Jumbo Shrimp Fall in Finale with Norfolk
June 5, 2022 - International League (IL)
Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp News Release
NORFOLK, Va - Following their historic 20-run offensive output from Saturday, the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp bats were held relatively quiet in an 8-2 loss to the Norfolk Tides Sunday afternoon at Harbor Park.
Norfolk (26-28) jumped out to another early lead and never looked back. Richie Martin led off with a single against Jumbo Shrimp starter Bryan Hoeing (L, 4-2). Three batters later, Jacob Nottingham and DJ Stewart walked to load the bases. Rylan Bannon reached on a fielder's choice, scoring Martin to give Norfolk a 1-0 lead. Anthony Bemboom followed with a single, scoring both Nottingham and Stewart to increase the advantage to 3-0.
The Tides continued to build their lead in the bottom of the second. After two quick outs to start the inning, Stewart worked a walk and Kyle Stowers hit a towering two-run home run to give Norfolk a 5-0 lead.
Jacksonville (28-26) broke through in the top of the third against Norfolk starter DL Hall (W, 1-1). With two outs, Peyton Burdick singled and Lewin Díaz (12) drove him in with a two-run home run to cut the deficit to 5-2.
Norfolk responded immediately in the bottom of the third. Stewart led off with a walk and following a strikeout, Bemboom was hit by a pitch and Patrick Dorrian walked, loading the bases. After a mound visit, Dylan Harris hit a sac fly, plating Stewart to give the Tides a 6-2 advantage.
The Tides continued to add to their lead in the fifth. Cadyn Grenier doubled and scored two batters later from a double by Bemboom to increase the Norfolk lead to 7-2.
The final tally of the game for the Tides came in the bottom of the sixth. With one out, Stowers blasted his second home run of the day, giving Norfolk a 8-2 lead.
After an off day on Monday, the Jumbo Shrimp return home for a six-game set with the Gwinnett Stripers, starting Tuesday, June 7 at 7:05 p.m. LHP Will Stewart (0-0, 4.20) will start on the mound for Jacksonville and Gwinnett will hand the ball off to RHP Huascar Ynoa (1-2, 5.09).
Jacksonville opens Tuesday's homestand with Community First Credit Union's Two for Tuesday, where tickets are two-for-one at the box office for Community First Credit Union members using their CFCU credit or debit card at the Miller Electric Box Office. Dog's can get in free when their human companions buy a ticket on a Canine and Crustaceans Night, presented by Jacksonville Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Arlington and Forever Vets Animal Hospital!
Coverage begins at 6:50 p.m. ET on ESPN 690, espn690.com and MiLB.tv.
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