Kjerstad homers as Tides lose in 11 innings, Trimble exits injured
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 14, 2026, 12:00 PM
Last updated Aug 14, 2026
In a closely contested game on August 14, the Norfolk Tides fell to the Gwinnett Stripers 3-2 after 11 innings. Heston Kjerstad hit a game-tying homer in the fifth but later entered due to an injury to Reed Trimble, who exited with right hamstring discomfort. The Tides' bullpen performed effectively until the 11th, when Anthony Nunez allowed the designated runner to score. In other games, the Chesapeake Baysox lost to Reading Fightin Phils 6-4, while the Frederick Keys walked off against Bowling Green Hot Rods 5-4. The Delmarva Shorebirds dominated the Salem RidgeYaks with a strong offensive showing, scoring early and coasting to a 7-2 victory.
- •Kjerstad finishes 2-for-3 with a home run and a sacrifice bunt.
- •Trimble left the game after just one at-bat due to injury.
- •Frederick Keys scored three runs in the 10th for a walk-off win.
- •Chesapeake Baysox were out-hit but lost to Reading Fightin Phils.
- •Delmarva Shorebirds scored five runs in the first against Salem.
- 12:00 PMYahoo Sports — Orioles minor league recap 8/14: Kjerstad homers, Trimble exits with injury
"Tides OF Reed Trimble left the game with right hamstring discomfort. Heston Kjerstad replaced Trimble and went deep.
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