Everything was coming up Norfolk on Saturday. After struggling at the plate this season, Tides hitters exploded for 11 hits and eight runs. Catcher Brett Cumberland led the hit parade with two home runs. Cumberland had a 3-for-5 day that puts him at .231 with an .829 OPS on the season. Jahmai Jones, another name fans are clamoring for to reach Baltimore soon, reached base five times with three hits and two walks. He’s hitting .296 with a .916 OPS. Mason McCoy homered and hit a two-RBI double. Tyler Nevin had an RBI and a walk.
Meanwhile, Kevin Smith (1-1, 3.