NORFOLK, VIRGINIA — The Norfolk Tides beat the Charlotte Knights 3-1 on Friday night at Harbor Park, taking a 3–1 lead in the six-game International League series after Thursday’s 1-5 loss. Norfolk had won the first two games before Thursday’s defeat.
Trey Gibson earned the win with five innings, nine strikeouts, and one earned run. Jose Espada finished the ninth for the save. Charlotte’s Adisyn Coffey took the loss.
Creed Willems went 3-for-4 with a home run, and Aron Estrada added a home run and two RBI as Norfolk’s offense supplied the three runs. The official MiLB gameday board lists the final as Knights 1, Tides 3 on Sep. 18, 2026.
Saturday’s series date at Harbor Park remains on the schedule without a final. Shore readers who follow Orioles pitching depth get another Harbor Park result locked to the Tides’ official gameday board.
| Team | R | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Charlotte Knights | 1 | Coffey (L) |
| Norfolk Tides | 3 | Gibson (W), Espada (S) |
Source: MiLB
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