The Norfolk Tides defeated the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp 10-9 in 10 innings Thursday at Harbor Park in Norfolk, Virginia, taking the series lead. Brandon Butterworth delivered a walk-off, two-run single in the 10th inning to secure the victory for the Tides.
Trailing by three runs earlier in the game, Norfolk rallied to tie the score in the sixth inning. After Jacksonville scored two runs in extra innings to regain the lead, the Tides responded in the bottom of the 10th with a comeback capped by Butterworth’s clutch hit.
José Barrero Leads Norfolk’s Offense
José Barrero went 4-for-5 with a home run and four RBIs for the Norfolk Tides. His 22nd home run of the season leads the team. Barrero also contributed an RBI single in the 10th inning, helping to extend the rally. Norfolk finished with 15 hits in the game.
Brandon Butterworth Delivers in the 10th
Jacksonville scored two runs in the extra innings to take a brief lead, but Norfolk answered in the bottom of the 10th. Butterworth’s two-run single completed the comeback and gave the Tides the 10-9 victory.
The source lists Norfolk’s record as 23-34 for the game segment and 51-81 overall. Jacksonville’s record is listed as 25-34 for the game segment and 67-66 overall.
Maryland Sports Blog Take
The Norfolk Tides overcame a three-run deficit and Jacksonville’s two extra-inning runs to win on Brandon Butterworth’s walk-off single. José Barrero also provided a major offensive contribution with four hits, four RBIs and his 22nd home run of the season.
Source: Original report
