Memphis took it to Norfolk starter Drew Rom from the jump. Rom allowed four runs in the first, two more in the second, and exited after recording only five outs. Rom walked a pair before allowing three run-scoring singles in the first.
He picked up two quick outs in the second but allowed two more singles and a double. Rom exited after throwing 60 pitches (38 strikes).
Keegan Akin tossed a scoreless inning with a pair of strikeouts.
Lewin Díaz broke the drought with a two run homer in the third. Connor Norby went 2-for-4 from the leadoff spot and scored the only other Norfolk run on a late single by Daz Cameron.