Today's game previews -- June 14
The Triple-A Norfolk Tides look to score rebound from back-to-back shutout losses to the Indianapolis Indians, and the Double-A Bowie Baysox play the New Britain Rock Cats.
The Single-A Frederick Keys face the Potomac Nationals at Harry Grove Stadium, and the Single-A Delmarva Shorebirds wrap up their series on the road against the Hagerstown Suns.
Left-handed pitcher Troy Patton was officially promoted to Norfolk, according to the team. It hasn't been announced when he will make his first start for the Tides, but Tuesday night's starter is listed as TBA, so use your best judgment.
In order to make room for Patton on the Tides' roster, right-hander Fredy Deza was sent back to Bowie.
Norfolk Tides (AAA)
Opponent
at Indianapolis Indians (2 p.m.)
Probable pitchers
Norfolk: David Hernandez (3-1, 2.91 ERA)
Indianapolis: Tom Gorzellany (1-1, 3.98 ERA)
Notes
* Currently on a four-game losing streak, the Tides (36-24) dropped into second place in the International League South Division after last night's game. The Durham Bulls (38-24) hold a one-game lead over Norfolk. Indianapolis (30-31) is in third place in the West Division, trailing the first-place Louisville Bats (32-29) by two games.
Bowie Baysox (AA)
Opponent
at New Britain Rock Cats (1:35 p.m.)
Probable pitchers
Bowie: Fredy Deza (1-2, 3.67 ERA)
New Britain: Ryan Mullins (3-6, 4.88 ERA)
Notes
* The Baysox (31-30) remain in fourth place in the Eastern League Southern Division, trailing the first-place Akron Aeros (39-21) by 8 1/2 games. The Rock Cats (33-28) are in second place in the Northern Division, and they are 1 1/2 games behind the first-place Connecticut Defenders (35-27).
Frederick Keys (A)
Opponent
Potomac Nationals (6 p.m.)
Probable pitchers
Frederick: Nathan Nery (0-3, 4.14 ERA)
Potomac: Terrence Engles (0-1, 8.31 ERA)
Notes
* With last night's win, the Keys improved to 28-34 this season. Frederick is in fourth place in the Carolina League Northern Division, trailing the first-place Lynchburg Hillcats (40-20) by 13 games. Potomac (34-26) is in second place in the division, and the Nationals are six games behind the Hillcats.
Delmarva Shorebirds (A)
Opponent
at Hagerstown Suns (2:05 p.m.)
Probable pitchers
Delmarva: Cole McCurry (3-4, 3.56 ERA)
Hagerstown: Matt Chico (0-0, 9.00 ERA)
Notes
* The Shorebirds (32-26) are in second place in the South Atlantic League Northern Division. They trail the first-place Lakewood BlueClaws (36-24) by three games, and Hagerstown (28-30) is tied for fifth place in the division. The Suns are seven games behind Lakewood.
