By: Charles Boemmel, Jr.

Chandler Shepherd gave up 2 hits while walking 3 and striking out 3 over 8.0 innings pitched in Norfolk’s shutout of Charlotte.  He faced 4 batters over the minimum in earning his 3rd win for the Tides.  He is the Orioles Hangout MiLB Player of the Day.

NORFOLK TIDES (58-78) WON 2-0 OVER CHARLOTTE – AAA

  • Austin Hays went 1 for 4 with 1 run scored,
  • Brandon Kline gave up 1 hit with 1 walk and 2 strikeouts over 1.0 inning of relief pitched.   He earned the save, his second.

BOWIE BAYSOX (76-61) WON 5-3 AT RICHMOND – AA

  • Cedric Mullins went 1 for 4 with 2 runs scored, 1 homerun, 1 RBI, and 1 walk.
  • Luis Gonzalez gave up 1 hit while walking 1 and striking out 4 over 1.2 innings of relief pitched.  He was credited with the win.   

FREDERICK KEYS (53-80) LOST 8-1 TO POTOMAC – A (ADV.)

  • Chris Clare went 1 for 3 with 1 RBI, 1 walk and 1 strikeout.
  • David Lebron gave up 4 runs on 9 hits with 5 strikeouts, 1 wild pitch thrown and 1 hit batter over 4.2 innings pitched.   He took the loss and is now 2-6 on the season.

DELMARVA SHOREBIRDS (88-47) LOST 4-3 TO KANNAPOLIS – A (LOW)

  • Shayne Fontana went 1 for 4 with 1 run scored, 1 triple, 1 RBI and 1 strikeout.
  • Ryan Wilson gave up 4 runs on 9 hits while walking 3, striking out 6 and allowing 1 homerun over 5.2 innings pitched.  His record fell to 6-5 on the season with the loss.

ABERDEEN IRONBIRDS (41-31) WON 5-4 OVER BROOKLYN – A (SHORT)

  • Kyle Stowers went 2 for 5 with 1 run scored, 1 homerun, 2 RBI and 2 strikeouts.
  • Leonardo Rodriguez gave up 3 unearned runs on 4 hits with 3 walks and 3 strikeouts over 4.0 innings pitched.  He did not factor into the decision.

GULF COAST ORIOLES (38-15) REMAINDER OF SEASON CANCELLED – ROOKIE