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StoryTortugas blanked 11-0 in series opener at Palm Beach
Palm Beach broke a scoreless game with four in the third — a two-run shot from Jayden Lobliner and a solo blast by Trevor Condon among them — added a solo in the fourth, and put it away on Owen Henne’s grand slam in the fifth before another solo in the eighth. [1][2]Jake Brink took the loss for Daytona (4.1 IP, 10 H, 9 R, 8 ER), while Logan Tanner steadied things with 2.2 scoreless innings. For Palm Beach, Dallis Moran retired all nine batters he faced over three perfect frames. [1][2]Daytona finished with four hits to Palm Beach’s 15. The setback leaves the Tortugas 57-69 and down 1-0 in the six-game series. [1]
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StoryTortugas unveil 2026 slate: Opening Day Apr. 2 vs. Jupiter at The Jack
The 2026 calendar spans 132 games — 66 at home and 66 on the road — across the Florida State League. Opening Night lands Thursday, Apr. 2 at 6:35 p.m., with Jupiter visiting Jackie Robinson Ballpark. [1][3]The club’s printable, game-by-game schedule is live, and the home finale is set for Aug. 30 against St. Lucie at The Jack. Fans can scan the full slate, dates and start times now. [1][2]Ahead of 2026, upgrades at the historic ballpark include a new Player Development Facility along with renovated front offices, a refreshed team store and enhanced event space at Jackie Robinson Ballpark. [2][3]
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StoryTortugas’ July slate: Bradenton set, Clearwater tilt, and Independence Day threads
July brought a familiar grind for Daytona, with the Tortugas lining up against the Bradenton Marauders on July 2 and July 3 [3][2], then meeting the Clearwater Threshers on July 22 [1].The holiday weekend added flair: Daytona took the field in Independence Day–themed jerseys for the July 3 matchup [2]. Later in the month, the Clearwater date kept the summer slate rolling as the Tortugas continued to stack reps in July [1].Earlier in 2026, a game-day tour spotlighted the Jackie Robinson Ballpark experience and noted ongoing work around the ballpark as the year got underway [4].
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StoryHighlights roundup: Clearwater 7/22 and Lou Gehrig Day vs Dunedin 6/2
Daytona’s July grind comes into focus with a highlights cut from the July 22 clash against the Clearwater Threshers, offering a quick-hit look at the key moments from that night [1].Another reel revisits June 2, when the Tortugas marked Lou Gehrig Day in a matchup with the Dunedin Blue Jays, giving fans a condensed look at the action from The Jack [2].
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StoryTortugas set 2026 Break Camp roster; holiday week brings Bradenton series videos
Daytona finalized its 2026 Break Camp roster as the Cincinnati Reds’ Low‑A affiliate set opening assignments and roles for the season ahead [1].For a taste of early‑summer atmosphere, fans can dive into the Bradenton set around the holiday: the full July 2 game replay is available for a start‑to‑finish look at the matchup [2], and a July 3 highlights reel spotlights the club’s Independence Day jerseys against the Marauders [3].
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StoryHow the Tortugas became the FSL’s hottest team in the second half
Daytona has flipped the split-season script, rebounding from a rough first half with one of the Florida State League’s best second‑half records and a much healthier run differential [1]. A July sweep of Jupiter underscored the turnaround as the lineup found another gear [1].At the heart of the surge: Jalen Hairston’s .403 clip over the past 30 days and Ty Doucette’s .358 tear, which included a lengthy on‑base streak. Bernard Moon and Ichiro Cano have added timely thump to stretch rallies and lengthen the order [1].The rise has come alongside upward movement in the system, with catcher Jacob Friend promoted to High‑A Dayton in late May as the Reds pipeline continues to churn [1].Back home, the Tortugas play at Radiology Associates Field at Jackie Robinson Ballpark in Daytona Beach, a cozy waterfront yard that seats roughly 5,100 and keeps the summer buzz rolling on City Island [2].
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StoryTortugas set 2022 Opening Day roster with Allen, Hendrick, Petty headlining
Daytona locked in a 30‑player active roster — 17 pitchers, 2 catchers, 6 infielders and 5 outfielders — for Opening Day, with recent high draft picks Jay Allen II, Austin Hendrick and right‑hander Chase Petty fronting a prospect‑heavy group [1][3]. The club, a Single‑A affiliate of the Cincinnati Reds, blended 2021 draftees with returning arms and position players on the card [1][3].Manager Gookie Dawkins returned to lead the staff as the Tortugas opened the 2022 campaign at Jackie Robinson Ballpark on April 8 against the St. Lucie Mets [1][2].
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StoryLou Gehrig Day and holiday threads headline Tortugas’ June 2, July 3 highlights