Triple-A: Norfolk Tides 4, Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp (Marlins) 2
Enrique Bradfield Jr. singlehandedly delivered the Tides a comeback win, driving in all four Norfolk runs — two in the seventh and two in the eighth — to fry the Jumbo Shrimp. For much of the game, the Norfolk lineup was absolutely dominated by Jacksonville starter Robby Snelling, the Marlins’ #2 prospect, who racked up 12 strikeouts in his five scoreless innings. But they rallied against the bullpen. In the seventh, Bradfield socked a game-tying, two-run homer, a 376-foot shot to right. It was Bradfield’s
first of the year and just the eighth of his professional career, an impressive bit of power for a guy not known for his pop.
An inning later, Bradfield came up again with the bases loaded in a tie game, and lined a sharp single to center to plate two runners. What a day at the plate for Enrique, who can fast-track his arrival to the majors if he’s able to show this kind of offense on a more consistent basis. No other Tides hitter had a particularly notable day, and Jackson Holliday wasn’t in the lineup.
Starter Nestor German held the Jumbo Shrimp to one run in 4.2 innings in his third start of the year, and four relievers combined to allow just one (unearned) run. Chayce McDermott and Andrew Magno each worked a scoreless frame with two strikeouts. A rehabbing Kyle Stowers was 0-for-3 against his former team.
Double-A: Chesapeake Baysox 11, Erie SeaWolves (Tigers) 6
The Baysox busted out the bats with their first double-digit run total of the season. Nearly everyone in the lineup contributed. Seven of the nine batters had a hit, seven of nine had an RBI, and seven of nine scored a run. First baseman Ethan Anderson went 3-for-4 with three runs scored, Carter Young hit a three-run homer, and Aron Estrada swatted a solo shot. The Baysox also went 6-for-11 with runners in scoring position. You’re going to win a lot of games that way.
The ample run support boosted starting pitcher Luis De León, who gave up three runs (two earned) on three hits in five innings. It was a solid if unremarkable effort from the Orioles’ top pitching prospect. Three Chesapeake relievers allowed a run apiece but each also struck out three.
High-A: Frederick Keys 3, Winston-Salem Dash (White Sox) 2
Joseph Dzierwa is good, y’all. The 2025 second-round pick delivered an excellent seven-inning start, giving up six hits, striking out three, and walking nobody. He has a 1.38 ERA in his first two pro starts after a standout showing in spring training. The Keys assured Dzierwa wouldn’t be left with a no-decision by scoring the go-ahead run in the top of the eighth on a Braylin Tavera RBI double.
Cleanup man Victor Figueroa powered a two-run homer to account for Frederick’s other runs. Wehiwa Aloy went 2-for-4 while Nate George took an 0-for-4 from the leadoff spot, though he did have an outfield assist. Ike Irish did not play. In the bullpen, Hans Crouse and Ryan Cabarcas each worked a scoreless inning to preserve the one-run victory.
Low-A: Augusta GreenJackets (Braves) 7, Delmarva Shorebirds 3
A Delmarva loss prevented the Orioles affiliates from pulling off a clean sweep on this night. It was a tie game entering the seventh before Augusta plated two runs in the sixth and another pair in the eighth. Shorebirds starter Brayan Orrantia gave up three runs in 3.1 innings, and reliever Dalton Neuschwander was tagged with the loss in his professional debut, allowing two runs. Neuschwander was the Orioles’ 10th-round pick last year.
The Shorebirds’ runs were driven in by Jordan Sanchez, on an RBI double, and DJ Layton, on a bunt single. Designated hitter Junior Aybar led the team with two hits, including a double.
Saturday’s scheduled games:
- Norfolk: vs. Jacksonville, 6:35 PM. Starter: Levi Wells (1-1, 2.00)
- Chesapeake: vs. Erie, 6:35 PM. Starter: Christian Heberholz (0-1, 27.00)
- Frederick: at Winston-Salem, 6:30 PM. Starter: JT Quinn (0-0, 2.08)
- Delmarva: vs. Augusta, 7:05 PM. Starter: Esteban Mejia (0-1, 2.08)
