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Duno Named FSL MVP; Stafura and Sanchez Tabbed All-Stars

Daytona lands three on postseason All-Star team
September 16, 2025

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

Three-run fifth breaks tie as Daytona evens series
July 29, 2025

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 roars in front with big fifth frame, but offense stagnant otherwise
July 27, 2025

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

Tortugas retire Vince Carter’s number, then fall in four-hour marathon
July 26, 2025

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

Daytona snaps three-game skid in outstanding mound effort
July 22, 2025

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 

Daytona suffers sweep in first leg of road trip
July 20, 2025

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

Daytona held to just three hits in first game of series in St. Lucie
July 1, 2025

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 also takes no-hitter into seventh in third straight win
June 29, 2025

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

Tortugas jump ahead early, rally late, after extended pregame delay
June 27, 2025

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 on the wrong end of second-straight final inning blast
June 26, 2025

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

Tortugas break tie with nine-run eighth to win earn first road series win of ‘25
June 22, 2025

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

Reyes and Espinoza go deep to lead 15-run, 18-hit attack
June 20, 2025

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

Daytona closes first half of season with wire-to-wire victory
June 19, 2025

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 leads start to finish in snapping a four-game skid
June 12, 2025

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 held to just two hits in third straight defeat
June 10, 2025

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

Daytona suffers second straight loss as they split trip to Lakeland
June 8, 2025

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

Tortugas lose lead with two outs in ninth, but bounce back to win third straight
June 6, 2025

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

Tortugas bang out 14 hits to support Martinez’s magnificent relief effort
June 5, 2025

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

Tortugas erase early three-run deficit to win series opener
May 30, 2025

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

Daytona outhits Jupiter, but can’t string together to stop slide
May 29, 2025

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 

A dozen runs way too much to overcome in 2025 Roger Dean debut
May 20, 2025

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

St. Lucie goes ahead with two outs in ninth to even series
May 14, 2025

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

Tortugas squander early six-run lead, but rally late to take opener
May 13, 2025

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

Tortugas break tie with five-run seventh right before rain curtails contest
May 9, 2025

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

Stafura, Pineda go deep in opening frame as Tortugas salvage finale
May 4, 2025

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