By: Charles Boemmel, Jr.

Bruce Zimmermann gave up 1 run on 5 hits with 1 walk and 5 strikeouts over 7.0 innings pitched in Norfolk’s win over Gwinnett.  The win was his first pitching for the Tides.   He is the Orioles Hangout MiLB Player of the Day.

NORFOLK TIDES (53-73) WON 5-1 OVER GWINNETT – AAA

  • Ryan Mountcastle went 3 for 5 with 2 runs scored, 1 double, 1 homerun and 2 RBI.
  • Hunter Cervenka struck out 2 over 1.0 clean inning of relief pitched.

BOWIE BAYSOX (69-58) LOST 4-3 TO BINGHAMTON – AA

  • Ryan Ripken went 2 for 4 with 1 run scored, 1 homerun and 2 RBI.
  • Zach Muckenhirn gave up 1 run on 1 hit with 3 walks and 4 strikeouts over 2.0 innings of relief pitched.  He took the loss, his fifth. 

FREDERICK KEYS (49-74) SUSPENDED WITH POTOMAC – A (ADV.)

The game will be resumed on 8/21

DELMARVA SHOREBIRDS (84-41) WON 6-5 OVER GREENSBORO – A (LOW)

  • Johnny Rizer went 3 for 5 with 1 run scored, 1 double and 1 RBI.
  • Felix Bautista gave up 1 run on 2 hits with 2 walks and 1 strikeout over 1.0 inning of relief pitched.  He was credited with both a blown save and the win.

ABERDEEN IRONBIRDS (35-28) OFF (ALL-STAR BREAK) – A (SHORT)

GULF COAST ORIOLES (31-13) WON 6-5 OVER GCL BRAVES – ROOKIE

  • Darell Hernaiz went 4 for 4 with 2 runs scored, 1 triple, 1 RBI and 1 walk.
  • Jordan Kipper struck out 2 over 2.0 clean innings of relief pitched.  He earned the win, his second without a loss.