Basallo Hits Two Homers In Doubleheader Split
IL Norfolk Tides

Basallo Hits Two Homers In Doubleheader Split

Published on May 22, 2025 under International League (IL)
Norfolk Tides News Release


ST. PAUL, Mn - The Norfolk Tides (17-29) split a doubleheader with the St. Paul Saints (23-21) on Thursday night at CHS Field. The Tides took game one with ease, 8-3, but fell short in game two, 3-2. It was the first time the Tides have played at St. Paul in franchise history.

Norfolk took the lead early in game one. After scoring in the first inning on a passed ball, Norfolk put up four runs in the third inning that was capped by a two-run homer by Jud Fabian. It was his ninth homer of the season, and finished the game 2-for-4. TT Bowens also had an RBI double in the inning, who also finished 2-for-4 but with two doubles and the RBI.

It was the Samuel Basallo show from there, blasting a two-run homer in the fourth inning. In the top of the seventh, Basallo would go yard for a second time, a solo shot, that totaled nine on the season. He finished the night 3-for-3 with four runs, a double, two homers, three RBI and a walk. St. Paul scored all three runs on two home runs by Matt Wallner, but wasn't enough to keep up with Norfolk in the Tides' 8-3 win.

Game two would prove to be a pitcher's duel. Both teams scored a run each, with St. Paul getting the first run in the second inning, getting a solo homer by Emmanuel Rodriguez. But Norfolk tied it up the following inning, with Coby Mayo knocking an RBI single. St. Paul would get a run in each of the fifth and sixth inning, forcing Norfolk to play catch-up in the top of the seventh. Chadwick Tromp made it interesting by blasting a solo home run with one out, his first of the season with Norfolk. But the Tides would not prevail, falling 3-2.

Game three of the series is set for Friday night in St. Paul, with first pitch at 7:35 p.m. Norfolk has yet to announce a starter, while RHP David Festa (2-1, 3.60) is set to throw for St. Paul.

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