Single-game still set for Saturday; Friday’s contest made up with Sunday doubleheader
PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. — The Daytona Tortugas’ scheduled game on Friday evening against the St. Lucie Mets at Clover Park has been postponed due to rain and inclement weather.
As a result, both teams will play a doubleheader on Sunday, June 5, with the first pitch of game one slated for 12:10 p.m. ET. Both contests will be seven innings in length. There will be a roughly 30-minute break in between the two games. Saturday’s scheduled game at 6:10 p.m. ET is still set as a single, nine-inning affair.
The ‘Tugas will look to snap the slide on Saturday with RHP Julian Aguiar (3-4, 4.21) expected to make the start. RHP Robert Colina (0-1, 2.25) projects to get the ball for the Mets. Coverage on the Tortugas Radio Network will begin on the MiLB First Pitch app and www.daytonatortugas.com at 5:55 p.m. leading up to the 6:10 p.m. first pitch from Clover Park.
After the weekend on the road, the Tortugas will return to Jackie Robinson Ballpark on Tuesday, June 7, to open up a series against the Fort Myers Mighty Mussels, the Florida State League affiliate of the Minnesota Twins. It will be a Breast Cancer Awareness Night presented by Radiology Associates Imaging. The Tortugas will don unique pink-clad uniforms that will be auctioned off at the end of the season with all proceeds to raise money and awareness in the fight against breast cancer. It is also a Silver Sluggers Night by Conviva, featuring special team store and concession stand deals for members, plus more. The series opener features Taco Tuesday with options at the concession stands starting at just $3.
Season tickets, 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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