Game to be made up with Sunday doubleheader starting at 11:00 a.m.
TAMPA, Fla. — The Daytona Tortugas’ scheduled game on Saturday evening against the Tampa Tarpons at George M. Steinbrenner Field has been postponed due to heavy rain and unplayable field conditions.
As a result, both teams will play a doubleheader on Sunday, Jul 17, with the first pitch of game one slated for 11:00 a.m. ET. Both contests will be seven innings in length. There will be a roughly 35-minute break in between the two games.
The ‘Tugas will look to earn at least a series split before the All-Star break. RHP Chase Petty (0-4, 3.39) — Cincinnati’s No. 7 prospect per Baseball America — is expected to make the start in the opener, while RHP Javi Rivera (2-3, 3.06) — the Florida State League Pitcher of the Month for June — is slated to take the hill in game two. RHP Chandler Champlain (2-5, 4.34) — the Yankees’ No. 29 prospect — projects to get the ball for the Tarpons in the lid-lifter. RHP Richard Fitts (3-6, 5.10) — the reigning FSL Pitcher of the Week — is expected to go in the finale. Coverage on the Tortugas Radio Network will begin on the MiLB First Pitch app and www.daytonatortugas.com at 10:45 a.m. leading up to the 11 a.m. first pitch from George M. Steinbrenner Field.
The Tortugas will return to Jackie Robinson Ballpark on Friday, July 22, to open up a three-game series against the Palm Beach Cardinals, the Florida State League affiliate of the St. Louis Cardinals. It will be Margaritaville Night at the ballpark featuring Best Dressed Uniforms worn by Daytona’s players and coaches that will be auctioned off throughout the rest of the season. There will also be special food and drink items at concession stands to mark the occasion. Prior to the first pitch, fans will also be able to enjoy Live Music from Mike and Vin on the third-base riverwalk. Friday Night Happy Hour comes back to the ballpark, too, with special discounts on select draft beers at the concession stands.
Multi-game plans, group packages, and single-game tickets are currently available and can be purchased online at www.daytonatortugas.com or by calling the Tortugas’ Ticket Office at (386) 257-3172
ABOUT THE DAYTONA TORTUGAS
The Daytona Tortugas are the Single-A Affiliate of the Cincinnati Reds and a member of Minor League Baseball’s Florida State League. The Tortugas play at Jackie Robinson Ballpark in downtown Daytona Beach, Fla. Jackie Robinson Ballpark also plays host to Bethune-Cookman University, the Jackie Robinson Ballpark Museum, and many community events and initiatives of all sizes throughout the year.
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