Norfolk 7, Durham 14 – Box Score
- Brandon Snyder went 0 for 5 with 2 strikeouts.
- Scott Moore went 0 for 4.
- Rhyne Hughes went 1 for 4 with 2 runs.
- Josh Bell went 1 for 4 with a run, an RBI and a strikeout.
- Troy Patton pitched .1 inning, allowing 6 hits, 2 home runs and 6 runs (5 ER). He walked 1 batter and struck out 2.
Analysis: Snyder and Bell continue their struggles, Bell now has 9 strikeouts and no walks. I don’t need to comment on Patton’s start.
Akron 2, Bowie 4 – Box Score
- Ryan Adams went 1 for 3 with a double and a walk.
- Caleb Joseph went 0 for 3 with an RBI and a strikeout.
- Pedro Florimon Jr. went 2 for 4 with 2 RBI and a strikeout.
- Ryohei Tanaka pitched 6 innings, allowing 5 hits and 2 ER. He walked 1 batter and struck out 2.
- Eddie Gamboa pitched 2 scoreless relief innings, allowing 1 hit. He walked 1 batter and struck out 2.
- Wilfrido Perez pitched 1 inning, allowing 2 hits. He struck out 1 batter.
Analysis: Florimon got back on track, he had 2 hits tonight, and 2 total before tonight.
Lynchburg 5, Frederick 2 – Box Score
- Xavier Avery went 0 for 4.
- Kyle Hudson went 0 for 2 with a run, a walk and a strikeout.
- Ronnie Welty went 0 for 2 with a run, 2 walks and 2 strikeouts.
- L.J. Hoes went 1 for 4 with an RBI.
- Billy Rowell went 1 for 3 with a run, a home run, 1 RBI, a walk and a strikeout.
- Brandon Cooney pitched 1 inning, allowing 3 hits and 1 ER. He struck out 1 batter.
Analysis: Avery and Hoes had to cool off eventually, right? Welty picked up his first 2 walks of the season, and now has 2 walks and 8 strikeouts.
Hagerstown 15, Delmarva 2 – Box Score
- Justin Dalles went 1 for 3.
- Garabez Rosa went 1 for 3 with an RBI.
- Tyler Kolodny went 1 for 3 with a home run, a walk and a strikeout.
- Jesse Beal pitched 5 innings, allowing 8 hits and 5 ER. He walked 2 batters and struck out 2.
Analysis: Beal couldn’t follow up his Delmarva debut, but he’ll be back. Two walks in one game is actually extremely rare to see from him.
Game previews for tomorrow:
| Team | Opponent | Location | Time | Starter |
| Norfolk Tides | Durham Bulls | Away | 5:05 PM | Brandon Erbe |
| Bowie Baysox | Akron Aeros | Away | 1:35 PM | Tim Bascom |
| Frederick Keys | Myrtle Beach Pelicans | Home | 2:00 PM | N/A |
| Delmarva Shorebirds | Greensboro Grasshoppers | Away | 7:05 PM | Tony Butler |
Oliver Drake was placed on the DL, so he won’t be starting the game. It’s not clear who is starting in his place.



Wow. That’s one ugly pitching line for Patton. Hope we don’t see anything like that the rest of the year.
I hope not, this is a very important season for Patton. He’s finally healthy and he needs to show he can still compete.