Duno Named FSL MVP; Stafura and Sanchez Tabbed All-Stars
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla—Catcher Alfredo Duno was named Florida State League Most Valuable Player while infielders Carlos Sanchez and Sammy Stafura were also named to the postseason FSL All-Star team on Tuesday. Duno was also named catcher on the postseason All-Star team and was tabbed as the circuit's top MLB prospect.
Lewis’ Two RBI Hits Spark Tortugas to 6-2 Win
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla—Tyson Lewis stroked a pair of RBI hits, Alfredo Duno doubled twice, and the Daytona Tortugas shut down the Palm Beach Cardinals in a 6-2 victory on Tuesday night at Jackie Robinson Ballpark. Daytona (15-14, 44-51) overcame three errors and did not allow an earned run, holding Palm
Big Fifth Not Enough in Sunday Setback
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla—The Daytona Tortugas rallied for four runs in the fifth to take the lead, but the Palm Beach Cardinals were in control the rest of the way as the Tortugas fell 9-5 on Sunday evening at Jackie Robinson Ballpark. Palm Beach (15-13, 47-46) scored 29 runs over the
Alcantara’s Homer, Three RBI Not Enough in Saturday Slog
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla—Alfredo Alcantara homered, doubled, and drove in three, but Vince Carter’s number retirement ceremony wasn’t followed by a win, as the Daytona Tortugas fell 12-7 to the Palm Beach Cardinals in front of 2,778 fans on Saturday night at Jackie Robinson Ballpark. Palm Beach (14-13, 46-46) ripped 17
Trio of Tuga Twirlers Tame Mets in Three-Hitter
PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla—The Daytona Tortugas waited out a long pregame rain delay, then threw a wet blanket on the St. Lucie Mets offense, holding the Mets to just three hits, all singles, in a 6-1 victory on Tuesday night at Clover Park. Daytona (13-10, 42-47) earned their first win
Tortugas Swept Away by Second-Inning Avalanche
FORT MYERS, Fla—Sammy Stafura stroked a pair of doubles, but the Fort Myers Mighty Mussels scored eight runs in the bottom of the second inning and the Daytona Tortugas never recovered as Fort Myers secured a series sweep by cruising to a 9-3 win on Sunday afternoon at Lee Health
‘Tuga Bats Quieted in Series Opening Setback
PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla—The Daytona Tortugas couldn’t overcome a pair of St. Lucie Mets homers and were held to just three hits as St. Lucie claimed the series opener 4-2 on Tuesday night at Clover Park. St. Lucie (7-3, 41-34) stymied the Daytona (6-4, 35-41) offense, who after averaging nearly
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
Duno Drives in Three, Lorduy Sharp in Rain-Soaked Win
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla—Alfredo Duno racked up three hits and three RBI and David Lorduy shined out of the bullpen in his return from the injured list as the Daytona Tortugas defeated the Palm Beach Cardinals 9-5 on a rain-soaked Friday night at Jackie Robinson Ballpark. Daytona (4-3, 33-40) scored five
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.
Reyes’ Career Night Leads Offensive Explosion to Open Second Half
JUPITER, Fla—Luis Reyes homered amidst a four-hit, five-RBI night, Iverson Espinoza added a homer and three RBI, and the Daytona Tortugas pounded out 18 hits and bludgeoned the Jupiter Hammerheads 15-7 to open the second half on Friday night at Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium. Daytona (1-0, 30-37) had seven players
Stafura and Duno Homer as Tortugas Survive Late Rally in First Half Finale
JUPITER, Fla—Sammy Stafura and Alfredo Duno each homered amidst two-hit, two-RBI nights and the Daytona Tortugas held off a late charge by the Jupiter Hammerheads to win the final game of the first half, 6-4 on Thursday night at Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium. Daytona finishes the half at 29-37, while
Schoenwetter Shines, Early Lead Holds in Thursday Victory
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla—Cole Schoenwetter fired 4.0 scoreless innings and the Daytona Tortugas scored four runs in the first two innings in a wire-to-wire 6-4 victory over the St. Lucie Mets on Thursday night at Jackie Robinson Ballpark. Daytona (26-34) snapped a four-game skid as St. Lucie (32-27) left nine runners
St. Lucie Pulls Ahead in Ninth to Claim Series Opener
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla—Sammy Stafura tripled for a fourth game in a row, but the Daytona Tortugas managed just one more hit as the St. Lucie Mets broke a tie in the ninth inning to clip the Tortugas 2-1 on Tuesday night at Jackie Robinson Ballpark. St. Lucie (31-26) maintained their
Trio of Tiger Homers Torment Tortugas in Sunday Setback
LAKELAND, Fla—The Lakeland Flying Tigers hit three homers and held the Daytona Tortugas to just four hits as Daytona dropped their second in a row in the series finale at Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium on Sunday afternoon. Lakeland (33-23) outscored Daytona (25-32) 15-1 over the final two games
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 Drives in Three, Martinez Goes Six in 11-3 Rout
LAKELAND, Fla—Alfredo Duno reached base four times and drove in three runs, while Juan Martinez threw 6.0 shutout innings in relief as the Daytona Tortugas led wire-to-wire in an 11-3 rout of the Lakeland Flying Tigers on Thursday night at Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium. Daytona (24-30) won their
Duno Doubles Twice, McCrystal Homers, Bullpen Brilliant in 6-3 Win
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla—Ryan McCrystal homered, Alfredo Duno doubled twice, and the Daytona Tortugas bullpen turned in 7.0 scoreless innings to erase an early deficit in a 6-3 win over the Jupiter Hammerheads on Friday night at Jackie Robinson Ballpark. Daytona (21-28) stopped a three-game slide as they erased an early
Trio of Multi-Hit Efforts Can’t Stop Sweep
JUPITER, Fla—Three Tortugas posted multi-hit nights, but the Jupiter Hammerheads maximized their four hits to defeated the Daytona Tortugas 4-2 on Thursday evening at Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium. Jupiter (23-25) was out-hit 9-4, but Daytona (20-28) struggled to string together rallied as they suffered a three-game sweep in the first
Tortugas Trounced in Series Opener
JUPITER, Fla—The series opener went awry early as the Palm Beach Cardinals scored five runs in the second and six more in the fourth as they cruised past the Daytona Tortugas on Tuesday evening at Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium. Palm Beach (20-20) took advantage of ten walks and added ten
Stafura, Duno Tally Three Hits Each in 2-1 Loss
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla—Sammy Stafura and Alfredo Duno each tallied three-hit nights, but the St. Lucie Mets pulled ahead in the ninth to defeat the Daytona Tortugas 2-1 on Wednesday night at Jackie Robinson Ballpark. St. Lucie (18-17) snapped a five-game losing streak to even the series, overcoming Daytona’s (16-19) rally
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.
Pair of Early Homers Pace Series-Ending Win
DUNEDIN, Fla—Sammy Stafura and Esmith Pineda both homered in a four-run first inning and the Daytona Tortugas led wire-to-wire in a 6-2 win over the Dunedin Blue Jays in the series on Sunday afternoon at TD Ballpark. Daytona (12-15) pounded out a dozen hits and struck out 13 opposing hitters