This week at Harbor Park: Norfolk Tides return home to face Gwinnett as pitching prospect Grayson Rodriguez returns
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A look at the Norfolk Tides as they return home Tuesday to begin a six-game homestand against the Gwinnett Stripers, the top affiliate of the Atlanta Braves.
Norfolk’s record: 35-15
New in town: Pitcher Grayson Rodriguez, one of the Baltimore Orioles’ top prospects, headed back to Norfolk over the weekend after an up-and-down stint in the major leagues. Rodriguez, the Orioles’ No. 11 overall draft pick in 2018, was optioned to the Tides after compiling a 7.35 ERA in 10 starts with Baltimore. Rodriguez made one start with Norfolk early this season before heading to the Orioles.
In the Gwinnett dugout: AJ Smith-Shawver, regarded as the Braves’ No. 4 prospect, made his Triple-A debut earlier this month. The right-hander, 20, is 2-1 with a 1.09 ERA in seven minor league starts this season — with 45 strikeouts in 33 innings.
Tuesday: 6:35 p.m., Bark in the Park; $2 popcorn, $2 beer.
Wednesday: 5:35 p.m. (doubleheader), “Wine Down Wednesdays,” $5 wine specials
Thursday: 12:05 p.m.
Friday: 6:35 p.m., Grayson Rodriguez bobblehead giveaway
Saturday: 6:35 p.m., Teacher Appreciation Night, postgame fireworks
Sunday: 1:05 p.m., Copa de la Diversion; the Tides will take the field as the Pajaritos de Norfolk in celebration of Hispanic culture.
