Creed Willems hit a walk-off three-run home run in the 10th inning Saturday night, giving the Norfolk Tides an 8-5 victory over the Durham Bulls at Harbor Park.
Willems finished 2-for-5 with four RBIs, and his home run was his 11th of the season. The victory was Norfolk’s third win of the series.
Willems Delivers in Extra Innings
Norfolk rallied for the extra-innings win after Durham erased a 5-2 deficit. Willems provided the final blow with his three-run home run against the Bulls.
José Barrero also homered for the Tides, hitting a two-run shot in the sixth inning. The home run was Barrero’s 11th of the season.
Trace Bright Pitches Six Innings
Trace Bright worked six innings for Norfolk, allowing two runs on five hits and two walks. He struck out five batters.
Bright exited the game without a decision after Durham rallied to force extra innings.
Series Finale Ahead
The Norfolk Tides entered the game with a 22-34 record, while the Durham Bulls entered at 23-33. Norfolk will look to clinch the series in the finale, which is scheduled for tomorrow at 1:05 p.m.
MSB Analysis
Willems’ four-RBI performance supplied Norfolk’s decisive moment in a game that reached extra innings after Durham’s comeback. His walk-off home run, along with Barrero’s two-run shot and Bright’s six-inning outing, accounted for the key performances in the Tides’ 8-5 victory.
Source: Original report
