Kevin Smith tossed 5.0 scoreless innings in Norfolk’s Ida shortened game 2 win over Charlotte. He allowed 3 hits while walking 1 and striking out 4 to earn the win and improve to 3-4 on the year. He is the Orioles Hangout MiLB Player of the Day.
NORFOLK TIDES (41-62) SPLIT A DH 2-7 AND 3-1 (6 INNINGS) WITH CHARLOTTE – AAA
Game 1 (7-2 LOSS)
Tyler Nevin went 1 for 3 with 1 RBI.
Adley Rutschman went 1 for 3 with a double and 1 RBI.
SP: Zac Lowther allowed 3 runs on 4 hits (1 homerun), walked 1, struck out 4 and threw a wild pitch over 5.2 innings. He was the losing pitcher.
Game 2 (3-1 WIN)
Robert Neustrom went 2 for 3 with a double, 1 run scored and a stolen base.
Tyler Nevin went 1 for 3 with 1 run scored.
SP: Kevin Smith gave up 3 hits, walked 1 and struck out 4 over 5.0 innings. He was the winning pitcher.
BOWIE BAYSOX (59-42) POSTPONED WITH SOMERSET – AA
The game will be made up as part of a DH on 9/2
ABERDEEN IRONBIRDS (52-50) POSTPONED WITH JERSEY SHORE – A (HIGH)
The game will be made up as part of a DH on 9/3
DELMARVA SHOREBIRDS (58-46) LOST 10-8 AT CAROLINA – A (LOW)
Jacob Teter went 2 for 3 with 1 run scored, 3 RBI and was hit by a pitch.
Logan Michaels went 2 for 4 with 1 run scored, 2 RBI and a stolen base.
SP: Ty Blach allowed 2 hits and struck out 2 over 2.0 innings.