Minor League Scores – 8/27/11

Published by Jordan Tuwiner on August 27, 2011
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Norfolk 2, Gwinnett 4 Opponent Location Time Starter
53-80 Box Score Gwinnett Braves Away 2:05 PM Chris Tillman
  • Kyle Hudson went 1 for 4 with a run, a double, and a strikeout.
  • Tyler Henson went 0 for 3 with a run, a walk, and a strikeout.
  • Josh Bell went 0 for 2 with 2 walks and 2 strikeouts.
  • Brandon Snyder went 1 for 4 with an RBI and 2 strikeouts.
  • Robbie Widlansky went 2 for 3 with an RBI and a walk.
  • Wynn Pelzer pitched 1.1 scoreless innings.
Notes
  • Fans are invited to join the Tides on Saturday, September 3 for Fan Appreciation Night. Thousands of prizes will be given away to lucky fans to show our appreciation for their support.
  • The Norfolk Tides will have post-game fireworks on Saturday, September 3 and Sunday, September 4. Fans are encouraged to come out for the last two fireworks shows of 2011!
  • With his 1000th career managerial win the rear view mirror, Gary Allenson now sets his sights on another milestone. The Tides skipper is 280-334 in parts of five seasons with the Norfolk club, putting him just 2 wins shy of Frank Verdi’s club record of 282 wins. Verdi managed the Tides from 1977-1980 and went 282-277.
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Bowie 2, Erie 6 Opponent Location Time Starter
71-61 Box Score Erie SeaWolves Away 1:05 PM Bobby Bundy
  • Xavier Avery went 2 for 3 with a run, 2 doubles, and a walk.
  • Buck Britton went 1 for 3 with an RBI.
  • L.J. Hoes went 0 for 4 with an RBI.
  • Joe Mahoney went 0 for 4 with 2 strikeouts.
  • Brandon Waring went 1 for 4 with a strikeout.
  • Caleb Joseph went 0 for 4 with a strikeout.
  • Aaron Baker went 1 for 3 with a run and a strikeout.
  • Oliver Drake pitched 6.1 innings, allowing 9 hits and 5 runs (4 ER) with 4 strikeouts.
Notes
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Potomac, Frederick Opponent Location Time Starter
78-52 Postponed Potomac Nationals Home 1:00 PM Nathan Moreau
Notes
  • Frederick will now close out their homestand with a doubleheader against Potomac on Sunday afternoon beginning at 1 p.m. LHP Nathan Moreau (11-10, 4.42) will start game one of twin bill while LHP Jake Pettit (5-0, 1.38) will start the nightcap. For the P-Nats, RHP Erik Davis (0-3, 6.14) will go in game one and LHP Sammy Solis (4-2, 3.25) will start game two. Both games will be seven inning affairs.
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Delmarva 8, Greensboro 9 Opponent Location Time Starter
55-76 Box Score Greensboro Grasshoppers Away 4:00 PM Jake Cowan
Notes
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Staten Island, Aberdeen Opponent Location Time Starter
22-44 Postponed Off
Notes
  • Hurricane Irene has forced the postponement of tonight’s game. Sunday’s game in Staten Island was pushed back into a double header on Monday starting at 6:05 p.m. in Staten Island.
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GCL Rays 3, GCL Orioles 0 Opponent Location Time Starter
37-20 Box Score GCL Yankees Home 12:00 PM N/A
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