In a remarkable display of power and skill, the Triple-A Norfolk Tides, affiliated with the Baltimore Orioles, dominated their game against Charlotte with a final score of 26-11. The game was highlighted by standout performances from several players, including Jackson Holliday, who hit a leadoff home run and boasts a .400 batting average with a 1.345 OPS. Heston Kjerstad was particularly impressive with 5 hits, including 2 home runs, and a total of 10 RBIs. Kyle Stowers also made headlines by tying the Orioles affiliate franchise career record with his 42nd homer. Connor Norby contributed with a home run as the Tides led 10-1 in the 9th, culminating in a total of 26 runs. This game not only showcased the individual talents of the players but also solidified the Tides' reputation as a formidable team, with commentators noting that the Orioles' Triple-A team could potentially outperform some major league teams.
Kjerstad 10 RBIs, Stowers 3 homers, Holliday 4 hits lead Orioles' Tides to 26-11 win over Charlotte https://t.co/IecarKU4vc
This box score from the Norfolk Tides, the Triple-A affiliate of the Orioles, is insane 😲 The team features three @MLBPipeline Top 35 prospects, including No. 1 prospect Jackson Holliday. https://t.co/WVu0KfFtpD
.@Orioles No. 4 prospect Heston Kjerstad had 5 hits -- including 2 home runs -- and 10 RBI in the @NorfolkTides 26-11 win. 😳 https://t.co/FeqyOyCrVq
The Orioles AAA team put up 26 runs tonight... Baltimore is going to be scary in the future 🔥 https://t.co/A31MDHkhgc
Heston Kjerstad has hit 4 HRs in his last two games. Tonight he had 5 hits, 4 for extra bases. The Orioles’ incredible AAA team scored almost 30 runs. https://t.co/h5VM28jKsl
The O’s Triple-A team is insane https://t.co/IQLXazoVHq
Heston Kjerstad is 5-for-7 with 10 RBIs tonight for AAA Norfolk #orioles
The @Orioles AAA team might be able to beat some big league teams. These numbers are insane. https://t.co/WHYEZZ8BOY
.@KyleStowers belts a two-run shot to give the Tides a 3-0 lead! That's the 42nd homer of his Tides career, tying the Orioles affiliate franchise career record set by Christian Walker!! One more to go. #RisingTide https://t.co/5IPPIe8dhL
Heston Kjerstad has two 2-run HRs for Norfolk, which has hit 6 homers and leads 10-1 in the 9th.
Baseball’s No. 1 prospect Jackson Holliday with another leadoff homer! Just call him up already, @Orioles. 👀https://t.co/IZjfil8EpY
Down on the farm, Jackson Holliday has homered for Norfolk He’s hitting .400 with a 1.345 OPS 🎥: @MLBPipeline https://t.co/DaM1FRp58V
Jackson Holliday has hit ANOTHER lead off Home Run https://t.co/mIzScWuCp1
Norby followed with a HR. Back to back to start the game for the Tides. https://t.co/NhvrTVKXxK
Triple-A Norfolk is in Charlotte tonight. Jackson Holliday hit a leadoff home run. Connor Norby followed with a home run #orioles
Jackson Holliday hits No. 2 to start Norfolk's series at Charlotte tonight.