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Miscues, Missed Opportunities Haunt Tortugas in 4-2 Setback

Daytona strands 13, commits pair of costly errors in first loss of series
July 10, 2025

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla—Alfredo Duno stroked three hits, but the Daytona Tortugas lost an early two-run advantage as the Jupiter Hammerheads took Thursday’s contest 4-2 at Jackie Robinson Ballpark. Jupiter (8-9, 38-45) took advantage of two critical errors to flip the momentum as Daytona (10-7, 39-44) stranded 13 runners and went

McCrystal Drives in Three As Tortugas Hang on to Even Series

Daytona nearly squanders six-run edge, but strands tying run at third to end game
July 2, 2025

PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla—Ryan McCrystal had two hits and three RBIs, while Alfredo Duno added two hits and two RBI as the Daytona Tortugas built a 6-0 lead, then hung on defeat the St. Lucie Mets 7-6 on Wednesday night at Clover Park. Daytona (7-4, 36-41) stroked 11 hits to

‘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

Alfredo Duno Selected to 2025 All-Star Futures Game

Top-100 catching prospect will suit up for prospect showcase in Atlanta
June 30, 2025

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla—Daytona Tortugas catcher Alfredo Duno has been named to the 2025 All-Star Futures Game, where he will be part of a star-studded collection of Major League Baseball's top prospects. Infielder Sal Stewart, a member of the 2023 Tortugas who currently plays at Double-A Chattanooga, will also represent the

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

Duno, Moon Drive in All Five as Tortugas Fall in Ninth

Pair of multi-RBI games can’t overcome strikeouts, ninth-inning homer
June 25, 2025

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla—Alfredo Duno crushed a bases-clearing double and Bernard Moon added a pair of RBI singles, but the Palm Beach Cardinals used a tiebreaking three-run homer in the ninth to defeat the Daytona Tortugas 8-5 on Wednesday night at Jackie Robinson Ballpark. Palm Beach (1-4, 33-37) struck out 17

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

Tortugas Can’t Spoil St. Lucie Playoff Hopes in Series Finale

St. Lucie clinches FSL East first half title on Sunday evening
June 15, 2025

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla—The Daytona Tortugas started off fast and made an eighth-inning push, but the St. Lucie Mets clinched the Florida State League East Division first half championship with a 7-5 win on Sunday evening at Jackie Robinson Ballpark. St. Lucie (34-28) locked up their first playoff berth since their

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

Five-Run Eighth Propels Comeback Win To Even Series

Tortugas erase three-run deficit before hanging on in ninth
June 4, 2025

LAKELAND, Fla—The Daytona Tortugas scored five runs in the eighth and withstood a rally in the bottom of the ninth inning to hold off the Lakeland Flying Tigers 6-5 on Wednesday night at Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium. Daytona (23-30) evened the series at a game apiece and snapped

Murray, Tortugas Start Strong, But Lakeland Walks Off Opener

Right-hander turns in longest start of season, but bats go silent after first
June 3, 2025

LAKELAND, Fla—Zach Murray turned in 5.1 innings in the longest outing by a Tortuga this season, while the Daytona Tortugas scored three runs in the first, but the Lakeland Flying Tigers put the clamps down and came back to walk it off, 4-3 on Tuesday night at Public Field at

Alfredo Duno Named Florida State League Player of the Week

Big week capped off by two-homer night helps secure award
June 2, 2025

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla—Daytona Tortugas catcher Alfredo Duno has earned Florida State League Player of the Week honors for May 26-June 1 after a big week at the plate against the Jupiter Hammerheads. The 19-year-old Venezuelan earns the honors on the heels of a week where he slashed .450/.607/.850, going 9-for-20

Duno Homers Twice, ‘Tugas Plate Eight in Sixth in Sunday Win

Tortuga catcher hits two of Daytona three homers in 12-run outburst
June 1, 2025

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

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

Tortugas Race Out to Early Lead, Hang on For 6-5 Triumph

Huggins shines, Duno doubles in two to build early lead that’s just enough
May 17, 2025

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla—Kenya Huggins threw 4.0 shutout innings, Alfredo Duno blasted a two-run double and the Daytona Tortugas held on to just enough of an early six-run lead to defeat the St. Lucie Mets 6-5 on Saturday night at Jackie Robinson Ballpark. Daytona (17-21) snapped a three-game skid as St.

McCrystal Drives in Two in Lopsided Loss

Copa curse continues as Rumberos stay winless all-time
May 16, 2025

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla—Ryan McCrystal swatted two extra-base hits and drove in two runs, but the St. Lucie Mets scored eight runs in the first four innings and ruined the 2025 debut of the Rumberos de Daytona with an 11-5 Mets win on Friday night at Jackie Robinson Ballpark. St. Lucie

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

Duno’s Walk-Off Homer Lifts Tortugas to Series-Ending Win

Tortugas catcher strokes two extra-base hits, scores both runs in tight win
May 11, 2025

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla—Alfredo Duno crushed a walk-off home run with two outs in the ninth inning and trio of pitchers allowed only three hits as the Daytona Tortugas snuck past the Tampa Tarpons 2-1 on Sunday evening at Jackie Robinson Ballpark. Daytona (15-18) earned a series split with Tampa (14-19)

Tortugas Swept in Rainy Thursday Doubleheader

Daytona on wrong end of twinbill sweep for first time since ‘22
May 8, 2025

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla—The Tampa Tarpons led nearly the entire way in both games as they downed the Daytona Tortugas 13-2 and 6-3 in a Thursday night doubleheader at Jackie Robinson Ballpark. Tampa (13-17) pounded out 21 hits over the two contests, as Daytona (13-17) was swept in a doubleheader for

Tortugas Tamed on Wednesday Night

Daytona held to just three hits as Lakeland evens series
April 30, 2025

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla—Wednesday’s contest was a pitcher’s duel much of the way, but the Lakeland Flying Tigers pulled away in the eighth to defeat the Daytona Tortugas 5-1 on Wednesday night at Jackie Robinson Ballpark. Lakeland (11-12) led the entire way after taking the lead in the second as Daytona

Duno Homers in Friday Night Defeat

Catcher’s impressive shot only Tortuga score in lopsided loss
April 25, 2025

PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla—Alfredo Duno crushed his third home run of the season, but the St. Lucie Mets pounded out 11 runs on 15 hits to soundly defeat the Daytona Tortugas 11-2 on Friday night at Clover Park. St. Lucie (11-8) has now won three of the first four games

Duno, Omana Homer, But Two-Out Avalanche Downs Daytona

Nine two-out runs torture Tortugas as Jupiter wins series finale
April 20, 2025

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla—Alfredo Duno and Diego Omana homered, while Esmith Pineda added two hits and two RBI, but the Jupiter Hammerheads scored five runs in the first and didn’t look back as they defeated the Daytona Tortugas 11-7 on Easter Sunday at Jackie Robinson Ballpark. Jupiter (7-8) salvaged the final

Tortugas Break Open Tight Game in Sixth, Win Fourth in a Row

Clutch rally, strong pitching leads Daytona to series win
April 18, 2025

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla—Daytona broke a 1-1 tie in the fifth and pulled away with three more in the sixth as the Daytona Tortugas won their fourth game in a row with a 5-1 win over the Jupiter Hammerheads on Friday night at Jackie Robinson Ballpark. Daytona (8-5) improved to 6-1