Norfolk Snaps Winning Streak Thursday
Published on August 20, 2026 under International League (IL)
Norfolk Tides News Release
NORFOLK, Va - The Norfolk Tides (17-29 | 45-76) were shutout by the Nashville Sounds (23-25 | 66-57), 7-0, on Thursday at Harbor Park. It marks the first loss of the series for the Tides, snapping a three-game winning streak.
Nashville scored six of their runs in the first three innings, leaving the Tides behind in the dust. Heston Kjerstad had three of the five hits for the Tides, going 3-for-3 with a triple and a walk.
The Tides still lead the series 2-1. They are 6-3 during the two-week homestand.
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