Two-out Tallies Take Tortugas Past Fire Frogs, 5-4
Photo Credit: Alan GreenDAYTONA BEACH, FL: The Daytona Tortugas scored three runs with two outs in innings and used a three-run fifth to hold off the Florida Fire Frogs, 5-4, and ensure a series victory at Radiology Associates Field at Jackie Robinson Ballpark on Wednesday.
Photo Credit: Alan Green
DAYTONA BEACH, FL: The Daytona Tortugas scored three runs with two outs in innings and used a three-run fifth to hold off the Florida Fire Frogs, 5-4, and ensure a series victory at Radiology Associates Field at Jackie Robinson Ballpark on Wednesday.
The Tortugas grabbed two early two-out runs against LHP
Pfeifer (1-4) yielded eight hits and five earned runs with two walks and two strikeouts in five innings of work while being saddled with the loss.
Florida was resilient all day long, turning to
Sceroler didn't factor in the decision, surrendering two runs and three hits with five punchouts over four stanzas.
A three-run fifth ultimately was just a little too much for the Fire Frogs to overcome. After a leadoff walk to
Florida didn't go away quietly, putting up two runs in the seventh against RHP
Delgado notched his team-leading 23rd multiple-knock contest, going 2-5 with an RBI. Langhorne was 1-2 and reached three times.
The Fire Frogs bullpen was electric, blanking Daytona over three innings. RHP
Sugilio, Fairchild, and Kolozsvary all had two hits each for the Tortugas.
NEXT UP: The Fire Frogs will play their first home series of the second half against the St. Lucie Mets beginning on Thursday evening at 6 p.m. at Osceola County Stadium. Fans can buy a slushie or canned beer and get an additional one for free. Starters for both teams are yet to be determined.
As part of the home stand, the Fire Frogs have a gnome giveaway scheduled on $2 ticket Friday evening. Abbey Road Tribute night occurs on Saturday with Beatles cover band Liverpool Live performing pregame and postgame. Get all the info and purchase tickets here: https://www.milb.com/florida/tickets/promotions
About the Florida Fire Frogs
The Florida Fire Frogs are the Advanced-A affiliate of the Atlanta Braves and compete in the Florida State League. The Fire Frogs play their home games at Osceola County Stadium, located at Osceola Heritage Park in Kissimmee, Fla. For more information, please visit www.FloridaFireFrogs.com, and follow the team on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat and YouTube.