IL1 Gwinnett Stripers

Tides Rip Braves

Published on July 5, 2008 under International League (IL1)
Gwinnett Stripers News Release


Richmond, VA - The Norfolk Tides beat the Richmond Braves 10-3 Saturday at The Diamond. The Tides erupted for seven runs in the sixth inning to overcome a 3-0 deficit and beat Richmond for the fourth time in five games.

Richmond scored three runs in the first on RBI singles by Brandon Jones, Diory Hernandez and Reid Gorecki. The Tides picked up a run in the fourth on an RBI single by Mike Costanzo and one in the fifth thanks to three consecutive Richmond errors. In the sixth the Tides sent 11 men to the plate. Scott Moore doubled two home. Chad Heintz knocked in a run with a single. Henitz scored on a wild pitch. Mike McCoy scored on the Braves fourth error of the game. Oscar Salazar doubled two runs home to cap the rally and give the Tides a 9-3 lead. Norfolk tacked on a run in the seventh on an RBI single by Chris Heintz.

Andy Mitchell allowed just one Braves hit after the first inning and earned the win. Jerome Gamble took the loss. Brent Lillibridge had two hits for the Braves. Torres and Moore had two hits each for the Tides.

The Braves open a four game series with the Pawtucket Red Sox Sunday at The Diamond at 6 PM. Chuck James is slated to pitch for the Braves against David Pauley. For ticket information please call the Braves at 359-4444, e-mail [email protected] or visit www.rbraves.com.

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