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Ninth Inning Lead Slips Away in Series-Ending Defeat

Daytona has to settle for series split
May 28, 2023

DAYTONA—The Daytona Tortugas rallied in the eighth innings, but allowed three runs with two outs in the ninth inning to let Sunday evening’s contest in a 4-3 loss to the Lakeland Flying Tigers in the series finale at Jackie Robinson Ballpark. Lakeland (19-26) rallied to earn the series split, as

Rodriguez, Collier, Stewart Power Tortuga Bats to 9-5 Victory

Offense carries Daytona within one win of a series victory
May 27, 2023

DAYTONA BEACH—Hector Rodriguez homered and finished a triple shy of the cycle, Cam Collier homered as well, and Sal Stewart drove in three runs to lead the Daytona Tortugas to a 9-5 victory over the Lakeland Flying Tigers. Daytona (19-25) is now assured of at least a split of the

Tortugas Ride Relievers, Lakeland Miscues to 6-3 Victory

Daytona ties the series thanks to 5.1 scoreless relief frames, four unearned runs
May 26, 2023

DAYTONA BEACH—Easton Sikorski spun 3.1 scoreless frames in relief and the Daytona Tortugas took advantage of a pair of costly errors to earn a 6-3 victory over the Lakeland Flying Tigers and Mother Nature on a very windy Friday night at Jackie Robinson Ballpark. Daytona (18-24) rode a pair of

McElvain K's Nine, But Tortugas Edged in One-Run Loss

Three unearned runs cripple Tortugas in pitcher's duel
May 25, 2023

LAKELAND—Chris McElvain struck out nine batters and Kenya Huggins followed him with four scoreless frames, but three unearned runs undid the excellent pitching as the Daytona Tortugas fell to the Lakeland Flying Tigers 3-2 on Thursday night at Jackie Robinson Ballpark. Lakeland (18-24) earned their second win as they held

Tortugas Fall Behind Early, Can't Quite Recover as Lakeland Evens Series

Daytona will look to rebound Thursday night at The Jack
May 24, 2023

DAYTONA BEACH—The Lakeland Flying Tigers pulled ahead early and defeated the Daytona Tortugas 8-4 on Wednesday night at Jackie Robinson Ballpark. Lakeland (17-24) scored five runs in the first two innings to build a lead they wouldn’t relinguish, snapping Daytona’s (17-24) string of six straight wins at The Jack. In

Two Homers and Two Excellent Outings Lead Tortugas to Series-Opening Win

Daytona edges Lakeland 3-2 in series opener at The Jack
May 23, 2023

DAYTONA BEACH—Cam Collier and Carlos Jorge homered and Arij Fransen and Bryce Hubbart combined to stymie the opposing bats, providing just enough for a 3-2 victory for the Daytona Tortugas over the Lakeland Flying Tigers in the series opener at Jackie Robinson Ballpark in Tuesday night. Daytona (17-23) has now

Tortugas Let Lead Slip Away in Series Finale in Jupiter

Big days for Acosta, Collier, Cardona, undone by late Jupiter rally
May 21, 2023

JUPITER, FL—Ryan Cardona spun 4.0 scoreless frames, Victor Acosta stroked three hits, and Cam Collier added a two-run double, but the Jupiter Hammerheads rallied from three runs down to defeat the Daytona Tortugas 5-4 on Sunday afternoon at Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium. Jupiter (22-17) improved to a league-best 10-2 in

Pino's Homer, Stewart's Big Day Leads Tortugas Past Jupiter

Tortugas go for series split Sunday afternoon
May 20, 2023

JUPITER, FL—Yassel Pino launched his first home run of the season and Sal Stewart reached base four times, scored three times, and stole a pair of bases as the Daytona Tortugas defeated the Jupiter Hammerheads 9-4 on Saturday afternoon at Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium. Daytona (16-22) took advantage of nine

First Fan-Selected Bobblehead, Military Appreciation, MOAS Astronomy Night T-shirt Giveaway Highlight 'Tugas Fourth Homestand of the Season

The Nine Barrier Breaker Series, Bark in the Park Nights, Team Picture Giveaway also on schedule
May 20, 2023

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla.—The Daytona Tortugas return home at Jackie Robinson Ballpark for a packed fourth homestand of the 2023 season. On Tuesday, May 23rd, the Lakeland Flying Tigers, the Florida State League affiliate of the Detroit Tigers, will come to town. Among the highlights of the six game series is

Tortugas Split Pair of One-Run Contests vs. Jupiter

Tortugas Drop Game 1 5-4, Take Nightcap 1-0
May 19, 2023

JUPITER, FL—The Daytona Tortugas were on each end of a pair of one-run games as they split a doubleheader with the Jupiter Hammerheads, dropping game one 5-4 and winning game two 1-0 on Friday night at Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium. Daytona (15-22) couldn’t ride four hits from Hector Rodriguez to

Tortugas and Hammerheads Rained Out on Thursday

Postponement forces Friday evening twinbill
May 18, 2023

JUPITER, FL—Thursday’s game between the Daytona Tortugas and Jupiter Hammerheads at Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium was postponed due to inclement weather and will be made up as part of a Friday evening doubleheader. Friday’s first game will begin at 4:30 p.m. with the second game to follow approximately 30 minutes

Tortugas Rally Early, But Go Quiet in 5-2 Loss

Tortugas drop second straight to open trip
May 17, 2023

JUPITER, FL—The Daytona Tortugas strung together three third-inning doubles to take an early lead, but the bats went quiet and the Jupiter Hammerheads rallied for a 5-2 win on Wednesday night at Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium. Jupiter (20-15) held Daytona to just six hits on the night as Daytona (14-21)

Win Streak Snapped as Jupiter Wins Pitcher's Duel

May 16, 2023

JUPITER, FL—Tanner Cooper and Ryan Cardona combined to allow just six hits, but the Jupiter Hammerheads scored twice in the fourth inning and made it hold up as they defeated the Daytona Tortugas 2-1 on Tuesday night at Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium. Jupiter (19-15) improved to a league-best 8-1 in

Tortugas Rally in Eighth to Nab Fifth Straight Win

Daytona erases late deficit for fifth straight win
May 14, 2023

DAYTONA BEACH—The Daytona Tortugas scratched across two runs in the bottom of the eighth and held the St. Lucie Mets to just four hits as Daytona swiped the series finale 2-1 on Sunday evening at Jackie Robinson Ballpark. Daytona (14-19) tied their season high with their fifth consecutive win as

Three Homers Lead Hard-Hitting Tortugas to Fourth-Straight Win

May 13, 2023

DAYTONA BEACH—Hector Rodriguez, Cade Hunter, and Ariel Almonte all homered and Yan Contreras added three hits and three RBI as the Daytona Tortugas slugged their way past the St. Lucie Mets in front of a season-high 2,619 fans at Jackie Robinson Ballpark on Saturday night. Daytona (13-19) set season highs

Excellent All-Around Effort Leads Tortugas to 8-1 Rout

Tortugas score early, pull away late in convincing win
May 12, 2023

DAYTONA BEACH—Hector Rodriguez stroked four hits to pace a 12-hit attack and Kevin Abel and Johnathan Harmon kept the opposing offense under wraps as the Daytona Tortugas defeated the St. Lucie Mets 8-1 on Friday night at Jackie Robinson Ballpark. Daytona (12-19) earned their third straight win in complete fashion,

Big Nights at the Plate Leads Tortugas to 9-3 Victory

Deep offensive attack backs strong starting pitching
May 11, 2023

DAYTONA BEACH—Arij Fransen twirled 4.2 scoreless innings and Carlos Jorge and Victor Acosta led a 14-hit attack with three hits apiece as the Daytona Tortugas defeat the St. Lucie Mets 9-3 on Thursday night at Jackie Robinson Ballpark. Daytona (11-19) has now won back-to-back games for the first time in

Tortugas Turn Back Late Rally to Earn Win, Even Series

Cardona, Cooper pace Tortugas win despite ninth-inning push from St. Lucie
May 10, 2023

DAYTONA BEACH—Ryan Cardona threw 4.0 hitless innings to start the contest, his offense scored in four straight innings, and the Daytona Tortugas held off a ninth-inning rally from the St. Lucie Mets to even the series with a 4-3 win on Wednesday night at Jackie Robinson Ballpark. Daytona (10-19) held

Jorge's Homer, Pelio's Gem Not Quite Enough in 3-2 Defeat

Tortugas fall in series opener for fourth straight defeat
May 9, 2023

DAYTONA BEACH—Carlos Jorge homered and Mason Pelio turned in 5.0 strong innings on the mound, but the Daytona Tortugas were clipped 3-2 by the St. Lucie Mets in the series opener on Tuesday night at Jackie Robinson Ballpark. St. Lucie (8-20) earned their first victory against Daytona (9-19) this season

Defenders of the Diamond, First Responders Night, and Mother's Day Highlight Packed Homestand

Tortugas in town May 9-14 vs. St. Lucie
May 8, 2023

The Daytona Tortugas return home to Jackie Robinson Ballpark for a packed third homestand of the 2023 season. On Tuesday, May 9th, the St Lucie Mets, the Florida State League affiliate of the New York Mets, will come to town. Among the highlights of the six contests is Marvel’s Defenders

Tortugas Fall in Sunday Series Finale

Tortugas return home to face St. Lucie on Tuesday
May 7, 2023

JUPITER, FL—The Daytona Tortugas were held to just five hits and a late comeback came up short as the Palm Beach Cardinals finished off the series with a 6-2 win on Sunday afternoon at Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium. Palm Beach (16-11) finished the series with five wins in six games

Early Lead Evaporates as Tortugas Fall on Saturday Night

Middle-innings onslaught too much for Tortugas in 13-5 defeat
May 6, 2023

JUPITER, FL—Joseph Menefee threw 3.0 scoreless innings and Sal Stewart and Carlos Jorge both logged multi-hit nights, but the Daytona Tortugas let a 4-0 lead slip away as the Palm Beach Cardinals secured a series victory with a 13-5 win on Saturday night at Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium. Palm Beach

Tortugas Edged in 3-1 Pitchers' Duel

Daytona falls short in quickest FSL game of '23
May 5, 2023

JUPITER, FL—Carlos Jorge lined two hits, but the Daytona Tortugas were stymied for 8.0 innings by Palm Beach’s Hansel Rincon as they were held to just three hits in a 3-1 defeat against the Palm Beach Cardinals on Friday evening at Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium. Palm Beach (14-11) has now

Stewart, Contreras Pace Tortugas in First Shutout Win of '23

May 4, 2023

JUPITER, FL—Sal Stewart and Yan Contreras each had two hits and three RBI and three Daytona hurlers held Palm Beach to just four hits as the Daytona Tortugas blanked the Palm Beach Cardinals 8-0 on Thursday night at Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium. Daytona (9-15) snapped a six-game skid against Palm

Late Rally Comes up Short Despite Longball, Strong Relief Work

Rodriguez hits league-leading HR, but comeback bid falls short
May 3, 2023

JUPITER, FL—Hector Rodriguez hit his league-leading fifth home run, Mason Pelio delivered 4.0 scoreless innings, and Yerlin Confidan ripped three hits, but a comeback effort fell short as the Daytona Tortugas fell 5-3 to the Palm Beach Cardinals on Wednesday night at Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium. Palm Beach (13-10) defeated