Tides Shut Out Norfolk St. Spartans 6-0
April 6, 2010 - International League (IL1)
Norfolk Tides News Release
Brandon Snyder collected four hits and seven Tides relievers held Norfolk State to two hits in a 6-0 win in front of 8,509 fans Tuesday night at Harbor Park.
Snyder singled four times to pace Norfolk's 11-hit attack, while Josh Bell singled and added an RBI triple. Lou Montanez, Scott Moore and Miguel Abreu each added an RBI single for the Tides, while Joey Gathright added two stolen bases and a run scored.
Seven Tides hurlers combined on the two-hit shutout, with Ross Wolf striking out the side in a perfect inning of work.
The contest was the first between the two teams and benefited the Norfolk State University baseball program.
Brandon Hairston and James Taylor each singled for Norfolk State, who continue their MEAC schedule on Saturday with a doubleheader against Maryland Eastern Shore.
The Tides open up their regular season on Thursday night against the defending International League Champion Durham Bulls, with first pitch slated for 7:15 pm. Right-hander Chris Tillman is scheduled to start for Norfolk against Bulls right-hander Jeremy Hellickson.
The first 10,000 fans to enter Harbor Park on Thursday will receive a 2010 magnet schedule, courtesy of Bank of the Commonwealth and ESPN Radio 94.1.
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