Tides 6, Richmond 4

Posted to: Sports Tides

The Virginian-Pilot
© July 5, 2008

The Norfolk Tides scored two runs in the 14th inning Friday, lifting them to a 6-4 win against the Richmond Braves in the opener of a two-game series in Richmond.

Chris Roberson reached on an error to lead off the 14th inning, then moved to second on Luis Hernandez's sacrifice bunt. Tike Redman singled home Roberson and Eider Torres doubled home Redman.

Richmond brought the tying run to the plate with two out in the bottom of the 14th, but Roberto Novoa got Enrique Cruz to fly out to end the game.

Cruz had sent the game to extra innings by hitting a three-run homer with two out in the ninth off Alberto Castillo.

Jeff Fiorentino had a two-run single in the sixth for the Tides. Luis Terrero hit a two-run homer in the eighth.

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