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Trio of Tuga Twirlers Tame Mets in Three-Hitter

Daytona snaps three-game skid in outstanding mound effort
July 22, 2025

PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla—The Daytona Tortugas waited out a long pregame rain delay, then threw a wet blanket on the St. Lucie Mets offense, holding the Mets to just three hits, all singles, in a 6-1 victory on Tuesday night at Clover Park. Daytona (13-10, 42-47) earned their first win

Trautwein’s Homer, Sixth-Inning Surge Lead Tortugas to Series Win

Daytona outlasts storm, builds seven-run cushion, survives shaky eighth
July 13, 2025

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla—Michael Trautwein crushed a home run to kick off the night and the Daytona Tortugas used a critical four-run sixth to build a large lead over the Jupiter Hammerheads, fending off a late charge to earn an 8-4 victory on a stormy Saturday night at Jackie Robinson Ballpark.

Rumberos Roar Back From Six Down in Late Night at The Jack

Daytona strikes after lightning delay, devours early six-run deficit
July 12, 2025

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla—Ryan McCrystal had three hits and three RBI, Drew Davies drove in four including a critical three-run double, and the Rumberos de Daytona used a seven-run eighth to roar back from six runs down and defeat the Jupiter Hammerheads 12-6 on Friday night at Jackie Robinson Ballpark. Daytona

Tremendous Trio Twirl Three-Hitter in 2-0 Triumph

Two-out hit in the second provides just enough in crisp pitcher’s duel
July 5, 2025

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

McCrystal Drives in Three As Tortugas Hang on to Even Series

Daytona nearly squanders six-run edge, but strands tying run at third to end game
July 2, 2025

PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla—Ryan McCrystal had two hits and three RBIs, while Alfredo Duno added two hits and two RBI as the Daytona Tortugas built a 6-0 lead, then hung on defeat the St. Lucie Mets 7-6 on Wednesday night at Clover Park. Daytona (7-4, 36-41) stroked 11 hits to

Cardinals Clip Tortugas on Ninth-Inning Homer Once More

Daytona on the wrong end of second-straight final inning blast
June 26, 2025

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla—Ryan McCrystal stroked two RBI hits, but the Palm Beach Cardinals broke a ninth-inning tie with a home run for the second night in a row, defeating the Daytona Tortugas 6-5 on Thursday night at Jackie Robinson Ballpark. Palm Beach (2-4, 34-37) belted eight extra-base hits including a

Portes, Pair of Homers Power Series-Opening Win

Back-to-back two-run frames flip Tuesday tilt towards Tortugas
June 24, 2025

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla—Drew Davies homered in his first at-bat as a Tortuga and Esmith Pineda added a go-ahead two-run shot as the Daytona Tortugas defeated the Palm Beach Cardinals 6-3 on Tuesday night at Jackie Robinson Ballpark. Daytona (3-1, 32-38) stroked five extra-base hits and held Palm Beach (0-4, 32-39)

Moon’s Career Day, Record-Setting Eighth Fuels Sunday Rout

Tortugas break tie with nine-run eighth to win earn first road series win of ‘25
June 22, 2025

JUPITER, Fla—Bernard Moon had two doubles, a homer, and a steal of home amidst a four-hit, six-RBI day, and the Daytona Tortugas broke open a tie game with a franchise-record nine-run eighth inning to lead a 16-6 rout of the Jupiter Hammerheads on Sunday afternoon at Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium.

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

Tortugas Can’t Spoil St. Lucie Playoff Hopes in Series Finale

St. Lucie clinches FSL East first half title on Sunday evening
June 15, 2025

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla—The Daytona Tortugas started off fast and made an eighth-inning push, but the St. Lucie Mets clinched the Florida State League East Division first half championship with a 7-5 win on Sunday evening at Jackie Robinson Ballpark. St. Lucie (34-28) locked up their first playoff berth since their

Tugas Bash Trio of Homers in 10-0 Rout 

Daytona pounds out 11 hits in third shutout victory of the season
June 14, 2025

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla—Bernard Moon, Ryan McCrystal, and Carlos Sanchez all crushed home runs as for Daytona Tortugas pitchers held the St. Lucie Mets off the board in a 10-0 rout of St. Lucie on Saturday night at Jackie Robinson Ballpark. Daytona (27-35) stroked 11 hits, while Tortugas pitchers scattered nine

Furious Rumberos Rally Falls Just Short in 6-5 Defeat

Daytona comes 90 feet away from erasing six-run deficit, but St. Lucie hangs on
June 13, 2025

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla—Esmith Pineda’s three-run double kickstarted a spirited comeback attempt from six runs down, but the St. Lucie Mets stranded the tying and winning runs in scoring position as the Rumberos de Daytona fell just short, 6-5 on Friday night at Jackie Robinson Ballpark. St. Lucie (33-27) overcame 12

Moon, McCrystal’s Big Nights Can’t Stop St. Lucie Onslaught

Tortugas season-high 15 hits undone by season-worse moundwork
June 11, 2025

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla—Bernard Moon doubled three times and drove in four runs, while Ryan McCrystal added three RBI singles, but the St. Lucie Mets bludgeoned the Daytona Tortugas pitching staff for a 16-10 victory on Wednesday night at Jackie Robinson Ballpark. St. Lucie (32-26) scored 16 runs on 16 hits,

Duno Homers Twice, ‘Tugas Plate Eight in Sixth in Sunday Win

Tortuga catcher hits two of Daytona three homers in 12-run outburst
June 1, 2025

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla—Alfredo Duno homered twice and drove in five runs, Peyton Holt added a homer, and the Daytona Tortugas used a record-tying eight-run sixth to defeat the Jupiter Hammerheads 12-7 on Sunday night at Jackie Robinson Ballpark. Daytona (22-29) took two of three over Jupiter (24-27) at The Jack

McCrystal’s Career Night Not Enough in 11-Inning Slugfest

Tortugas erased five-run deficit, but four-run 11th is too much to overcome
May 31, 2025

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla—Ryan McCrystal had two doubles, a homer, and four RBI among a 4-for-6 night, but the Daytona Tortugas could not hang on to a three-run lead after an early 5-0 deficit as Jupiter outlasted Daytona 14-12 in 11 innings on Saturday night at Jackie Robinson Ballpark. Jupiter (24-26)

Duno Doubles Twice, McCrystal Homers, Bullpen Brilliant in 6-3 Win

Tortugas erase early three-run deficit to win series opener
May 30, 2025

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla—Ryan McCrystal homered, Alfredo Duno doubled twice, and the Daytona Tortugas bullpen turned in 7.0 scoreless innings to erase an early deficit in a 6-3 win over the Jupiter Hammerheads on Friday night at Jackie Robinson Ballpark. Daytona (21-28) stopped a three-game slide as they erased an early

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

McCrystal Drives in Two in Lopsided Loss

Copa curse continues as Rumberos stay winless all-time
May 16, 2025

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla—Ryan McCrystal swatted two extra-base hits and drove in two runs, but the St. Lucie Mets scored eight runs in the first four innings and ruined the 2025 debut of the Rumberos de Daytona with an 11-5 Mets win on Friday night at Jackie Robinson Ballpark. St. Lucie

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.

Moon Homers, Henley and Pineda Clutch in 10-7 Win

Daytona drills 14 hits to lead series-opening win
May 6, 2025

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla—Bernard Moon homered, Kyle Henley stroked three hits with two steals, and Esmith Pineda added two hits and RBIs as the Daytona Tortugas out-slugged the Tampa Tarpons 10-7 on Tuesday night at Jackie Robinson Ballpark. Daytona (13-15) reached double digits in runs for the third time this season

Pair of Early Homers Pace Series-Ending Win

Stafura, Pineda go deep in opening frame as Tortugas salvage finale
May 4, 2025

DUNEDIN, Fla—Sammy Stafura and Esmith Pineda both homered in a four-run first inning and the Daytona Tortugas led wire-to-wire in a 6-2 win over the Dunedin Blue Jays in the series on Sunday afternoon at TD Ballpark. Daytona (12-15) pounded out a dozen hits and struck out 13 opposing hitters

Seven Steals, Sanchez’s Big Day Pace 8-4 Victory

Tortugas end road trip with speed, small ball, and timely hits
April 27, 2025

PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla—Carlos Sanchez had two hits and three RBI, Luis Leones logged three hits, and Kyle Henley added two hits and three of the team’s seven stolen bases as the Daytona Tortugas raced past the St. Lucie Mets 8-4 on Sunday at Clover Park. Daytona (10-11) ended a

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

Final Out Elusive as Threshers Swipe 8-7 Win

Tortugas squander seven-run lead as Clearwater scores five in ninth to win
April 8, 2025

CLEARWATER, Fla—Ryan McCrystal blasted his first career homer and Luke Holman twirled 4.0 scoreless innings in his professional debut, but the Daytona Tortugas, after being ahead by four runs with two outs and no one on in the ninth, never got the final out as the Clearwater Threshers rallied to

Tortugas Walk Into Postseason on Henley’s Walk-off Walk

Daytona caps off regular season with second straight walk-off victory
September 8, 2024

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla—Kyle Henley’s walk-off walk capped off the 2024 regular season as the Daytona Tortugas finished their final contest before the playoffs with a 2-1 victory over the Bradenton Marauders at Jackie Robinson Ballpark on Sunday night. Daytona overcame a season-high 16 runners left on base to finish the