Valencia Throws out Tying Run, Tortugas Snap 4-Game Skid with 5-4 Win

May 21, 2026 - JUPITER, Fla. - The Daytona Tortugas built an early five-run lead, then survived a late Jupiter rally behind a game-saving defensive play from Anthuan Valencia to snap a four-game losing streak with a 5-4 victory over the Jupiter Hammerheads on Thursday night at Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium. Daytona improved to 14-28 overall and 5-16 on the road while earning its third victory in 12 meetings against Jupiter this season. The Rundown Daytona threatened early but left runners aboard in each of the first two innings against J... Full Story

Cook's Walk-Off Caps Doubleheader Split

May 21, 2026 - Dunedin, FL - The Dunedin Blue Jays split a doubleheader with the Ft. Myers Mighty Mussels on Thursday night at TD Ballpark, dropping game one 10-8 in extra innings before rallying for a 4-3 walk-off victory in game two. In the opener, Dunedin erased an early 4-0 deficit and surged ahead 6-4, but Ft. Myers plated two runs in the 7th to force extras before a four-run 8th inning proved the difference in a 10-8 Mussels win. In game two, the Blue Jays battled back from a 3-1 deficit and tied the game in the 7th on a Raimun... Full Story

Crushers Edge out Another Win, Sweep Slammers in Joliet

May 21, 2026 - Avon, OH - The Lake Erie Crushers (7-5) swept the Joliet Slammers (3-9) to improve their win streak to four games on Thursday night in a 6-5 win. Despite late inning drama, the Crushers finished off another nail-biter to win their fourth straight. LF Samuel Benjamin gave the Crushers the lead right off the jump in the top of the 1st with an RBI double, giving Lake Erie an opening-inning run for the second time in the series. The Grapes 1-0 lead would not last long despite the best efforts of starter LHP Andres Parra. ... Full Story

George and Martin Lead Tulsa to Fifth Straight Win

May 21, 2026 - Kendall George continued his strong start to the season in Thursday's win in Wichita, totaling eight hits, three runs scored and three stolen bases. He also matched a feat last accomplished by Luke Raley in the 2018 season.Ed Bailey Wichita, KS - The Tulsa Drillers extended their winning streak to five straight games on Thursday night, thanks in large part to standout performances from outfielder Kendall George and starting pitcher Payton Martin. The Drillers defeated the Wichita Wind Surge 6-4 at Equity Bank Park and Geo... Full Story

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