Knuckleballer Mickey Jannis started and allowed a pair of runs over four innings. Jannis allowed four hits, walked two, and struck out four on the evening. Shawn Armstrong replaced Jannis and allowed two runs in 1.1 innings. Futures Game selection Marco Diplán tossed 1.2 hitless innings and struck out two. Charlotte brought the tying run to third in the ninth, but Dusten Knight slammed the door shut to secure the victory.
Tyler Nevin got the Tides on the board with a solo homer in the fourth inning. Seth Mejias-Brean provided Norfolk the lead with a two-run shot, and Zach Jarrett added a solo blast of his own.