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Tortugas Twice a Strike From Victory, But Jupiter Pulls Out 11-Inning Win

Daytona’s three-game winning streak ends in agonizing extra-innings setback
June 21, 2025

JUPITER, Fla—Carlos Sanchez led off the game with a home run and the Daytona Tortugas led by three runs, but the Jupiter Hammerheads rallied to send the game to extras, then rallied once more when twice down to their final strike in the 11th to steal a 6-5 victory on

Reyes’ Career Night Leads Offensive Explosion to Open Second Half

Reyes and Espinoza go deep to lead 15-run, 18-hit attack
June 20, 2025

JUPITER, Fla—Luis Reyes homered amidst a four-hit, five-RBI night, Iverson Espinoza added a homer and three RBI, and the Daytona Tortugas pounded out 18 hits and bludgeoned the Jupiter Hammerheads 15-7 to open the second half on Friday night at Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium. Daytona (1-0, 30-37) had seven players

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

Reyes Homers, Schoenwetter Strikes Out Eight in 4-2 Win

Four-run fourth keys third win in a row
May 25, 2025

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

Tortugas Trounced in Series Opener 

A dozen runs way too much to overcome in 2025 Roger Dean debut
May 20, 2025

JUPITER, Fla—The series opener went awry early as the Palm Beach Cardinals scored five runs in the second and six more in the fourth as they cruised past the Daytona Tortugas on Tuesday evening at Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium. Palm Beach (20-20) took advantage of ten walks and added ten

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

Stafura’s Homer, Sando’s Strikeouts, Beat Rain, Tarpons

Tortugas break tie with five-run seventh right before rain curtails contest
May 9, 2025

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla—Sammy Stafura homered and drove in three, Nick Sando struck out nine in relief, and the Daytona Tortugas broke a tie with a five-run seventh right before a thunderstorm cut short Friday night’s contest, which ended with a 7-2 victory over the Tampa Tarpons at Jackie Robinson Ballpark.

Unlikely Heroes Lead Way in Wild 15-10 Win

Tortugas nearly give away nine-run cushion, but come through late
April 11, 2025

CLEARWATER, Fla—Luis Leones reached base six times, Carter Graham homered, five Tortugas drove in multiple runs, and infielder Luis Reyes was on the mound to close out a bizarre and unhinged 15-10 victory over the Clearwater Threshers on Friday night at BayCare Ballpark. Daytona (4-3) earned their second straight win

Reyes’ Double, Dominant ‘Pen Lead 3-2 Win

Tortugas use three-run fourth and stingy moundwork to earn first road win of ‘25
April 10, 2025

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

Reyes Homers, Moss Drives in Three as Tortugas Win Third Straight

Tortugas strong start to series continues behind early lead, strong pitching late
August 8, 2024

TAMPA, Fla—Luis Reyes homered and drove in two, Jack Moss added two hits and three RBI, and Drew Pestka ended the night with 3.0 perfect innings as the Daytona Tortugas pulled away from the Tampa Tarpons 6-1 on Thursday night at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Daytona (20-16, 51-51) has started

Sanchez’s Three RBI Lead 8-5 Victory to Even Series

Tortugas pound out 11 hits in Thursday night win
August 1, 2024

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla—Carlos Sanchez stroked two two-out singles and drove in three runs as the Daytona Tortugas scored eight runs in the first six inning and held off a late rally by the Dunedin Blue Jays to even the series with an 8-5 victory. Daytona (17-14, 48-49) pounded out 11

Tortugas Tripped Up in 11-Inning Duel

Jupiter scores twice in 11th, winning on walk-off home run
July 26, 2024

JUPITER, Fla—The Daytona Tortugas rallied to tie the game in the eighth, then took the lead in the 11th, but the Jupiter Hammerheads scored twice in the bottom of the 11th to claim a 4-3 victory on Friday night at Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium. Jupiter (14-12, 51-43) earned their third

Ascanio’s Double Breaks Stalemate as Tortugas Win 2-0 Duel

Seventh-inning double backs three pitchers in four-hit shutout
July 21, 2024

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla—Johnny Ascanio stroked a late two-run double and Graham Osman spun 4.0 scoreless innings in relief to spearhead a four-hit shutout as the Daytona Tortugas defeated the Palm Beach Cardinals 2-0 on Sunday evening at Jackie Robinson Ballpark. Daytona (13-8, 44-43) split the truncated two-game set with Palm

Stafura’s Slam, Reyes’ Big Night Lead 15-4 Rout

Tortugas win fifth straight in tying season high in runs scored
July 11, 2024

FT. MYERS, Fla—Sammy Stafura blasted a grand slam, Luis Reyes had three his and four RBI, and two others launched home runs as the Daytona Tortugas routed the Ft. Myers Mighty Mussels 15-4 on Thursday night at Hammond Stadium. Daytona (11-6, 42-41) pounded out 14 hits as they matched their

Tortugas Score Early, Hang On Late in Shutout Win

Four pitchers combined for five-hitter as Daytona takes series lead
July 5, 2024

PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla—Four pitchers combined on a five-hit shutout as the Daytona Tortugas scored three early runs—all with two outs—and kept the St. Lucie Mets at bay in a 3-0 win on Friday night at Clover Park. Daytona (7-6, 38-41) earned their eighth shutout win of the season, second