Encarnacion-Strand's Two Homers Lead Norfolk to Victory

June 3, 2026 - LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga - The Norfolk Tides (23-36) defeated the Gwinnett Stripers (30-29), 6-4, on Wednesday at Gwinnett Field. The Tides powered their way to a victory against the Stripers, fueled by a prolific offensive performance and key contributions from the heart of the lineup. Christian Encarnacion-Strand was the offensive catalyst for Norfolk, launching a pair of home runs, his 11th and 12th of the season to provide crucial momentum throughout the game. The Tides' offense broke out early,... Full Story

Norfolk Drops Road Trip Opener

June 2, 2026 - LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga - The Norfolk Tides (22-36) fell to the Gwinnett Stripers (30-28), 6-4, on Tuesday night at Gwinnett Field. Norfolk launched two home runs in the road trip opener but couldn't keep up with the Stripers. Creed Willems went 2-for-4, including his 12th home run of the season. He has now homered in three of his previous four games. Luis Vázquez made his first appearance of the season with Norfolk after getting activated off the Injured List, and hit his first home run of... Full Story

CES Records Four Hits in Series Finale Loss

May 31, 2026 - NORFOLK, Va - The Norfolk Tides (22-35) fell to the Durham Bulls (24-33), 7-6, on Sunday at Harbor Park. Norfolk's comeback fell short in the series finale loss to Durham. Christian Encarnacion-Strand led the Tides offense. He went 4-for-5 with a home run and two RBI. It was his 10th home run of the season, including his eighth with the Tide. He becomes the first Tide to have a four-hit game this season. Heston Kjerstad continued his hot streak, extending his hitting streak to seven games.... Full Story

Willems Blasts Walk-Off Homer

May 30, 2026 - NORFOLK, Va - The Norfolk Tides (22-34) defeated the Durham Bulls (23-33), 8-5, in 10 innings on Saturday night at Harbor Park. The Tides would top the Bulls on an extra-innings walk-off three-run homer by Creed Willems to defeat Durham. Willems would finish the night 2-for-5 with the walk-off home run and totaled four RBI. The home run was his 11th of the season. José Barrero also homered in the game, a two-run shot in the sixth inning which was his 11th home run of the season. Trace... Full Story

• Willems Blasts Walk-Off Homer - Norfolk Tides (IL) May 30
• Norfolk Loses on Seven-Run Inning - Norfolk Tides (IL) May 29
• Tides Sweep Doubleheader vs. Durham - Norfolk Tides (IL) May 28
• Wednesday Night's Game vs. Durham Suspended - Norfolk Tides (IL) May 27
• Homestand Opener Ends in Extra Innings Loss - Norfolk Tides (IL) May 26
• Norfolk Drops Final Game of Road Trip - Norfolk Tides (IL) May 24
• Grand Slam Walks Off Tides In Extras - Norfolk Tides (IL) May 23
• Tides Snap Losing Streak at Jacksonville - Norfolk Tides (IL) May 22
• Admirals Announce 2026-27 Regular Season Schedule - Norfolk Admirals (ECHL) May 22
• Tides Drop Fourth Straight Game - Norfolk Tides (IL) May 21
• CES, Barrero Homer in Loss - Norfolk Tides (IL) May 19
• Tides, Knights Split Series in Charlotte - Norfolk Tides (IL) May 17
• Holliday Hits Game Winning Home Run - Norfolk Tides (IL) May 16
• Norfolk Drop Second Straight In Charlotte - Norfolk Tides (IL) May 15
• Norfolk Drops First Game At Charlotte - Norfolk Tides (IL) May 14
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June 5	IL	Norfolk at Gwinnett	7:05 p.m.
June 4	IL	Norfolk at Gwinnett	7:05 p.m.
June 3	IL	Norfolk 6 at Gwinnett 4	Final
June 2	IL	Norfolk 4 at Gwinnett 6	Final
May 31	IL	Durham 7 at Norfolk 6	Final
May 30	IL	Durham 5 at Norfolk 8	Final (10)
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• Encarnacion-Strand’s two homers help Tides level series at Gwinnett - IL Newport News Daily Press (June 3)
• Owen Murphy gets early support as Stripers halt 4-game losing streak - IL Gwinnett Daily Post (June 3)
• Tides lose seesaw series finale as Durham gains split - IL Newport News Daily Press (June 1)
• 7-run seventh propels Durham past Tides, leveling Harbor Park series - IL Newport News Daily Press (May 30)
• ODU legend Jeff Ware, now Norfolk Tides’ pitching coach, had career boosted by Michael Jordan home run - IL Newport News Daily Press (May 29)
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