Norfolk Splits Doubleheader with Charlotte
May 17, 2012 - International League (IL1)
Norfolk Tides News Release
The Norfolk Tides split a doubleheader with Charlotte Thursday night, dropping game one 3-2 before winning game two, 6-1.
In the nightcap, Eddie Gamboa (1-0) was impressive in his Triple-A debut, as he allowed two hits over five shutout innings. Gamboa walked one and struck out three as he became the second Tide to earn a win in his Triple-A debut this week. Rick Zagone also accomplished the feat, as he also earned a win on Sunday afternoon at Indianapolis.
Joe Mahoney had a big game for the Tides, as he singled in the third and belted a bases-clearing double in the fourth. The Tides worked six walks off of Knights pitching, with five of those runners coming around to score.
Ronny Paulino added two singles and an RBI, and he's now hitting .290 in eight games with the Tides this season.
In game one, Charlotte starter Terry Doyle (2-3) went the distance as he allowed two runs on five hits. Doyle surrendered two runs on a second inning double by Paulino, but he faced the minimum over the final five frames to earn his second win of the season.
Norfolk led the contest 2-1 in the fifth inning, but back-to-back RBI singles by Justin Greene and Jim Gallagher provided Doyle with all the run support he would need.
Jason Berken (0-1) suffered the loss, as he allowed three runs on seven hits in five innings of work. Berken struggled with his control as he issued a season-high five walks, two of which came around to score.
Stu Pomeranz tossed two shutout innings in relief in his first appearance for Norfolk since being optioned from Baltimore. Pomeranz, who struck out two in the contest, has now tossed 25.1 shutout innings with 37 strikeouts between Bowie, Norfolk and Baltimore this season.
The two clubs will wrap up their four-game series Friday night at Harbor Park, with first pitch slated for 7:15. Miguel Gonzalez (1-0, 0.84) will take the hill for Norfolk against right-hander Dylan Axelrod (2-1, 0.87). The Zooperstars will be on hand to entertain fans throughout the game.
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