LAS VEGAS, NV - The best team in Triple-A baseball resides in Norfolk.
The Norfolk Tides defeated the Oklahoma City Dodgers, 7-6, late Saturday to win the 2023 Triple-A National Championship.
The championship game was held at Las Vegas Ballpark.
FINAL | Norfolk 7, Oklahoma City 6
— Norfolk Tides (@NorfolkTides) October 1, 2023
THE NORFOLK TIDES ARE YOUR 2023 TRIPLE-A CHAMPS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
A well deserved season for an unreal squad!!!!!!!!!!!!
What a time to be alive in #Birdland#RisingTide pic.twitter.com/28YlDASUpj
In the second inning, the Tides got out to an early 1-0 lead, but would later fall behind to the Dodgers, 2-1.
Then in the seventh inning, Colton Cowser hit a grand slam to score four more runs against the Pacific Coast League champions and the Tides wouldn't look back.
Speechless pic.twitter.com/XyQVEA2tLr
— Norfolk Tides (@NorfolkTides) October 1, 2023
This is the second Triple-A national title in franchise history and comes just days after the Tides won the International League title at Harbor Park.
On Wednesday, October 4, fans can take pictures with the trophies at Harbor Park, according to a Tides spokesperson. Championship merch will also be available to buy. The event kicks off at 10 a.m., and season ticket members will have early access at the start.
