Jacksonville falls to Norfolk in series opener

Leblanc, Edwards register three hits in 10-2 Jumbo Shrimp loss

Xavier Edwards reached base four times in Tuesday's loss to Norfolk. (Savannah Russell/Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp)

By Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp

May 9, 2023

JACKSONVILLE, Fla - The Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp fell to the Norfolk Tides, 10-2, from 121 Financial Ballpark on Tuesday evening. The Tides (25-8) got off to a hot start at the plate, putting up seven runs in the opening frame. Colton Cowser led the inning off with a double and

JACKSONVILLE, Fla - The Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp fell to the Norfolk Tides, 10-2, from 121 Financial Ballpark on Tuesday evening.

The Tides (25-8) got off to a hot start at the plate, putting up seven runs in the opening frame. Colton Cowser led the inning off with a double and Connor Norby laced a single off Jacksonville (17-15) starter Jeff Lindgren (3-2). Cowser scored on an error to plate the first run of the game before Jordan Westburg launched a three-run home run over the left field wall, putting the Tides ahead by four. Then, a pair of doubles and a walk yielded another run. A bases-loaded walk and a sacrifice fly extended the Norfolk led to seven.

The Jumbo Shrimp got on the board in the second inning against Norfolk starter Noah Denoyer. Jacob Amaya walked, and Austin Allen knocked a double to right field before a fielding error plated Amaya and Allen, cutting into the Tides’ lead 7-2.

Norfolk added to their lead in the third inning. Shayne Fontana walked and swiped second before Cowser walked to put two on for Josh Lester, who tripled, plating Fontana and Cowser and extending the lead to 10-2.

Jacksonville and Norfolk continue their series Wednesday at 12:05 p.m. LHP Sean Nolin (1-0, 3.24) will be starting for the Jumbo Shrimp and the Tides will counter with LHP DL Hall (0-1, 3.38). Coverage begins at 11:50 a.m. on Bally Live and MiLB.tv.

Wednesday’s contest is a Yuengling Business Person Special. For $26 ($30 for a dugout reserved upgrade), fans receive a field reserved seat, hot dog, chips and a Yuengling or soda. It’s also a Good is Everywhere Wednesdays presented by VyStar. VyStar Credit Union members can enjoy a buy-one, get one free ticket special by using their VyStar credit or debit card at the box office. Offers cannot be combined.

ABOUT THE JUMBO SHRIMP: The Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp offer affordable family fun at 121 Financial Ballpark. Their inaugural season garnered the Southern League’s Don Mincher Organization of the Year, Promotional Trophy and Jimmy Bragan Executive of the Year, won by general manager Harold Craw. The club added its second Promotional Trophy in three years following the 2019 season. The 2021 season marked the return of Triple-A baseball in Jacksonville. To experience the excitement with the terrific value of ticket and group options, call the Jumbo Shrimp at (904) 358-2846 or visit www.jaxshrimp.com.