Seven Runs in First Inning Lifts Tides to Series Opening Win
May 9, 2023 - International League (IL)
Norfolk Tides News Release
JACKSONVILLE, FL --- The Norfolk Tides (25-8) defeated the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp (17-15), 10-2, on Tuesday night at 121 Financial Ballpark. The Tides took the lead early with 10 runs through the first three innings, followed by 6.0 scoreless innings by the Norfolk bullpen.
Norfolk came out with a bang, with the Tides batting around without getting out in the first. The scoring broke open after an error. With two runners on, Jordan Westburg belted a three-run shot to make it 4-0. Daz Cameron ripped an RBI double, then Maverick Handley walked two batters later with the bases loaded to go up 6-0 with the bases loaded and none out.
Jeff Lindgren's night was over as the Jacksonville starter without sitting any Tides down. One more run would be charged to him when Colton Cowser hit a sacrifice fly to make it, 7-0.
Jacksonville scored both of their runs in the third inning. Both runs scored on an error, with only one of the runs being earned. That would be the final inning Tides spot starter Noah Denoyer pitched, who started in the place of Drew Rom after he was recalled to Baltimore today. Denoyer allowed the two runs (one earned) on four hits and two walks while striking out three.
The Tides bullpen would combine for six scoreless innings from there. Morgan McSweeney, who ended up earning the win, went two scoreless innings with three strikeouts. Cole Uvila followed him for 2.0 innings with a punch out. Nick Vespi tossed a scoreless inning, retiring three of four batters faced. Phoenix Sanders shut it down for Norfolk, his first finished game this season, to seal the, 10-2, win.
After the series opening win, the Tides have a quick turnaround with a 12:05 p.m. game tomorrow. Norfolk is scheduled to start LHP DL Hall (0-1, 3.38) while LHP Sean Nolin (1-0. 3.24) is the probable for Jacksonville.
POSTGAME NOTES
Wild Wild West: Hitting his ninth home run of the season was Jordan Westburg, who went 1-for-6 with three RBI...he leads the team in homers and is tied for eighth in the International League...he's homered in four of his last six games and is tied for the league lead in homers during May.
The 'Pen Is Mightier: Tides relievers continued to be effective on Tuesday as a combination of Morgan McSweeney, Cole Uvila, Nick Vespi, and Phoenix Sanders tossed 6.0 scoreless innings in relief, combining to allow five hits and five walks while stiking out five...entering today, the Tides bullpen was posting a 3.58 ERA which ranked second in the International League, trailing only the Nashville Sounds who was totaling a 3.32 ERA.
Holy Cowser: In the leadoff spot, Colton Cowser went 2-for-3 with two runs, a double, an RBI and two walks...it was the fourth time he's reached four times safely this season, which leads the team.
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