Keegan Akin stayed hot for the Ironbirds, while Jhon Peluffo was shelled for the second straight start since his promotion.
Norfolk Tides 4, Charlotte Knights (CHW) 0
Joe Gunkel (6.1 IP, 6 H, 1 BB, 5 K) had a solid start, and a trio of relievers were able to preserve the shutout for him. The Tides got on the board in the first inning with a solo shot by Trey Mancini, who also doubled home a run in the sixth.
Michael Almanzar added a solo homer of his own in the seventh, and Corban Joseph tacked on the final insurance run with an RBI single in the eighth.