Norfolk Tides Edge Richmond Braves 6-4 in 14 Innings - AAA, International League

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Richmond, VA – The Norfolk Tides beat the Richmond Braves 6-4 in 14 innings Friday at The Diamond. The Tides rallied back after squandering a three run ninth inning lead to beat the Braves in 14 innings for the second time this season.
 
The Braves grabbed a 1-0 lead in the fourth on an RBI single by Carl Loadenthal. The Tides scored twice in the sixth to move in front on a two-run single by Jeff Fiorentino following a balk and two walks.  A second balk helped set the stage for a two run homer by Luis Terrero in the eighth that gave the Tides a 4-1 lead.  Richmond tied the game in the ninth on a two-out, three-run home run by Enrique Cruz.  The Tides took advantage of an error to fuel their game winning rally in the 14th.  Tike Redman knocked in the go-ahead run with a single and scored on a double by Eider Torres.
 

ADVERTISEMENT Jim Miller picked up the win. Jonathan Rouwenhorst took the loss.  Roberto Novoa notched a save.  Terrero and Redman had three hits each for the Tides. Four Braves enjoyed two hit nights.
 
Tickets still remain for the July 5 Fireworks Extravaganza vs. Norfolk at 6 PM. Jerome Gamble is slated to pitch for the Braves against Andy Mitchell.  For ticket information please call the Braves at 359-4444, e-mail tickets@rbraves.com or visit www.rbraves.com.
 

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