FSL1 Daytona Tortugas

Dumb & Dumber Unis, Beer Fest Mark Beginning of August for 'Tugas

Published on August 1, 2019 under Florida State League (FSL1)
Daytona Tortugas News Release


DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. - The Daytona Tortugas return home on Friday, August 2, as they welcome the St. Lucie Mets, the High-A affiliate of the New York Mets, to Jackie Robinson Ballpark for a three-game series. Among the highlights of the homestand are "Dumb and Dumber" uniforms on Friday, a Beer Fest on Saturday, and a T-Shirt Giveaway on Sunday.

The series begins with another edition of the Tortugas' Best Dressed Friday series on August 2. Daytona players and coaches will "redeem themselves" with special blue tuxedo uniforms in honor of the 25th anniversary of the comedy classic, "Dumb and Dumber". The jerseys will be auctioned off throughout the weekend. Before the game, the Tortugas will host their Friday Night Happy Hour presented by Kona Brewing from 5:30 p.m. until first pitch with buy-one, get-one Kona Beer products and Bud Light. Following the final out, fans will be treated to another marvelous Postgame Fireworks display. The lid-lifter is slated to begin at 7:05 p.m.

A day fun and entertainment starts early at The Jack on a Shell-tastic Saturday, August 3, with the Tortugas' Beer Fest starting at 4 p.m. The event includes 20 four-ounce drink sampling tickets, a collectible Daytona Tortugas glass, and a general admission ticket to that night's game. The package starts at $30 in advance of the festival and $35 at the door. Following that evening's nine-inning affair, the 'Tugas will set off another astounding Postgame Fireworks show. First pitch for game two of the series is scheduled for 7:05 p.m.

The three-game set wraps up on Sunday, August 4. The first 500 fans through the gates that evening will receive a Smiley Shelldon T-Shirt Giveaway courtesy of Lifetime Dentistry of Port Orange. The best kids club in town will have plenty of games and activities, as well for another Tiny Tugas Night. Immediately after that game's conclusion, all youngsters in attendance will be able to enjoy Kids Run the Bases. The series finale is expected to get underway at 5:35 p.m.

Tickets for all three games are still available and can be purchased by visiting www.daytonatortugas.com, or by calling the Tortugas' ticket office at 386-257-3172.

Probable Starting Pitchers

Friday: LHP Thomas Szapucki (1-1, 2.60 ERA) vs. RHP Mac Sceroler (4-2, 4.07) (broadcast available on the TuneIn & MiLB First Pitch apps)

Saturday: RHP Luc Rennie (6-4, 3.96 ERA) vs. RHP Austin Orewiler (7-7, 3.51 ERA) (broadcast available on the TuneIn & MiLB First Pitch apps)

Sunday: TBA vs. RHP Jared Solomon (0-4, 4.31 ERA) (broadcast available on the TuneIn & MiLB First Pitch apps)

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