Domingo Leyba went 2 for 5 with a grand slam homerun, 1 run scored and 5 RBI in Norfolk’s win in Jacksonville. That homerun capped off an eight run 5th inning for the Tides. He is the Orioles Hangout MiLB Player of the Day.
NORFOLK TIDES (12-18) WON 9-3 IN JACKSONVILLE – AAA
Tyler Nevin went 3 for 5 with a 1 run scored and a stolen base.
Brett Cumberland went 2 for 4 with a double, a run scored and 1 RBI.
SP: Alexander Wells gave up 1 run on 3 hits, one a homerun, while striking out 5 over 5.0 innings pitched. He earned the win.
BOWIE BAYSOX (22-8) LOST 9-1 IN BINGHAMTON – AA
JC Escarra went 2 for 4 with a triple and 1 RBI.
Joseph Ortiz went 0 for 3 with a walk and 1 run scored.
SP: Kevin Smith allowed 2 runs, 1 earned, on 3 hits while striking out 8 over 5.0 innings. He took the loss.
ABERDEEN IRONBIRDS (20-10) LOST 7-5 IN BOWLING GREEN – A (HIGH)
Zach Watson went 2 for 4 with 2 homeruns, 2 runs scored and 2 RBI.
Adam Hall went 2 for 3 with 2 runs scored.
SP: Connor Gillispie allowed 4 runs on 5 hits (3 homeruns) while walking 1 and striking out 4 over 4.1 innings. He took the loss.
DELMARVA SHOREBIRDS (21-9) SUSPENDED IN LYNCHBURG – A (LOW)
Play was halted in the 3rd inning
The game will resume on June 10