Triple-A: Norfolk Tides 3, Gwinnett Stripers (ATL) 1
Norfolk gave up one run early—on a solo homer by former Oriole Andrew Velazquez—but nothing after that. Starter Chayce McDermott (CC’s #10 prospect) was solid, locking down Gwinnett hitters with five innings where he struck out seven. Trey McGough, Nick Vespi and Matt Krook pitched a shutout after McDermott’s strong start.
The Tides’ offense was outhit, 8-5, but they timed the hits well. Heston Kjerstad (#15) had the biggest blow, a two-run homer in the bottom of the first behind a Connor Norby (#7) single.