Wednesday, July 8, 2026 – Hampton, VA
Greenbrier Knights Falls To Tidewater Thunderbirds In Low-Scoring Affair
Both teams were strong on the hill on Wednesday, but Tidewater Thunderbirds was just a little bit stronger at the plate in their 3-1 victory over Greenbrier Knights. Liam Richardson started the game for Greenbrier Knights and recorded 12 outs.
Greenbrier Knights opened the scoring in the second after Joseph Petry drew a walk, scoring one run.
Tidewater Thunderbirds took the lead in the top of the seventh inning after Ty Hedgepeth walked, Kel Smith grounded out, and Jakson Walter grounded out, each scoring one run.
Eli Carroll earned the win for Tidewater Thunderbirds. The hurler gave up zero hits and zero runs over two innings, striking out two and walking one. Dylan Wood took the loss for Greenbrier Knights. The righty went one inning, surrendering three runs on two hits, striking out none and walking one. Richardson started the game for Greenbrier Knights. The starter gave up one hit and zero runs over four innings, striking out seven and walking four. Dan Sperling started on the hill for Tidewater Thunderbirds 18O. The starting pitcher surrendered three hits and one run over three innings, striking out three and walking two.
Kai Patton, Brendan White, Joshua Radmore, and Tyler Rutman each collected one hit for Greenbrier Knights. Petry led Greenbrier Knights with one run batted in. Greenbrier Knights turned one double play in the game. Greenbrier Knights were sure-handed in the field and didn’t commit a single error. Matthew Thompson had the most chances in the field with seven.
Smith went 1-for-2 at the plate and led the team with one run batted in. Carroll went 2-for-4 at the plate to lead Tidewater Thunderbirds in hits. Walter, Hedgepeth, Josh Wright, and Smith each stole multiple bases for Tidewater Thunderbirds 18O. Tidewater Thunderbirds 18O worked the count all day, amassing six walks. Tidewater Thunderbirds ran wild on the base paths, tallying 12 stolen bases for the game. Tidewater Thunderbirds turned one double play in the game. Tidewater Thunderbirds didn’t commit a single error in the field. Hedgepeth had the most chances in the field with nine.
Greenbrier Knights welcome Tidewater Thunderbirds on Thursday for their next game.
