Marauders report

Tortugas 4-4, Marauders 2-3

Daytona Beach The Bradenton Marauders (54-49) were swept by the Daytona Tortugas (55-46) on Friday night at Jackie Robinson Ballpark. The Tortugas used three solo home runs to take Game One 4-2, then rallied in the fifth inning to win Game 2 by a 4-3 score.

All-Star closer Jimmy Herget saved both games for the Tortugas. The Marauders loaded the bases in the seventh inning of the second game, but Herget struck out DH Chase Simpson to end the twin bill.

Wyatt Mathisen went 2 for 3 with a double in the first game. Elvis Escobar had a three-hit nightcap.

Up next: The Marauders face the Daytona Tortugas in the third game of the series at 6:30 p.m. Austin Coley will be on the hill for the Marauders. Live streaming audio will be available online at www.BradentonMarauders.com.

Herald staff report

This story was originally published July 29, 2016 at 11:48 PM with the headline "Marauders report."