Duno Named FSL MVP; Stafura and Sanchez Tabbed All-Stars
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla—Catcher Alfredo Duno was named Florida State League Most Valuable Player while infielders Carlos Sanchez and Sammy Stafura were also named to the postseason FSL All-Star team on Tuesday. Duno was also named catcher on the postseason All-Star team and was tabbed as the circuit's top MLB prospect.
Tortugas Stave Off Elimination With Brilliant Bullpen in 7-2 Win
PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla—The Daytona Tortugas scored seven runs in the first three innings and Jacob Edwards and Ben Brutti each spun 3.0 scoreless innings in relief to stymie the St. Lucie Mets as Daytona kept their season alive and forced a decisive game three after a 7-2 victory in
Alfredo Duno Named FSL Player of the Week for Third Time
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla—Daytona Tortugas catcher Alfredo Duno finished off an outstanding regular season with one more dominant week as he was named Florida State League Player of the Week for the second time in three weeks and the third time this season. The 19-year-old Venezuelan played in only four games
Ortiz’s Excellence, Pair of Homers Not Enough
JUPITER, Fla—Alfredo Duno and Alfredo Alcantara homered while JP Ortiz spun 4.0 shutout frames, but the Palm Beach Cardinals stymied the rest of the Daytona Tortugas offense in a 3-2 defeat on Saturday night at Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium. Palm Beach (30-34, 62-67) earned their second win in a row,
Duno Homers Among Four-Hit Night in 12-7 Defeat
JUPITER, Fla—Alfredo Duno homered, broke a Tortugas record, and stroked four hits, but the Daytona Tortugas were down in by seven runs over the sixth and seventh innings that sent the Palm Beach Cardinals to a 12-7 victory on Friday night at Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium. Palm Beach (29-32, 61-67)
Alfredo Duno Named Florida State League Player of the Month
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla—Daytona Tortugas catcher Alfredo Duno has earned Florida State League Player of the Month honors after a dominant month of August to lead a resurgent Tortugas offense that powered Daytona to the playoffs. The 19-year-old Venezuelan played in 25 of Daytona's 27 games last month and slashed .338/.490/.700
Tortugas Punch Playoff Ticket With Two-Hitter & Two Homers
JUPITER, Fla—Kien Vu and Alfredo Duno connected on back-to-back home runs in the eighth inning to put away a game where Daytona pitching struck out 14 batters and allowed just two hits in a 6-1 victory over the Palm Beach Cardinals at Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium that sent the Tortugas
Trio of Homers, Rock-Solid Relief Send Tortugas to Triumph
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla—Kien Vu’s two-run homer in the seventh broke a 3-3 tie and Cole Schoenwetter’s 4.0 dominant innings locked down a 5-3 victory over the Clearwater Threshers on Thursday night at Jackie Robinson Ballpark. Daytona (31-25, 60-62) won their fourth in a row and franchise-record tenth-straight at home, holding
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.
Alfredo Duno Named Florida State League Player of the Week
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla—Daytona Tortugas catcher Alfredo Duno has earned Florida State League Player of the Week honors for August 19-24 after a powerful week at the plate on the road against the Bradenton Marauders. The 19-year-old Venezuelan played in four of Daytona's five games last week (Sunday's game was cancelled)
Schoenwetter Stellar, Duno Homers Again in 7-1 Defeat
BRADENTON, Fla—Alfredo Duno started off the game with his third home run in as many games and Cole Schoenwetter spun 4.0 scoreless innings, but the Bradenton Marauders erupted for six runs in the fifth and cruised past the Daytona Tortugas 7-1 on Friday at LECOM Park. Bradenton (26-26, 56-62) has
Tortugas Tag Three Homers in Lopsided Defeat
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
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
Streak Snapped at Eight Despite Duno’s Three Hits
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
Duno’s Homer Ties It, Henley’s Walk-Off Wins Eighth Straight
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla—Alfredo Duno tied the game with a three-run eighth-inning homer, then Kyle Henley supplied a walk-off single in the ninth as the Daytona Tortugas rallied for an 8-7 win, securing a six-game sweep of the Fort Myers Mighty Mussels on Sunday evening at Jackie Robinson Ballpark. Daytona (26-22,
Lewis’ Seventh-Inning Slam Stuns Fort Myers in 6-4 Win
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla—Tyson Lewis blasted a two-out, go-ahead grand slam in the bottom of the seventh that turned Thursday’s game upside down as the Daytona Tortugas won their fifth-straight game, defeating the Fort Myers Mighty Mussels 6-4 at Jackie Robinson Ballpark. Daytona (23-22, 52-59) has their longest winning streak of
Duno, Neville, Big Sixth Power 15-4 Rout
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla—Alfredo Duno homered and drove in four, Mason Neville tripled twice in a four-hit night, and the Daytona Tortugas used five early runs and an eight-run sixth to blow out the Fort Myers Mighty Mussels 15-4 on Wednesday night at Jackie Robinson Ballpark. Daytona (22-22, 51-59) matched a
Alcantara’s Clutch Hit Caps Off Five-Run Comeback
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla—Alfredo Alcantara’s full-count, two-out, two-run double in the eighth finished the Daytona Tortugas’ climb from five runs down to defeat the Fort Myers Mighty Mussels 7-6 on Tuesday night at Jackie Robinson Ballpark. Daytona (21-23, 50-59) won their third in a row with their second-largest comeback of the
Lantigua’s Three Hits, Holt’s Homer, Cano’s Big Debut Lead 12-5 Win
JUPITER, FL—Arnaldo Lantigua had three hits and two RBI, Peyton Holt crushed a homer, and Ichiro Cano enjoyed a two-hit, two-RBI day in his Tortugas debut as the Daytona Tortugas closed out a long road trip with a 12-5 win over the Jupiter Hammerheads on Sunday afternoon at Roger Dean
Duno Delivers, Bullpen Brilliant in 8-5 Win
JUPITER, Fla—Alfredo Duno and Bernard Moon each had three hits, Jacob Friend homered, and the Daytona Tortugas shut down the Jupiter Hammerheads over the final six innings in an 8-5 victory on Wednesday night at Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium. Daytona (18-20, 47-57) ripped 15 hits, while Jupiter (15-23, 45-59) was
Blanchard’s Brilliance, Duno’s Drive Deliver Win in Doubleheader Split
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
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
Duno Homers, Moon Drives in Three in 8-6 Defeat
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
Miscues, Missed Opportunities Haunt Tortugas in 4-2 Setback
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla—Alfredo Duno stroked three hits, but the Daytona Tortugas lost an early two-run advantage as the Jupiter Hammerheads took Thursday’s contest 4-2 at Jackie Robinson Ballpark. Jupiter (8-9, 38-45) took advantage of two critical errors to flip the momentum as Daytona (10-7, 39-44) stranded 13 runners and went
McCrystal Drives in Three As Tortugas Hang on to Even Series
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