This was a promising enough game early on for Norfolk, as two of their first three batters reached base. That was Connor Norby with a walk and Colton Cowser with a single that moved Norby to third. Cowser then stole second base and the Bisons catcher threw the ball away, letting Norby score the first run of the game. Cowser got to third on the play, but could not be driven in.
Unfortunately for the Tides, this was 50% of its total run output in the game, and Buffalo had a lot more than that waiting for them.