Connor Norby went 4 for 5 with a double, a homerun (his third in as many days), 1 run scored and 2 RBI for the Tides. In three games in Buffalo, Norby is slashing .467/ .500/ 1.200 with 3 HR, 10 RBI and 18 total bases. He is the Orioles Hangout MiLB Player of the Day.
NORBY DOES IT AGAIN!@norby_connor blasts a two-run shot, his 21st of the season!
— Norfolk Tides (@NorfolkTides) September 22, 2023
Tues: Grand Slam
Wed: Grand Slam
Tonight: 2-run bomb
What a week it's been for Norby!#RisingTide pic.twitter.com/SrDrd21hUW
In the 8th inning, @norby_connor tallied his fourth hit of the night and his International League leading 163rd hit of the season.
— Norfolk Tides (@NorfolkTides) September 22, 2023
That sets the O's affiliate franchise record for most hits in a season, topping Ryan Mountcastle's 2019 IL MVP season (162 hits)! 👏👏#RisingTide pic.twitter.com/gHPrSMzRmX
The cream of the crop 🤩 ✨
— Norfolk Tides (@NorfolkTides) September 22, 2023
Connor Norby has completely dominated in his first full season at Triple-A, rewriting the record books in multiple categories 📈#ProtecttheHarbor | #risingtide pic.twitter.com/q9ozq95TVa
NORFOLK TIDES (89-57) LOST 7-6 AT BUFFALO – AAA
- Coby Mayo went 2 for 4 with 1 run scored and a walk.
- Josh Lester went 1 for 4 with a double, 1 run scored, 1 RBI and a walk.
- SP: Bruce Zimmermann (4-7) allowed 5 runs on 9 hits, walked 3 and struck out 6 over 4.2 innings. He was the losing pitcher.
Norfolk keeps creeping closer in the 7th after scoring three more runs! @joshlester4 knocked in the first run on an RBI double!
— Norfolk Tides (@NorfolkTides) September 22, 2023
Tides trail, 7-6.#RisingTide pic.twitter.com/YUvfUEiZLP
BOWIE BAYSOX (67-70) – AA
Finished in 3rd place overall in the Eastern League’s Southwest Division
Missed 1st half playoffs by 6.5 games & 2nd half by 4.5 games.
ABERDEEN IRONBIRDS (66-63) – A (HIGH)
Finished in 4th place overall in the South Atlantic League’s North Division
Missed 1st half playoffs by 6.0 games & 2nd half by 3.5 games.
DELMARVA SHOREBIRDS (56-74) – A (LOW)
Finished in 6th place overall in the Carolina League’s North Division
Missed 1st half playoffs by 11.0 games & 2nd half by 11.5 games.