The Norfolk Tides beat the Syracuse Mets 5-4 in 10 innings on Luis Vázquez’s walk-off RBI single in the bottom of the 10th inning July 10 at Harbor Park. The victory gave Norfolk a series lead and marked back-to-back wins for the first time since June 3 – 4.
Norfolk Tides Answer Early Syracuse Lead
The Syracuse Mets scored two runs in the first inning, but the Norfolk Tides responded with a second-inning home run from José Barrero. Christian Encarnacion Strand then hit a three-run home run in the third inning, giving Norfolk the lead.
These home runs marked the 18th of the season for both Barrero and Encarnacion Strand.
The Syracuse Mets tied the game by scoring one run in each of the seventh and eighth innings, sending the contest to extra innings.
Luis Vázquez Delivers in the 10th
Josh Walker held the Syracuse Mets scoreless for a second consecutive inning in the 10th. In the bottom of the inning, Norfolk had runners on first and second with one out before Vázquez delivered the walk-off RBI single.
Entering the game, the Norfolk Tides had a 4-10 series record and a 32-57 overall record. The Syracuse Mets had a 7-8 series record and a 45-45 overall record heading into the matchup.
Maryland Sports Blog Take
The Norfolk Tides overcame an early deficit and secured the 5-4 win in the 10th inning. Barrero and Encarnacion Strand provided the home runs, Walker kept the Syracuse Mets scoreless in the 10th, and Vázquez finished the game with the walk-off single.
Source: Original report
