The Norfolk Tides dominated the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp in a decisive 13-5 victory at 121 Financial Ballpark. Starting pitcher Devin Smeltzer struggled for the Jumbo Shrimp, lasting only 2.0 innings and allowing 7 hits, 5 earned runs, and 1 walk, while striking out 1 batter. On the other side, Austin Voth took the mound for the Tides and delivered a strong performance, completing 3 innings without conceding any earned runs, walking 3, and striking out 6 opponents.
The game featured several notable plays, including a double by Maverick Handley in the 2nd inning, driving in Lewin Diaz and extending the Tides’ lead to 3-0. Paul McIntosh’s home run in the 4th inning, with Austin Allen and Jacob Amaya scoring, narrowed the gap to 6-3 for the Jumbo Shrimp. Coby Mayo’s impressive home run in the 5th inning brought the Jumbo Shrimp closer at 7-4.
Despite some efforts to rally back, including a sacrifice fly by Dane Myers and a pop out by Peyton Burdick, the Jumbo Shrimp fell short. Daz Cameron’s single in the 7th inning extended the Tides’ lead to 8-5. The game concluded with an emphatic home run by Maverick Handley in the 9th inning, securing the Tides’ dominant 13-7 victory and solidifying their win.