The Norfolk Tides fell 5-2 to the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp on May 25, 2026, despite home runs from Christian Encarnacion-Strand and José Barrero that tied the game. Jacksonville’s timely hitting in the sixth and eighth innings secured the win, marking Norfolk’s fourth loss in five games.
The Norfolk Tides were defeated 15-3 by the Charlotte Knights on May 17, 2026, at Truist Field in Charlotte, NC, splitting the week series 3-3. Jackson Holliday recorded a triple and scored, while Bryan Ramos hit his first home run of the season.
The Washington Nationals defeated the Boston Red Sox 10-2 in July 2026, powered by Andres Chaparro’s two-run homer and first homers of the season by Chaparro and Nasim Nunez, while minor league affiliates push for playoff spots.
Luis De León led the Chesapeake Baysox to a 6-2 victory over the Erie SeaWolves with nine strikeouts across six and one-third innings on July 26, 2026, in Bowie, Maryland. The Baltimore Orioles’ Double-A affiliate advanced to finish their homestand 5-4 behind strong pitching and timely hitting.
In 1986, Salisbury University Sea Gulls women’s field hockey completed a perfect 17-0 regular season under coach Karen Weaver, while the men’s football team emerged as a national NCAA Division III contender under coach Mike McGlinchey. These seasons launched Salisbury’s rise to athletic prominence.
Mitchell Boe, serving as interim manager, guided the Wilmington Blue Rocks to a 4-2 victory over division leaders Frederick Keys on June 28, boosting their second-half record to 6-3 in the South Atlantic League Northern Division.
Nick Peoples grand slam lifts the Fredericksburg Nationals to a 6-4 victory over the Fayetteville Woodpeckers on July 25, 2026, during Barbie Night at Virginia Credit Union Stadium.
The Fredericksburg Nationals lost 2-1 to the Fayetteville Woodpeckers in a pitchers’ duel, splitting the series and maintaining an 8-4 advantage in the season series. Alexander Meckley pitched 3.2 perfect innings before relief pitching allowed Fayetteville to score two runs.
The Delmarva Shorebirds fell 10-6 to the Hill City Howlers in Lynchburg, VA, hampered by early defensive errors despite a late rally. Starting pitcher Brayan Orrantia took the loss.
The Frederick Keys ended a nine-game road trip with a 6-2 loss to the Rome Emperors at AdventHealth Stadium, finishing the trip with a strong 6-3 record and series wins over Greenville Drive and Rome Emperors before returning home for a six-game series against the Wilmington Blue Rocks.
