The Norfolk Tides fell 6-3 to the Syracuse Mets on June 23, 2026, at NBT Bank Stadium in Syracuse, New York, in the opening game of the final series of the first half. Syracuse scored four runs in the eighth inning to secure the victory.
The loss left the Norfolk Tides at 26-44, while the Syracuse Mets improved to 35-35. Norfolk has now lost 11 of its previous 16 games.
Norfolk Tides Score Three Runs on Two Home Runs
Christian Encarnacion-Strand gave the Norfolk Tides an early lead with a two-run home run in the first inning. It was his 16th home run of the season.
Michael Siani hit his first home run as a Tide in the fifth inning, capping the team’s scoring. Norfolk held a 3-2 lead when Syracuse pitcher Nestor German exited the game.
Syracuse Mets Rally in Eighth Inning
Nestor German was the winning pitcher of record for the Syracuse Mets. He pitched 6.2 innings, allowing two runs on three hits, including one home run, while issuing no walks and recording eight strikeouts.
Syracuse scored four runs in the eighth inning to put away the Norfolk Tides and take the opening game of the series.
Maryland Sports Blog Take
The Norfolk Tides created their offense with two home runs but could not hold their lead after Syracuse’s late rally. The four-run eighth inning extended Norfolk’s difficult stretch to 11 losses in its previous 16 games.
Source: Original report
