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St. Lucie Mets Dominate Daytona Tortugas With 18-Hit Victory

July 24, 2025
12:09 am

The St. Lucie Mets delivered a commanding performance against the Daytona Tortugas on July 23, 2025, at Clover Park in Port St. Lucie, showcasing their offensive power with an 18-hit outburst in a 14-1 win. This St. Lucie Mets victory highlighted both strong hitting and effective pitching in Single-A Minor League Baseball action, setting the stage for upcoming Port St. Lucie events like Mets spring training and fair season.

St. Lucie Mets Overwhelm Daytona Tortugas With Offense

The St. Lucie Mets started the night trailing 1-0 after two innings but quickly took control in the third. Every Mets batter recorded at least one hit, and the team’s lineup combined for a season-high 18 hits. The Mets’ offense was relentless, scoring in five different innings and capitalizing on Daytona errors.

Key Performers for St. Lucie Mets

Nick Roselli and Simon Juan, batting eighth and ninth, reached base in all 10 of their combined plate appearances. Both went 3-for-3 with two walks. Juan hit a triple and drove in three runs, while Roselli added an RBI and scored three times. Notably, A.J. Ewing was recently honored as FSL Player of the Week, further highlighting the team’s depth of talent.

Simon Juan: 3-for-3, two walks, triple, 3 RBI
Nick Roselli: 3-for-3, two walks, RBI, 3 runs scored
Yohario Cuevas: 3-for-5, double, 2 runs
Jeremy Rodriguez: 2 hits, RBI single in third
Yonatan Henriquez: 2 hits, two-run single in fifth
Trace Willhoite: RBI double in eighth
Trey Snyder: 2 hits

Game-Changing Innings for the Mets

The third inning marked the turning point, as Jeremy Rodriguez’s RBI single and a Daytona error gave the Mets a 2-1 lead. Daiverson Gutierrez’s groundout brought in another run for a 3-1 advantage.

In the fifth inning, the Mets capitalized on a Daytona error with two outs, scoring five runs. Henriquez’s two-run single and Roselli’s RBI bloop set up Juan’s two-run triple, extending the lead to 8-1. The team’s momentum has been fueled by standout performances, such as when A.J. Ewing earned FSL Player of the Week honors earlier this season.

The Mets added two more runs in the seventh with consecutive RBI singles by Juan and Rodriguez. In the eighth, they piled on four additional runs on six hits, with Willhoite’s RBI double highlighting the frame.

St. Lucie Mets Pitching Shuts Down Tortugas

The St. Lucie Mets pitching staff combined to limit the Daytona Tortugas to just one hit over nine innings. Four Mets pitchers worked together for 13 strikeouts and allowed only a single run.

Pitching Highlights

Daviel Hurtado: 3.0 innings, 1 hit, 4 walks, 2 strikeouts
Jose Chirinos: 4.0 hitless innings, 2 walks, 6 strikeouts (earned the win)
Estarlin Escalante: perfect 8th inning, 2 strikeouts
Jorge De Leon: 9th inning, 3 walks, 3 strikeouts

The only hit allowed was a two-out RBI double by Esmith Pineda in the first inning, briefly giving Daytona a 1-0 lead. After that, the Mets pitchers held Daytona scoreless and hitless for the remainder of the game.

Series Update and Next Game at Clover Park

With this win, the St. Lucie Mets improved their record to 16-9 in the second half and 50-40 overall. The Daytona Tortugas dropped to 13-11 in the second half and 42-48 overall.

The series between the Mets and Tortugas concludes with a doubleheader at Clover Park in Port St. Lucie on Thursday, July 24, 2025. The first game is scheduled for 11:10 a.m. as part of Camp Day festivities at the ballpark.

Frequently Asked Questions About St. Lucie Mets

What is the St. Lucie Mets’ home stadium?

The St. Lucie Mets play their home games at Clover Park in Port St. Lucie, Florida. The stadium hosts Minor League Baseball games and community events throughout the season.

How did the St. Lucie Mets perform against the Daytona Tortugas on July 23, 2025?

The St. Lucie Mets defeated the Daytona Tortugas 14-1, recording 18 hits and allowing only one hit by their opponents. Every Mets batter registered a hit in the game.