Miracle Go For Victory #1000 Tonight in Daytona

By Sean Aronson
Fort Myers Miracle

FORT MYERS, FL – Fifteen seasons, three playoff appearances and now the Fort Myers Miracle head towards a milestone victory as they near their 1000th win while in Fort Myers. With their victory on Wednesday night, their 31st of the season, the Miracle win total sits at 999.

The Miracle franchise has been around since 1926 and was known as the Fort Myers Palm before moving to Miami in 1927. They were known as the Miami Hustlers from 1927-28 and then reappeared as the Miami Marlins from 1962-70. They became an Orioles affiliate from 1971-81 and went back to being known as the Miami Marlins from 1982-98. They changed their name to the Miami Miracle from 1989-91 before moving to Fort Myers in 1992 where they were a co-op team, earning 46 victories in its first season. They became an affiliate of the Twins in 1993, a relationship that has stayed ever since.

The Fort Myers Miracle set a franchise record for victories in 2000 with 83, the year they won the second half division title. During their first 14 seasons they have averaged 69 victories and as of Tuesday night’s victory they are 998-955.

The Miracle three division titles were second half titles in 1995 and 2000 and a first half title in 2003. The Miracle will try and win number 999 tonight against the Sarasota Reds and then head out on the road Thursday through Sunday to take on the Daytona Cubs at Jackie Robinson Ballpark in a quest for Fort Myers franchise win 1000. The Miracle are currently 30-21, one game behind the Dunedin Blue Jays for first place in the FSL Western Division.

The Miracle return home on Monday, June 5 to take on the Tampa Yankees. For tickets call the Miracle front office at 239-768-4210 or go to the Miracle website at www.miraclebaseball.com.