MiLB

Charlotte 7, at Norfolk 4

Sunday, September 20, 2026 · Final · International League (AAA)

Knights use homers, strong bullpen to top Tides

NORFOLK, Va. (Interstat) — Junior Perez and Korey Lee each hit a two-run homer, Riley Unroe added a two-run shot, and the Charlotte Knights defeated the Norfolk Tides 7-4 on Sunday afternoon, Sept. 20, 2026, at Harbor Park in Triple-A International League play. Charlotte improved to 79-67, while Norfolk fell to 56-86. Charlotte had 11 hits, Norfolk nine. Jaden Woods earned the win, improving to 7-3, Trace Bright took the loss and dropped to 3-13, and Garrett Schoenle recorded his fourth save. Perez went 2 for 4 with a homer and two RBIs, Lee was 2 for 5 with a homer and two RBIs, and Unroe finished 1 for 2 with a homer and two RBIs. Peyton Pallette struck out four over two scoreless innings, Tanner McDougal allowed one earned run in three innings, and Woods allowed one earned run in two innings. Schoenle pitched 1 1/3 scoreless innings, Andrew Magno struck out two in a scoreless inning and Alex Pham struck out one in a scoreless inning. Enrique Bradfield Jr. went 2 for 5 with a homer and one RBI. The game drew 7,026 fans and lasted 2 hours, 49 minutes.