Tortugas Twirl Two-Hitter to Punch Ticket to FSL Championship
PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla—Alfredo Alcantara homered and four pitchers combined on a two-hit shutout as the Daytona Tortugas shut out the St. Lucie Mets 2-0 to win the deciding Game 3 of the Florida State League East Division Series and advance to the FSL Championship Series. Daytona (2-1) did not
Arms Lead Tortugas to Twinbill Sweep, Edge of Playoffs
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla—The Daytona Tortugas moved one win away from the playoffs with a doubleheader sweep of the Clearwater Threshers, winning 4-2 and 1-0 in Sunday afternoon at Jackie Robinson Ballpark. Daytona (33-26, 62-63) won five of six games against Clearwater (30-27, 66-57), leaving the Tortugas needing to win one
Torres Homers, Duno Doubles Twice in Series-Opening Win
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla—Rafhlmil Torres blasted his first home run in Daytona and Alfredo Duno followed up an award-winning week for two doubles and two RBIs as the Daytona Tortugas scored five runs in the first inning and held off the Clearwater Threshers 7-4 on Tuesday night at Jackie Robinson Ballpark.
Neville Chases Cycle, Duno Drives Homers in 8-4 Win
BRADENTON, Fla—Alfredo Duno homered, Mason Neville came painstakingly close to hitting for the cycle, and Beau Blanchard’s gem led 8.1 scoreless innings from the Daytona Tortugas bullpen in an 8-4 victory over the Bradenton Marauders on Wednesday night at LECOM Park. Daytona (27-23, 56-60) bounced back after losing their eight-game
Lewis’ Two RBI Hits Spark Tortugas to 6-2 Win
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
Newcomers Shine as Trio of Homers Lift Tugas to 12-8 Win
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla—Tyson Lewis and Arnaldo Lantigua homered in their Tortugas debuts and Kyle Henley added his first homer of the season as the Daytona Tortugas outslugged the Palm Beach Cardinals 12-8 in front of 2,756 on Friday night at Jackie Robinson Ballpark. Daytona (14-12, 43-49) spread out 15 hits,
Ortiz’s Outstanding Outing, Valdez’s Three Hits Lead 7-6 Victory
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla—JP Ortiz fired 4.0 hitless innings and Malvin Valdez tallied three hits and two RBI as the Daytona Tortugas built an early 6-0 lead, then hung on to defeat the Jupiter Hammerheads 7-6 on Tuesday night at Jackie Robinson Ballpark. Daytona (9-6, 38-43) bounced back at the plate
Tremendous Trio Twirl Three-Hitter in 2-0 Triumph
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla—Ryan McCrystal stroked three hits and drove in both runs as three pitchers spun a three-hit shutout in a 2-0 victory for the Daytona Tortugas over the St. Lucie Mets on Saturday night at Jackie Robinson Ballpark. Daytona (8-5, 37-42) turned in their fifth shutout victory of the
‘Tuga Bats Quieted in Series Opening Setback
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
Reyes Homers, Schoenwetter Strikes Out Eight in 4-2 Win
JUPITER, Fla—Luis Reyes capped off a four-run fourth with his first homer of the season and Cole Schoenwetter punched out a career-high eight batters as the Daytona Tortugas won their third in a row, 4-2 over the Palm Beach Cardinals in the series finale at Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium. Daytona
Graham Homers, Henley Ties It, But Palm Beach Walks Off
JUPITER, Fla—Carter Graham doubled and homered and Kyle Henley stroked three hits including the game-tying knock in a two-run ninth, but the Palm Beach Cardinals walked off the Daytona Tortugas 5-4 on Wednesday night at Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium. Palm Beach (21-20) has now won the first two games of
Pineda’s Slam, Moon’s Big Night Key Back-and-Forth Victory
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, Three-Run Sixth Lead Way in 5-4 Win
PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla—Sammy Stafura cracked his first home run of the season, Daytona took the lead for good with a three-run sixth, and the Tortugas survived a three-run ninth to defeat the St. Lucie Mets 5-4 on Thursday night at Clover Park. Daytona (9-9) moved back to .500 on
Sanchez’s Slam, Leones’ Line Shot Leads Blowout Win
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla—Carlos Sanchez crushed a grand slam and drove in six, Luis Leones added a three-run home run, and the Daytona Tortugas pounced on the Jupiter Hammerheads 17-6 in the series opener Tuesday night at Jackie Robinson Ballpark. Daytona (5-5) drew 14 walks and held Jupiter (5-5) to just
Reyes’ Double, Dominant ‘Pen Lead 3-2 Win
CLEARWATER, Fla.—Luis Reyes roped a key two-run double and Trent Hodgdon earned his first career win with 3.0 scoreless innings as three Daytona Tortugas pitchers held the Clearwater Threshers to just four hits to earn a 3-2 win on Thursday night at BayCare Ballpark. Daytona (3-3) only recorded five hits
Stovall’s Walk-Off Lifts Tortugas to Game Two Win in DH Split
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla—The Daytona Tortugas were three outs away from being swept in a doubleheader, but Peyton Stovall’s walk-off sacrifice fly capped off a three-run seventh as the Daytona Tortugas bounced back from a 10-5 loss in a suspended game to take game two 5-4 over the Bradenton Marauders on
New Faces Come Up Clutch in Comeback 2-1 Win
JUPITER, Fla—Ryan McCrystal swatted an RBI double in his first career two-hit game and Trent Hodgdon nailed down a gritty six-out save in his professional debut as the Daytona Tortugas pulled in front in the eighth inning to defeat the Jupiter Hammerheads 2-1 on Friday night at Roger Dean Chevrolet