Jacksonville falls short to Norfolk 4-1

Snelling strikes out nine in loss against the Tides

Robby Snelling struck out nine in Jacksonville's 4-1 loss against Norfolk. ((Victoria Orozco, Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp))

By Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp

August 13, 2025

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Six strong innings by Robby Snelling was not enough for the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp, who fell to the Norfolk Tides, 4-1, Wednesday night at VyStar Ballpark. Norfolk (48-64, 18-21) struck first in top of the third. Livan Soto reached on a fielding error to start the frame.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Six strong innings by Robby Snelling was not enough for the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp, who fell to the Norfolk Tides, 4-1, Wednesday night at VyStar Ballpark.

Norfolk (48-64, 18-21) struck first in top of the third. Livan Soto reached on a fielding error to start the frame. Two batters later, Dylan Beavers walked, putting runners on first and second. Maverick Handley followed with a single, scoring Soto and advancing Beavers to third. Samuel Basallo walked to load the bases and the ensuing batter, Emmanuel Rivera singled, bringing in another run and giving the Tides a 2-0 lead.

The Tides extended their lead in the top of the seventh. Jud Fabian began the inning with a walk and José Barrero crushed a two-run homer in the following at-bat, making it 4-0.

Jacksonville (71-44, 24-15) broke through against Norfolk in the bottom of the seventh. With one out, Nathan Martorella doubled and scored two batters later on a double from Joey Weimer, cutting the deficit to three.

Jacksonville and Norfolk continue their series Thursday at 7:05 p.m. RHP Adam Mazur (6-6, 4.17 ERA) will toe the rubber for the Shrimp and RHP Kyle Bradish (0-0, 10.80) starts for the Tides. Coverage begins at 6:50 p.m. on Bally Live, MLB.tv, MiLB.tv, ESPN 690 AM and ESPN690.com.

Join the Jumbo Shrimp for Coors Light Thirsty Thursday. Fans can purchase $2 (16-oz. drafts) and $3 (24-oz. drafts) at various locations throughout the ballpark, presented by Coors Light. Thursday is also Military Appreciation Night as Tulsa Welding School of Jax and OUTFRONT Media is providing free tickets (subject to availability) to all active, retired, veterans and former military members and their dependents. Complimentary ticket may be received in person at the Miller Electric Box Office in advance or the day of the game, subject to availability. Military Appreciation Night is presented by Tulsa Welding School of Jax and OUTFRONT Media.

ABOUT THE JUMBO SHRIMP: The Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp are the Triple-A affiliate of the Miami Marlins and compete in the International League. The team calls VyStar Ballpark home for baseball but also a wide variety of additional community focused events with a goal of providing Affordable, Family, FUN to Northeast Florida. Winners of many marketing and sales awards and recognition since the team was rebranded prior to the 2017 season, the Jumbo Shrimp continually lead the state of Florida in attendance across all minor league professional sports organizations.