The Buffalo Bisons scored six runs in the seventh inning Sunday at Sahlen Field, rallying to defeat the Norfolk Tides 9-3. The loss completed Norfolk’s six-game road trip against Buffalo with a 2-4 record.
Michael Forret Makes First Start for Norfolk
Michael Forret made his first start for the Norfolk Tides after the organization acquired him in a trade with Tampa Bay for Tyler Wells. Forret received no decision after pitching 4.2 innings.
He allowed two runs on seven hits and two walks while striking out five. The Norfolk Tides entered the game with an 11-26 record in the current split and a 39-73 overall record. The Buffalo Bisons entered at 21-18 in the split and 56-58 overall.
Buffalo Rally Follows Norfolk Lead
Creed Willems hit his 15th home run of the season and finished 2-for-3 with a walk. Rece Hinds then hit a two-run double in the seventh inning, giving the Norfolk Tides their only lead of the game at 3-2.
The Buffalo Bisons responded with six runs in the seventh inning and added one run in the ninth to secure the 9-3 victory. The result closed Norfolk’s road trip against Buffalo.
Norfolk Begins Two-Week Homestand
The Norfolk Tides will return home Tuesday to host the Gwinnett Stripers. This series begins a two-week homestand for Norfolk.
Maryland Sports Blog Take
Michael Forret delivered five strikeouts and held Buffalo to two runs through 4.2 innings in his first start for the Norfolk Tides. Norfolk briefly took a 3-2 lead on Rece Hinds’ seventh-inning double, but Buffalo’s six-run inning changed the outcome.
The Norfolk Tides now return home after finishing the road trip with a 2-4 record. Tuesday’s matchup with the Gwinnett Stripers opens the two-week homestand.
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