Tides Fall in 10
April 8, 2016 - International League (IL1)
Norfolk Tides News Release
The Gwinnett Braves thwarted a ninth inning Tides rally, then used a two-out homer in the tenth to knock off Norfolk 4-2 Friday night at Harbor Park.
With the score tied 2-2 in the ninth, Norfolk mounted a near game-winning rally off of Braves reliever Danny Burawa (1-0). Michael Almanzar worked a one-out walk and moved to third on a single by Paul Janish, and L.J. Hoes followed with another walk to force the bases loaded. Burawa escaped the threat, however, as he retired Christian Walker on a strikeout before getting Joey Terdoslavich to ground out to second on a 3-2 pitch, sending the game to extra innings.
In the tenth, Daniel Castro worked a one-out walk from Zach Phillips (0-1), and Reid Brignac followed by reaching on a fielder's choice. Tyler Moore then lofted the first pitch he saw over the left-center field wall for a two-run homer, giving the Braves a 4-2 lead.
Madison Younginer made the lead hold up, as he worked a scoreless tenth to earn the save and give the Braves their second straight win to open the 2016 season.
Hoes led Norfolk's offense with a double and two walks, as the Tides drew seven walks in the contest but left 10 men on base. Henry Urrutia singled, walked and scored a run, while Ozzie Martinez added a single, walk and stolen base.
Norfolk starter Nick Additon yielded two runs on five hits over four innings of work. The Braves plated both of their runs off of him in the second frame, as Gwinnett strung together four consecutive hits - including RBI knocks by Ryan Lavarnway and Rio Ruiz - to take an early 2-0 lead.
The Tides and Braves continue their opening series Saturday night, with first pitch set for 7:05. Todd Redmond will make his Norfolk debut and will be opposed by right-hander Aaron Blair. Saturday also features the first postgame fireworks show of the season, presented by Wawa.
Notes: Former Old Dominion quarterback and current Minnesota Viking Taylor Heinicke threw out the ceremonial first pitch as part of ODU Night...Gwinnett starter Mike Foltynewicz walked five and struck out one over four innings of work...Norfolk used five relievers in the contest, with the quintet combining to strike out eight over six innings out of the bullpen...Former Tide Brandon Snyder played left field for the Braves, singling in five plate appearances.
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