

Five-run first helps Daytona blaze past Bradenton, 8-3

Allen II clubs second home run, Benschoter strikes out career-high nine, as Tortugas win third-straight
April 20, 2022

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — CF Jay Allen II clubbed a two-run home run to kick off a five-run bottom of the first inning, while RHP Sam Benschoter punched out a career-high nine hitters out of the bullpen, as the Daytona Tortugas demolished the Bradenton Marauders, 8-3, in front of 1,340

Cardinals clip Tortugas' comeback bid in extras, 4-3

Tanner Cooper strikes out career-high seven, Daytona forces extras in ninth, but Palm Beach wins on walk-off
April 13, 2022

JUPITER, Fla. — In his first appearance since June 20 of last year at Jackie Robinson Ballpark, RHP Tanner Cooper punched out a career-high seven in his return to the hill. The Tortugas would rally to tie the game with two out in the top of the ninth, but CF

Daytona dances past Palm Beach in extras, 3-2

Tortugas come from behind twice to snag victory in first road game of the season
April 12, 2022

JUPITER, Fla. — Trailing 1-0 entering the sixth and 2-1 going into the eighth, the Tortugas stormed back. SS Gus Steiger crossed the dish on a wild pitch in the top of the 10th and Daytona never looked back, toppling the Palm Beach Cardinals, 3-2, on Tuesday night at Roger

Mets, Dominguez down Tortugas, spoil Petty debut, 7-2

19-year-old right-hander strikes out three over 4.0 innings in Reds' organizational premiere
April 9, 2022

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla.— RHP Chase Petty was impressive in his Reds' organizational debut, striking out three batters over 4.0 innings for the Tortugas. However, LF Carlos Dominguez's five-RBI performance, including a grand slam, for St. Lucie spoiled the evening, as the Mets surged past Daytona, 7-2, in front of 1,681

Mets mash past Tortugas, 9-6, on Opening Night

Allen II, Jones, and Triana record multi-hit nights, as St. Lucie spoils season opener
April 8, 2022

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — CF Jay Allen II made a splash in his Tortugas' debut recording two hits, including a double, reaching base three times, and swiping a bag. However, it was St. Lucie's three-run seventh inning that decided the contest, as the Mets managed to snag a 9-6 victory

Tortugas outlast Cardinals in wild extra-inning affair to close out season

Daytona ties game in ninth, takes lead for good in 10th, ends campaign with dramatic victory
September 19, 2021

JUPITER, Fla. — After watching an early 4-0 lead disappear, the Tortugas refused to let the season end on a sour note. Daytona tied the game in the ninth and grabbed the advantage for good in the 10th, earning an 8-5 extra-inning victory over the Palm Beach Cardinals on Sunday

Marauders squeak past Tortugas in opener, 6-5

Daytona puts tying run on and send winning run to the plate in ninth, but Bradenton’s four-tally eighth the decider
July 13, 2021

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. - 1B Michel Triana snapped an 0-for-20 slide with a pair of hits and three RBI, but it was Bradenton’s four-run eighth inning that proved to be the difference-maker, as the Marauders eked out a 6-5 victory against the Daytona Tortugas before 1,587 fans at Jackie Robinson

Marrero's mash propels Daytona to extra-inning triumph, 6-4

Wendell’s solo home run in the ninth ties it; Ranser Amador and Gus Steiger deliver game-winning blows in 10th
July 11, 2021

JUPITER, Fla. - Down to their final out and staring a season-long-tying four-game losing streak in the face, the Tortugas refused to let that manifest. LF Wendell Marrero clobbered a game-tying home run in the ninth before Daytona put up three in the 10th to stun the Jupiter Hammerheads, 6-4,

Bonnin, Parker steal show as 'Tugas dominate in twinbill sweep

Bryce Bonnin strikes out 11 in opener, Jason Parker whiffs 10 in nightcap, as Daytona takes two from Jupiter
July 7, 2021

JUPITER, Fla. - RHP Bryce Bonnin and RHP Jason Parker were sublime on Wednesday night. Making his Tortugas debut, Bonnin struck out 11 over five perfect innings in the opener, while Parker tied a career-best with 10 strikeouts in the nightcap, as the Daytona Tortugas took game one, 9-1, and

'Tugas pitching makes history in thrilling comeback win

Daytona scores two in the eighth to rally, as pitching staff sets Low-A Southeast record for K’s in 9-inning game
July 2, 2021

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. - Despite an hour and eight-minute delay at the onset due to a power outage, the Tortugas brought the spark on the mound and at the plate on Thursday. CF Gus Steiger helped Daytona snatch the lead in the eighth, as the pitching staff set a Low-A

Seminati's blast bolts Daytona over Bradenton, 8-6

Lantigua, Astudillo, and Seminati all leave the yard, as Tortugas capture finale
June 13, 2021

BRADENTON, Fla. - On the verge of dropping a season-high fifth-straight game, Daytona refused to let that become reality. 1B Leo Seminati’s go-ahead, two-run home run in the top of the eighth was the difference, as the Tortugas rallied to clip the Marauders, 8-6, on Sunday afternoon at LECOM Park.

More heartbreak for Tortugas, as Marauders walk-off, 6-5

Eli Wilson game-winning single in the ninth spoils valiant effort from banged-up pitching staff
June 11, 2021

BRADENTON, Fla. - Two outs away from evening the series, heartbreak set in again for the Tortugas. SS Dariel López tied it on a swinging bunt single and C Eli Wilson won it with a grounder through the middle, as the Bradenton Marauders stunned Daytona, 6-5, on Friday night at

Bradenton bests Daytona in seesaw affair, 10-5

Reyny Reyes and Gus Steiger tally multi-hit performances, as Tortugas drop game three
June 10, 2021

BRADENTON, Fla. - 3B Reyny Reyes and SS Gus Steiger continued their lengthy hitting streaks on Thursday, but Daytona was unable to maintain an early 3-0 advantage, as the Bradenton Marauders topped the Tortugas in a back-and-forth contest, 10-5, at LECOM Park. The ‘Tugas (14-19) wasted no time in getting