Wild Wednesday Walk-off Evens Series
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla—Ricardo Cabrera tied the game on a ninth-inning hit and came around to score on the same bizarre play as the Daytona Tortugas pulled off a thrilling 5-4 comeback win over the St. Lucie Mets on Wednesday night at Jackie Robinson Ballpark. Daytona (9-8) earned their second walk-off
Cabrera Extends Hit Streak in Shutout Loss
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla.—Reigning Florida State League Player of the Week Ricardo Cabrera extended his hitting streak to a team-high eight games, but the Daytona Tortugas were held to just two hits in a 4-0 loss to the St. Lucie Mets on Tuesday night at Jackie Robinson Ballpark. St. Lucie (8-8)
Ricardo Cabrera Named Florida State League Player of the Week
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla—Daytona Tortugas infielder Ricardo Cabrera has been named the Florida State League Player of the Week for the week of April 16-21 after a huge series against the Bradenton Marauders. The 19-year-old native of Pariaguan, Venezuela shined during the most recent six-game stretch for Daytona, going 10-for-20 with
Tortugas Hit Three Homers, But Late Bradenton Rally Leads to 8-7 Loss
BRADENTON, Fla—Three home runs staked the Daytona Tortugas to a 5-1 lead, but the Bradenton Marauders scored twice in the ninth and three more times in the tenth to swipe a walk-off, 8-7 victory on Sunday afternoon at LECOM Park. Daytona (8-7) won four of six in the series, though
Big Hit, Big Throws Key Tortugas to Series-Clinching Win
BRADENTON, Fla—Connor Burns stroked a go-ahead two-run single in the eighth while throwing out two attempted base-stealers and Trey Faltine threw out two additional runners on the bases—including the tying run at the plate in the ninth—as the Daytona Tortugas secured a series victory with a 4-3 nailbiter over the
Duno’s Bat, Lorant’s Strikeouts Lead Tortugas to 4-1 Win
BRADENTON, Fla.—Nestor Lorant struck out ten batters out of the bullpen, Alfredo Duno notched three hits and two RBI, and the Daytona Tortugas came away with a 4-1 victory over the Bradenton Marauders on Friday night at LECOM Park. Daytona (7-6) has now won three of the first four games
Stadium Replica Giveaway, Rumberos de Daytona, and Healthcare Heores Night Highlight Second Homestand
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla.—The Daytona Tortugas return home with six games beginning Tuesday, April 23 against the St. Lucie Mets, the Florida State League Class-A affiliate of the New York Mets. Among the highlights of the six contests is Copa de la Diversion Night including Gary Yeomans Feel Good Friday spotlight
Five-Run 11th Carries Tortugas to Extra-Innings Triumph
BRADENTON, Fla—Yerlin Confidan threw out the winning run at the plate in the ninth, then keyed a five-run rally in the 11th as the Daytona Tortugas outlasted the Bradenton Marauders in an 8-4, 11-inning victory on Thursday night at LECOM Park. Daytona (6-6) shook off Wednesday’s 12-inning defeat to win
Cabrera Blasts Late Homer, but Bradenton Swipes 12-Inning Win
BRADENTON, Fla—Ricardo Cabrera blasted a go-ahead, two-run homer in the top of the 12th, but Javier Rivas crushed a two-out, three-run walk-off double to send the Bradenton Marauders to a 4-3 victory in 12 innings on Wednesday at LECOM Park. Bradenton (2-9) snapped a seven-game losing skid and overcame 16
Burns Slams Tortugas to Series-Opening Win
BRADENTON, Fla—Connor Burns broke open a scoreless game with a sixth-inning grand slam and three pitchers allowed just four hits as the Daytona Tortugas began their road trip with a 5-2 win over the Bradenton Marauders at LECOM Park. Daytona (5-5) nailed down the win by retiring the final 11
Legislation Introduced to Designate Jackie Robinson Ballpark a National Commemorative Site
On Jackie Robinson Day, Monday, April 15, legislation was introduced in both the United States House of Representative and United States Senate by Rep. Michael Waltz, who represents Daytona Beach and the surrounding communities, and Sen. Marco Rubio of Florida at large. The full release from Rep. Waltz's office: WASHINGTON,
Two Big Blasts Not Enough in 10-8, Ten-Inning Defeat
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla—Ariel Almonte and Ricardo Cabrera crushed three-run home runs, but the Daytona Tortugas committed five errors and surrendered a season-worst ten runs as the Palm Beach Cardinals claimed a 10-8 victory in ten innings on Sunday evening at Jackie Robinson Ballpark. Palm Beach (6-3) won the series with
Tortugas Bounce Back to Blank Birds, 2-0
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla—One night after being shutout, the Daytona Tortugas flipped the script on Saturday night, defeating the Palm Beach Cardinals 2-0 at Jackie Robinson Ballpark. Daytona (4-4) held Palm Beach (5-3) to just four hits in earning their second shutout victory of the season, overcoming a strong 6.0-inning start
Aguilera Excellent, but Tortugas Can’t Recover from Early Homer in 4-0 Defeat
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla.—Gabriel Aguilera spun 5.0 excellent innings in relief and Dominic Pitelli recorded his fifth straight multi-hit game, but a big blast in the fourth separated the Palm Beach Cardinals as they took a 4-0 victory over the Daytona Tortugas in front of 2,815 fans on Friday night at
Pitelli’s Walk-Off Homer Ends Wild 8-7 Victory
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla—Trey Faltine tied the game with a two-run ninth-inning home run and Dominic Pitelli’s second longball of the night won it three batters later as the Daytona Tortugas hit four home runs in the final four innings to outslug the Palm Beach Cardinals 8-7 on Wednesday night at
Franco Makes Triumphant Return as Tortugas Fall 5-3
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla—Righthander Jose Franco struck out seven batters over 4.0 solid innings in his return from Tommy John surgery, but the Palm Beach Cardinals broke a tie game open against the bullpen to claim a 5-3 victory over the Daytona Tortugas on Wednesday night at Jackie Robinson Ballpark. Palm
Martinez Shines in Relief, but Tortugas Quiet in 4-0 Defeat
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla—Tortugas reliever Juan Martinez dazzled on the mound, but an opening night crowd of 2,730 was kept quiet most of the night as the Daytona Tortugas were held to just three hits as they fell to the Palm Beach Cardinals 4-0 on Tuesday night at Jackie Robinson Ballpark.
Ascanio Homers, Pitching Shines in Shutout Win
PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla—Johnny Ascanio connected for his first home run of the season and three Daytona hurlers combined to blank the St. Lucie Mets 2-0 as the Daytona Tortugas claimed a series victory on Sunday afternoon at Clover Park. Daytona (2-1) did not walk a batter and allowed just
Pitelli’s Four Hits, Rock-Solid Relief Critical in First Win of ‘24
PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla—Dominic Pitelli stroked four hits—including three extra-base hits—and three relievers shut out St. Lucie over the final six innings as the Daytona Tortugas scored four times in the seventh to break open a tie game on their way to a 6-2 victory over the St. Lucie Mets
Big Week Planned as Tortugas Begin 2024 Home Schedule on Tuesday
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla.—The Daytona Tortugas are set to begin their 66-game home schedule with six games beginning Tuesday, April 9 against the Palm Beach Cardinals, the Florida State League Class-A affiliate of the St. Louis Cardinals. The six-games will be highlighted by a weeklong 2024 Magnet Schedule giveaway, a Kids
Burns Blasts Homer, but St. Lucie Rallies For Ten-Inning Win
PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla—Connor Burns crushed a three-run home run, but the St. Lucie Mets rallied to tie the game in the ninth before taking a 5-4 win in ten innings on a walk-off sacrifice fly from Colin Houck in the 2024 season opener. St. Lucie (1-0) turned the tables
Tortugas Unveil Preliminary 2024 Opening Day Roster
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla.—The Daytona Tortugas have released their preliminary Opening Day roster for the 2024 season. The Tortugas are set to open up their ninth season of the play this Friday, April 5. The roster is highlighted by five members of the Cincinnati Reds’ Top 30 prospects as selected by
Daytona Tortugas Announce 2024 Promotional Schedule
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla.—The Daytona Tortugas have released their promotional schedule for the 2024 regular season. Highlights include the return of Copa de la Diversion and Marvel’s Defenders of the Diamond, three fireworks nights, 20 giveaway nights, popular theme nights, and revamped nightly specials. The Tortugas will open up their 66-game
Tortugas Celebrate Nationals Girls and Women in Sports Day
DAYTONA BEACH, Fl.— The Daytona Tortugas are proud to partner with Minor League Baseball in support of National Girls and Women in Sports Day (NGWSD). NGWSD, which is powered by the Women's Sports Foundation, is an annual day of observance to acknowledge the accomplishments of female athletes, recognize the influence
Daytona Tortugas Announce 2024 Coaching Staff
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla.—In conjunction with the Cincinnati Reds, the Daytona Tortugas announced their coaching and support staff for the 2024 season on Friday afternoon. Manager Julio Morillo returns for his second season at the helm of the Tortugas and eighth year in the Cincinnati Reds organization. The 31-year-old native of