Norfolk gets past Toledo
Published on June 26, 2015 under International League (IL1)
Norfolk Tides News Release
Norfolk plated two runs in the bottom of the tenth inning to rally past the Toledo Mud Hens 5-4 Friday night at Harbor Park. The win was Norfolk's fifth straight and improved the Tides (42-32) to a season-high 10 games over the .500 mark.
The Mud Hens took a one-run lead in the top of the tenth inning, but Norfolk rallied in the bottom half for its fifth walk-off win of the season. Rey Navarro ignited the game-winning rally with an infield single off of Jose Valdez (2-4), and Christian Walker followed with an RBI double to left-center field to tie the score. One out and two walks later, Michael Almanzar came to the plate with the bases loaded and hit a sharp ground ball to shortstop Dixon Machado. Machado dove to his right to field the grounder but had no play at the plate, allowing Walker to scamper home on the game-ending fielder's choice.
Steve Clevenger paced Norfolk's offense with three hits and an intentional walk in five plate appearances, including a game-tying RBI single with two outs in the eighth inning. Clevenger, who has now hit safely in 12 of his last 14 games, has hit .343 in 42 games with the Tides this season.
Making a spot start in place of regularly scheduled starter Kevin Gausman, Michael Bowden pitched into the sixth inning but did not factor in the decision. Bowden allowed three runs on six hits, walking two and striking out four. He's now qualified among the IL leaders, where his 2.43 ERA ranks fourth in the league. Bowden is one of four Tides players - along with Chris Jones, Tyler Wilson and Zach Davies - ranked in the top 11 in the league in ERA.
Pedro Beato (4-3) earned the win, as Norfolk's bullpen combined to allow one run on three hits over five innings of work.
The Tides have now matched their season-high with five consecutive wins, and the victory was Norfolk's 11th straight over the Mud Hens at Harbor Park.
The two clubs continue their three-game set Saturday night at Harbor Park, with first pitch slated for 7:05. Mike Wright (4-0, 2.45) will make the start for Norfolk against right-hander Derek Hankins (1-1, 6.75).
Saturday night is Star Wars Night at Harbor Park, as several costumed characters will be traversing the concourse posing for pictures. There will also be a postgame fireworks show presented by your local Ford dealer.
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