Tides Split Twinbill with Rochester
May 22, 2015 - International League (IL1)
Norfolk Tides News Release
Norfolk used a strong outing from Michael Bowden and a two-run homer from Dariel Alvarez to blank the Rochester Red Wings 3-0 in game two of a doubleheader Friday night at Harbor Park. The Red Wings knocked off the Tides 11-4 in game one.
Bowden (3-1) turned in his second straight scoreless start, as he allowed just three hits and one walk over 5.1 innings of work. The 28-year-old struck out a season-high six while throwing 57 of his 82 pitches for strikes as he helped Norfolk register its league-leading seventh shutout of the season.
Since being forced into a starting role due to the promotion of Tyler Wilson to Baltimore, Bowden has gone 2-0 with nine strikeouts in 10.1 shutout innings.
Norfolk got all the runs they would need in the first frame, as Alvarez hit his team-leading fourth home run into the Tides bullpen in right field - a two-run shot off of Tayler Rogers (3-3). Alvarez, who also singled later in the contest, has hit four of Norfolk's six home runs at Harbor Park this season.
Cesar Cabral recorded two outs in the contest before giving way to Jorge Rondon, who worked a scoreless seventh inning to record his first save of the season.
In game one, Rochester jumped out to an early lead on the strength of two home runs from Kennys Vargas and cruised to an 11-4 win.
Making his first rehab appearance with the Tides after being placed on Baltimore's disabled list with bronchitis, Bud Norris (0-1) took the loss after yielding nine runs on twelve hits in 2.2 innings of work. Norris surrendered two runs in the first and five more in the second before departing after allowing two more runs in the third. Eight of the nine runs the Red Wings scored came with two outs off of Norris, who threw 47 of his 72 pitches for strikes.
Vargas powered the Wings offense with two home runs off of Norris, as he connected on a solo shot in the first frame before belting a three-run drive in the second. The Wings, who entered play leading the IL in both runs (181) and batting average (.272), collected 17 hits in the contest - including six for extra bases.
The 11 runs and 17 hits allowed by the Tides were both season-highs.
Nolan Reimold singled twice and doubled twice as he registered four of Norfolk's eight hits in the contest. Julio Borbon added an RBI triple and two runs scored.
The two clubs continue their four-game series Saturday night, with first pitch slated for 7:05. Elih Villanueva (0-1, 10.80) makes his Harbor Park debut against right-hander Tyler Duffy, who will be making his first start for Rochester after being promoted from Double-A Friday.
Saturday night's contest will feature postgame fireworks, courtesy of Liberty University.
Notes: Prior to Friday's game, the Orioles activated infielder Everth Cabrera and optioned Rey Navarro to Norfolk...Infielder Derrik Gibson was transferred to Norfolk from Double-A Bowie prior to the doubleheader, going 2-for-5 in the twinbill...Steve Clevenger went hitless in four at-bats in the opener, snapping a nine-game hitting streak...Chris Parmelee did not appear in game two, the first game he's not played in this season.
• Discuss this story on the International League message board...
International League Stories from May 22, 2015
- Tides Split Twinbill with Rochester - Norfolk Tides
- Tides Split Twinbill with Rochester - Norfolk Tides
- Columbus Tops Gwinnett, 8-4 - Gwinnett Stripers
- Hanson Powers Tribe to 6-4 Win over Chiefs - Indianapolis Indians
- Bulls Best Sloppy RailRiders - Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders
- Chiefs Drop Back-And-Forth Series Opener - Syracuse Mets
- Montz, Shaw Back Couch in PawSox' 6-5 Win - Pawtucket Red Sox
- Surkamp Traded to Dodgers Organization - Charlotte Knights
- Pigs Squeak Past Knights 3-1 on Friday - Charlotte Knights
- LHV Game Notes - Lehigh Valley IronPigs
- SWB Game Notes - Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders
- Orioles Reinstate INF Everth Cabrera from the Disabled List; Option INF Rey Navarro to Triple-A Norf - Norfolk Tides
- Durham Bulls Game Notes - Durham Bulls
- Bisons Notes - Buffalo at Toledo (7:00 p.m.) - Buffalo Bisons
- Gwinnett Braves Offering $5 Tickets for Memorial Day, Free Tickets for Fans with Military I.D. - Gwinnett Stripers
- Mud Hens Memorial Day Weekend Promotions - Toledo Mud Hens
The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.
