Trio of Tortugas Twirl 4-0 Shutout
Published on August 23, 2025 under Florida State League (FSL)
Daytona Tortugas News Release
BRADENTON, Fla- David Lorduy threw 4.0 scoreless innings to lead a three-headed attack on the mound, as the Daytona Tortugas scored four runs in the first three innings and a trio of pitchers blanked the Bradenton Marauders 4-0 on Saturday night at LECOM Park.
Daytona (28-25, 57-62) tossed their sixth shutout of the season, and will look to split the series in Bradenton (27-26, 56-63) tomorrow afternoon.
Daytona started off fast right away in the first inning. Tyson Lewis led off the game with a single, then came all the way home on a RBI double off the wall in left-center by Bernard Moon. Two batters later, Arnaldo Lantigua tripled to right-center, scoring Moon. Lantigua then scampered home on a wild pitch for a 3-0 lead.
Edgar Colon took the ball for the Tortugas in his first appearance on the mound since July 12, and he started off the night with a 1-2-3 first inning, including an impressive snag on a line drive back to the mound.
Daytona squandered a second-and-third, no-out opportunity in the second, but Colon returned the favor, as a leadoff double, passed ball, and a walk had runners on the corners with no outs. However, after a flyout, Jacob Friend cut down a runner stealing, then Colon picked up a strikeout to end his 2.0-inning stint with no runs allowed.
In the third, Lantigua ripped his second hit, a two-out double down the left-field line. That was followed by a single to right from Mason Neville that brought Lantigua across the plate for a 4-0 lead.
After Colon's two frames, Lorduy entered the contest and began his night in strong fashion, throwing a 1-2-3 third. In the fourth, fifth, and sixth innings, he allowed an infield hit in each frame, but none of those runners advanced past first base.
Lorduy (2-2) threw 4.0 scoreless innings, allowing three hits and no walks, while striking out four, leaving firmly in line for the win.
Ben Brutti came on for the seventh and allowed a pair of two-out hits, but ended the inning with a fielder's choice. In the eighth, the right-hander struck out the side. After a fourth-straight strikeout to start the ninth, Brutti surrendered a two-out double, but ended the game one batter later, throwing the final 3.0 innings with five strikeouts to secure his second save, and a 4-0 win.
Daytona will finish the six-game series in Bradenton against the Bradenton Marauders on Sunday afternoon. First pitch from LECOM Park will be at noon. Pregame coverage with the Voice of the Tortugas, Brennan Mense, will begin on the Tortugas Radio Network at 11:50 a.m.
Tickets for every Tortugas home game are available on our website, by calling 386-257-3172, or by visiting the Jackie Robinson Ballpark box office at 110 E. Orange Avenue.
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