The game between the Bowie Baysox and Harrisburg Senators was postponed due to rain tonight. It will be made up as the first game of a doubleheader tomorrow. The teams will play two seven-inning games beginning at 5:05 p.m.

The Delmarva Shorebirds edged the Lake County Captains and the Aberdeen IronBirds jumped ahead early to defeat the Vermont Lake Monsters. The Norfolk Tides lost to the Richmond Braves at Harbor Park tonight. The Frederick Keys committed three errors during the eighth inning of their loss to the Winston-Salem Warthogs.

Norfolk Tides (AAA)

Score: Richmond Braves 7, Norfolk Tides 2

Recap: For the fourth consecutive start, Tides pitcher Andy Mitchell (12-8) was unable to pick up his 13th win of the season. He allowed five runs (four earned) and four hits in 3 2/3 innings as the Tides lost to Richmond, 7-2, at Harbor Park.

First baseman Mike Costanzo and right fielder Chris Roberson were both 2-for-4 for Norfolk. Shortstop Luis Hernandez had an RBI double in the loss. The Tides had four errors, including two by second baseman Brandon Fahey.

Former Orioles closer Jorge Julio pitched a scoreless inning for the Braves. He is 1-2 with a 2.21 ERA and 11 saves in 35 appearances with Richmond this season.

Frederick Keys (A)

Score: Winston-Salem Warthogs 12, Frederick Keys 4

Recap: Keys starter Pedro Beato (4-10) struggled once again in Frederick’s 12-4 loss to Winston-Salem. Beato gave up five runs and nine hits in 6 2/3 innings tonight and he now has a 5.85 ERA this season.

Three errors and a wild pitch by the Keys in the top of the eighth inning helped the Warthogs to score seven runs (one earned) and break the game open.

Right fielder Brandon Tripp hit his 16th home run of the season in the second inning for Frederick. He finished 1-for-3 with two RBIs and two runs scored. Keys catcher Justin Johnson was 2-for-4 in the game.

Delmarva Shorebirds (A)

Score: Delmarva Shorebirds 2, Lake County Captains 1

Recap: Center fielder Joe Nowicki hit his 19th home run of the season in the bottom of the third inning to power the Shorebirds to a 2-1 victory over Lake County.

Nowicki’s home run was one of only three hits for the Shorebirds in the game. Designated hitter Ryan Adams was 1-for-3 with a run scored and right fielder Wally Crancer hit a double for Delmarva.

Starting pitcher Zach Britton (12-7) had seven strikeouts in six innings to pick up the win. He allowed one run and four hits in the game. Relief pitcher Hank Williamson had five strikeouts in three scoreless innings to pick up his first save for the Shorebirds.

Aberdeen IronBirds (A)

Score: Aberdeen IronBirds 8, Vermont Lake Monsters 1

Recap: Designated hitter Caleb Joseph hit a three-run home run in the first inning to lead the IronBirds over Vermont, 8-1, in the series finale. Shortstop Greg Miclat was 2-for-3 with two runs scored. Joseph and left fielder Kraig Binick also scored two runs in the game for Aberdeen.

Starting pitcher Aaron Odom (3-5) allowed one run and four hits in five innings to earn the victory. He had five strikeouts and walked three.

Relief pitcher Brent Allar struck out three hitters in one inning during his first appearance with the IronBirds. Chris Ray, continuing his rehab stint in the minor leagues, had two strikeouts and gave up one hit in an inning of work.