NSU Box Score

NORFOLK, Va. - The Norfolk State baseball team dropped a 9-0 decision to the Norfolk Tides, the Triple-A affiliate of the Baltimore Orioles, in an exhibition game on Tuesday evening at Harbor Park.

The sixth game in the past seven years between the two teams was more about the exposure than the result for Norfolk State.

"We are happy about the experience our student athletes get to get, and hopefully it inspires them to play even harder," said NSU head coach Claudell Clark. "It is a nice experience on the grand stage."

Freshman Chris Ford recorded Norfolk State's lone hit when he doubled down the left field line with two outs in the fifth inning. Junior Denathan Dukes and senior Kyle Vaas were the only other Spartans to reach base. Dukes walked to open the game and quickly stole second before Tides starter Zach Phillips retired the next three batters.

Senior Matt Outman, junior Devin Hemmerich, sophomore Alex Mauricio and freshman Chase Anderson combined to toss 4.1 scoreless innings for Norfolk State. They allowed one hit and four walks while striking out four.

The Tides were sparked by Steve Tolleson and Joey Terdoslavich, who teamed up for three hits and six RBI.

The Tides tacked on four runs in the third. Tolleson's double got things going, bringing home Michael Almanzar. That was followed by Terdoslavich's three-run blast to right field, scoring Francisco Pena and Tolleson.

Terdoslavich later added a solo home run in the fifth, again over the pavilion in right field and again possibly into the Elizabeth River.

Six relief pitchers didn't loosen their grasp on the win as they finished off the game for the Tides. Oliver Drake faced four batters in relief, while Chaz Roe recorded three outs to aid the victory.

Norfolk State will travel to Dover, Del., for a three-game weekend series beginning this Saturday at 1 p.m.