CES Records Four Hits in Series Finale Loss
IL Norfolk Tides

CES Records Four Hits in Series Finale Loss

Published on May 31, 2026 under International League (IL)
Norfolk Tides News Release


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. He went 2-for-5 with a run and two doubles. Tommy Pham also made his presence known, hitting his first home run of the season in a two-hit day.

Pham's home run came in the eighth inning when the Tides were down two. Norfolk would not be able to complete the comeback, falling 7-6. The Tides split the homestand 3-3 with Durham and will hit the road starting Tuesday for a six-game series at Gwinnett.

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