Tides return favor, Thump PawSox 5-2
Published on May 20, 2010 under International League (IL1)
Pawtucket Red Sox News Release
One night after blanking Norfolk, the tables were turned as the Tides hit three homers, beating Michael Bowden and Pawtucket, 5-2. Pawtucket (19-21) managed just two runs on 6 hits. Bubba Bell had a pair of singles and a grounder that scored a run in the ninth , Ryan Khoury doubled, Lars Anderson doubled and singled, and Niuman Romero singled to knock in the other PawSox score.
Bowden (1-2) worked 7 innings, but could not overcome the three home runs he surrendered. Scott Moore hit a two run shot in the second inning and a solo homer in the sixth. In the third, Justin Turner added a two run job of his own. Norfolk starter Chris Tillman (4-4) was never really in any sort of trouble. Pedro Viola allowed the only PawSox run.
The series will continue on Thursday night at 7:15 p.m. Fabio Castro (2-2, 6.56) will face Jake Arrietta (3-2, 2.20).
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