DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Interstat) — The Daytona Tortugas opened their season with a 4-2 victory over the Jupiter Hammerheads on Thursday at Jackie Robinson Ballpark, methodically scoring one run in each of the second through fifth innings.

Jupiter managed just three hits, grounding into two double plays. Victor Ortega drove in a run for the Hammerheads with a fifth-inning double. Daytona’s six-hit attack was supported by solo home runs from Jacob Friend and Bernard Moon.

Winning pitcher Jake Brink allowed two runs over five innings for Daytona. Nick Lodolo, in relief, struck out four in 2 2/3 perfect innings. Jupiter’s Thomas White took the loss.

An announced crowd of 1,452 watched the game, which lasted 2 hours, 37 minutes. The teams continue their series Friday.