Noda homers as Norfolk loses; Chesapeake falls to Altoona in wild game
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Last updated Jul 31, 2026
On July 31, Norfolk Tides fell to the Worcester Red Sox 3-1 despite Ryan Noda's fifth-inning solo home run. Noda also doubled, marking the Tides' only multi-hit game. In a Double-A matchup, Chesapeake Baysox lost to Altoona Curve 14-10 after a late rally fell short. Chesapeake's Brandon Butterworth led offensively, going 3-for-5 with a home run and five RBIs. The Baysox committed five errors in the contest. In High-A and Low-A games, Wilmington edged Frederick while Hickory dominated Delmarva.
- •Norfolk loses to Worcester, 3-1, with Noda's home run.
- •Chesapeake scores 10 runs but loses 14-10 to Altoona.
- •Butterworth ties for game-high five RBIs for Baysox.
- •Wilmington Blue Rocks win 4-3 against Frederick.
- •Hickory Crawdads defeat Delmarva Shorebirds 11-2.
- 12:00 PMYahoo Sports — Orioles minor league recap 7/31: Noda goes deep, Baysox drop a barn burner
"Chesapeake scored 10 runs but failed to overcome an early deficit in Altoona.
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