FSL1 Daytona Tortugas

Fire Frogs Finagle Past Tortugas, 3-2

Published on August 5, 2019 under Florida State League (FSL1)
Daytona Tortugas News Release


DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. - CF Jameson Hannah doubled and reached base three times, but the Daytona Tortugas' rally fell short as the Florida Fire Frogs escaped with a 3-2 win in front of 1,477 fans at Jackie Robinson Ballpark on Monday night.

Florida (18-28, 43-69) opened the scoring in the top of the second, as DH Drew Lugbauer (2-4, 2 R, 2B, HR, 2 RBI, SO) began the frame with a check-swing double to left. C Logan Brown (3-4, RBI) followed with an RBI single to left to put the Fire Frogs ahead, 1-0.

In the fourth, Lugbauer struck again. Following a leadoff walk to 1B Andy Wilkins (0-2, R, 2 BB), Lugbauer rifled an 0-2 pitch over the fence in right-center for a two-run home run. The former Michigan Wolverines' 15th blast of the season gave Florida a 3-0 edge.

Daytona (20-26, 55-56) began to chip away in the bottom of the frame, as 1B Bruce Yari (2-3, R, 2B, BB) jolted the offense with a looping double to left. After a wild pitch moved him to third, SS Yonathan Mendoza (1-3, RBI) hit a dribbler up the third-base line. The 25-year-old reached with a run-scoring infield single to pull the 'Tugas within two, 3-1.

Hannah (2-4, R, 2B, BB) got things going for Daytona again in the seventh, unfurling a double off the wall in right. 2B Alejo López (1-4, RBI) proceeded to smash a base-hit into center to drive in the runner and make it a 3-2 ballgame.

That was as close as the Tortugas would get, though. Yari began the bottom of the ninth with a single and was immediately pinch-ran for by Lorenzo Cedrola. The 21-year-old would move to second on a sacrifice bunt and then third on a wild pitch, but RHP Daysbel Hernández (2.0 IP, 2 SO) garnered a strikeout and a ground out to finish the contest and his third save.

RHP Matt Hartman (6.0 IP, 7 H, R, ER, 2 BB, 2 SO) - making his first start since July 9 - battled through six quality frames for Florida, collecting his second win of the season. Daytona's RHP Ryan Lillie (6.0 IP, 5 H, 3 R, 3 ER, 2 BB, 2 SO) also twirled a quality start but suffered his sixth defeat.

Daytona will look to get back in the win column in game two of the series on Tuesday. RHP Aaron Fossas (0-1, 4.11 ERA) is scheduled to take the ball for the Tortugas. Stetson University alum - RHP Brooks Wilson (2-2, 2.45 ERA) - is slated to take the hill for Florida.

The Tortugas Pre-Game Show will kick off the broadcast at 6:50 p.m. ET, leading up to the 7:05 p.m. ET start at Jackie Robinson Ballpark. Tuesday evening's contest can be heard on www.daytonatortugas.com or via the TuneIn Radio and MiLB First Pitch apps.

It will be a Silver Sluggers Night presented by MetCare at the ballpark, as members of the Tortugas' exclusive 60-and-older club receive a free drink, discounted Michelob Ultra, and a reserved ticket for every Tuesday night home game. It will be another Cancer Awareness Night at the ballpark presented by Radiology Imaging Centers. Daytona players and coaches will don special pink-tinted uniforms that highlight many local cancer survivors. Fans are encouraged to come hungry for a Taco Tuesday at The Jack with beef and chicken tacos going for just $2. Fans will also be able to join in with Baseball Bingo through the night.

Multi-game plans and single-game tickets are still currently available and can be purchased online at www.daytonatortugas.com, or by calling the Tortugas' Ticket Office at (386) 257-3172.

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