Pineda’s Slam, Moon’s Big Night Key Back-and-Forth Victory
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla—Esmith Pineda crushed a first-inning grand slam amidst a five-RBI night, Bernard Moon had three hits and two RBI, and the Daytona Tortugas scored twice in the eighth to break a tie after losing a six-run lead, outlasting the St. Lucie Mets 11-9 on Tuesday night at Jackie
Stafura’s Homer, Sando’s Strikeouts, Beat Rain, Tarpons
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla—Sammy Stafura homered and drove in three, Nick Sando struck out nine in relief, and the Daytona Tortugas broke a tie with a five-run seventh right before a thunderstorm cut short Friday night’s contest, which ended with a 7-2 victory over the Tampa Tarpons at Jackie Robinson Ballpark.
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
Reyes’ Double, Dominant ‘Pen Lead 3-2 Win
CLEARWATER, Fla.—Luis Reyes roped a key two-run double and Trent Hodgdon earned his first career win with 3.0 scoreless innings as three Daytona Tortugas pitchers held the Clearwater Threshers to just four hits to earn a 3-2 win on Thursday night at BayCare Ballpark. Daytona (3-3) only recorded five hits
Reyes Homers, Moss Drives in Three as Tortugas Win Third Straight
TAMPA, Fla—Luis Reyes homered and drove in two, Jack Moss added two hits and three RBI, and Drew Pestka ended the night with 3.0 perfect innings as the Daytona Tortugas pulled away from the Tampa Tarpons 6-1 on Thursday night at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Daytona (20-16, 51-51) has started
Sanchez’s Three RBI Lead 8-5 Victory to Even Series
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla—Carlos Sanchez stroked two two-out singles and drove in three runs as the Daytona Tortugas scored eight runs in the first six inning and held off a late rally by the Dunedin Blue Jays to even the series with an 8-5 victory. Daytona (17-14, 48-49) pounded out 11
Tortugas Tripped Up in 11-Inning Duel
JUPITER, Fla—The Daytona Tortugas rallied to tie the game in the eighth, then took the lead in the 11th, but the Jupiter Hammerheads scored twice in the bottom of the 11th to claim a 4-3 victory on Friday night at Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium. Jupiter (14-12, 51-43) earned their third
Ascanio’s Double Breaks Stalemate as Tortugas Win 2-0 Duel
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla—Johnny Ascanio stroked a late two-run double and Graham Osman spun 4.0 scoreless innings in relief to spearhead a four-hit shutout as the Daytona Tortugas defeated the Palm Beach Cardinals 2-0 on Sunday evening at Jackie Robinson Ballpark. Daytona (13-8, 44-43) split the truncated two-game set with Palm
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
Tortugas Score Early, Hang On Late in Shutout Win
PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla—Four pitchers combined on a five-hit shutout as the Daytona Tortugas scored three early runs—all with two outs—and kept the St. Lucie Mets at bay in a 3-0 win on Friday night at Clover Park. Daytona (7-6, 38-41) earned their eighth shutout win of the season, second