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Tortugas Tag Three Homers in Lopsided Defeat

Trio of solo shots can’t overcome six errors, 15 hits allowed
August 21, 2025

BRADENTON, Fla—Kien Vu, Alfredo Duno, and Esmith Pineda all swatted solo home runs, but little else went right for the Daytona Tortugas as they were pummelled 16-5 by the Bradenton Marauders on Thursday night at LECOM Park. Bradenton (25-26, 55-62) pounded out 15 hits and hit three home runs of

Streak Snapped at Eight Despite Duno’s Three Hits

Bradenton bludgeons Daytona pitching to end record-tying run
August 19, 2025

BRADENTON, Fla—Alfredo Duno pounded two RBI doubles among a three-hit night, but the Bradenton Marauders slugged their way past the Daytona Tortugas 9-4 on Tuesday night at LECOM Park, snapping Daytona’s franchise record-tying eight-game winning streak. Bradenton (24-25, 53-62) tallied eight extra-base hits in a 12-hit effort, while also taking

Blanchard’s Brilliance, Duno’s Drive Deliver Win in Doubleheader Split

Tortugas take game one duel in extras, held to three hits in game two defeat
August 2, 2025

PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla—Beau Blanchard spun 6.0 scoreless innings and Alfredo Duno’s extra-innings blast provided the difference in 3-2, eight-inning win for Daytona Tortugas in the opener of a doubleheader before the St. Lucie Mets took game two 6-1 to split the Saturday twinbill at Clover Park. Daytona (17-17, 46-54)

Lewis’ Two RBI Hits Spark Tortugas to 6-2 Win

Three-run fifth breaks tie as Daytona evens series
July 29, 2025

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

New blood infuses Tortugas in 15-hit attack to outslug Cardinals
July 25, 2025

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,

Pineda’s Homer, Early Lead Can’t Hold Up in Ten-Inning Defeat

Tortugas squander three-run lead; will try to avoid sweep on Sunday
July 19, 2025

FORT MYERS, Fla—Esmith Pineda homered amidst a two-hit night, but the Fort Myers Mighty Mussels rallied from three runs down to tie the game in the eighth, then defeat the Daytona Tortugas 5-4 in ten innings on Saturday night at Lee Health Sports Complex. Fort Myers (11-12, 38-49) secured a

Duno Homers, Moon Drives in Three in 8-6 Defeat

Big nights at top of the order can’t overcome early deficit, ten walks
July 18, 2025

FORT MYERS, Fla—Alfredo Duno crushed a homer amidst a two-hit, two-RBI night and Bernard Moon drove in three runs, but the Fort Myers Mighty Mussels jumped in front in the second inning and led the rest of the way to defeat the Daytona Tortugas 8-6 on Friday night at Lee

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.

Ortiz’s Outstanding Outing, Valdez’s Three Hits Lead 7-6 Victory

Tortugas survive late barrage after building early lead
July 8, 2025

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

Three Early Homers, Seven-Run Eight Lift Tortugas to Series Win

Daytona also takes no-hitter into seventh in third straight win
June 29, 2025

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla—Three solo homers and six hitless innings set the pace early and Sammy Stafura drove in three runs in a seven-run eighth as the Daytona Tortugas pulled away late to defeat the Palm Beach Cardinals 10-3 on Sunday evening at Jackie Robinson Ballpark. Daytona (6-3, 35-40) won their

Six-Run Second Sends Tortugas to Saturday Night Victory

Ten-run outburst worth the wait in second-straight rain-delayed win
June 28, 2025

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla—Esmith Pineda drove in two runs in a three-hit night as the Daytona Tortugas scored six runs in the second and led the rest of the way as they won a second-straight rain-delayed game, defeating the Palm Beach Cardinals 10-6 on Saturday night at Jackie Robinson Ballpark. Daytona

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)

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

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

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

Schoenwetter Shines, Early Lead Holds in Thursday Victory

Daytona leads start to finish in snapping a four-game skid
June 12, 2025

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla—Cole Schoenwetter fired 4.0 scoreless innings and the Daytona Tortugas scored four runs in the first two innings in a wire-to-wire 6-4 victory over the St. Lucie Mets on Thursday night at Jackie Robinson Ballpark. Daytona (26-34) snapped a four-game skid as St. Lucie (32-27) left nine runners

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

Five-Run Eighth Propels Comeback Win To Even Series

Tortugas erase three-run deficit before hanging on in ninth
June 4, 2025

LAKELAND, Fla—The Daytona Tortugas scored five runs in the eighth and withstood a rally in the bottom of the ninth inning to hold off the Lakeland Flying Tigers 6-5 on Wednesday night at Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium. Daytona (23-30) evened the series at a game apiece and snapped

Murray, Tortugas Start Strong, But Lakeland Walks Off Opener

Right-hander turns in longest start of season, but bats go silent after first
June 3, 2025

LAKELAND, Fla—Zach Murray turned in 5.1 innings in the longest outing by a Tortuga this season, while the Daytona Tortugas scored three runs in the first, but the Lakeland Flying Tigers put the clamps down and came back to walk it off, 4-3 on Tuesday night at Public Field at

Pineda’s Ninth-Inning Knock Wins 1-0 Duel

Tortugas scratch across late run as three pitchers combine on four-hitter
May 24, 2025

JUPITER, Fla—Esmith Pineda broke a scoreless tie with two outs in the top of the ninth and three pitchers combined on a four-hit shutout as the Daytona Tortugas nipped the Palm Beach Cardinals 1-0 on Saturday night at Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium Daytona (19-25) earned their second shutout victory of

Henley Swipes Plate Twice, Leones Homers in Sunday Setback

Tortugas battle, but can’t overcome eight runs in first three innings
May 18, 2025

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla—Kyle Henley stole three bases—including twice stealing home—and Luis Leones launched a two-run homer, but the St. Lucie Mets rode a pair of early four-run innings to a 9-7 victory over the Daytona Tortugas on Sunday evening at Jackie Robinson Ballpark. St. Lucie (21-18) scored four times in

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

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

Tortugas Squander Six-Run Lead, Fall in Ten

Daytona frustrated in extra-innings affair after long pregame delay
May 11, 2025

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla—An Esmith Pineda home run and two RBIs from Carlos Sanchez helped Daytona build a 6-0 lead, but the Tampa Tarpons erupted for a 10-7 win in ten innings on a rainy Saturday night at Jackie Robinson Ballpark. Tampa (14-18) belted out seven extra-base hits and scored ten

Tortugas Swept in Rainy Thursday Doubleheader

Daytona on wrong end of twinbill sweep for first time since ‘22
May 8, 2025

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla—The Tampa Tarpons led nearly the entire way in both games as they downed the Daytona Tortugas 13-2 and 6-3 in a Thursday night doubleheader at Jackie Robinson Ballpark. Tampa (13-17) pounded out 21 hits over the two contests, as Daytona (13-17) was swept in a doubleheader for