This week at Harbor Park: Surging Tides welcome Charlotte Knights for 6-game series

A look at the Norfolk Tides as they begin a six-game series against the Charlotte Knights, the top affiliate of the Chicago White Sox, at Harbor Park.Norfolks record: The Tides, who have won 12 of their last 14 games, are 21-22 in the International Leagues second half after going 30-43 in the first half.

The Knights are 19-25 in the second half after going 36-39 in the first half.New in town: The excellence of Grafton High graduate Trey Gibson, who should get to pitch in his first home series with Norfolk, has been well-chronicled.

He was named the IL Pitcher of the Week on Monday.

Also awaiting his first home series is first baseman Ryan Noda, 29, whom Baltimore claimed Aug.

2 off waivers from the White Sox.

The former University of Cincinnati player was a 15th-round draft pick of Toronto in 2017 and has been mostly in Triple-A since 2022.

The Orioles are his seventh MLB organization and his fourth this year, after the Angels, Red Sox and White Sox.

He played seven games for Charlotte.In the Charlotte dugout: Andre Lipcius, 27, a former standout for Lafayette High and the Tennessee Volunteers, has been a mainstay for the Knights and has played every infield position except shortstop, as well as being a designated hitter.

In his first year in the White Sox organization, he is hitting .245 (68 for 277) with 16 home runs and 56 RBIs in 80 games.

A pro since Detroit drafted him in the third round in 2019, he hopes to get back to the major leagues, where his only regular-season experience was a 10-for-35 stint in 13 games with the Tigers in 2023.ScheduleTuesday: 6:35 p.m., Its another Turn Back the Clock Night, with hot dogs, popcorn and soft drinks at 50 cents apiece.Wednesday: 6:35 p.m., Its the second giveaway this season for Tides baseball cards for the first 2,000 fans age 17 and under.

Its also another Wine Down Wednesday, with wine specials.Thursday: 12:05 p.m., Diamond Day Game.Friday: 6:35 p.m., A Colton Air Cowser bobblehead will be given away to the first 2,500 fans age 18 and over.

Its U.S.

Air Force Night.

Active-duty and retired U.S.

Air Force personnel, as well as dependents, can verify their status with ID.me and purchase box-seat tickets for $12 each and reserved-seat tickets for $11 each.Saturday: 6:35 p.m., The first 2,500 fans age 18 and over will receive Tides socks in a giveaway.

Its ABNB Night as the credit unions 65th anniversary is celebrated.

There will be a pregame party and postgame fireworks.Sunday: 1:05 p.m., Its Bark in the Park Day.

Dog tickets are $5, with proceeds going to 4 Paws Animal Rescue.

In a Halloween promotion, the Tides encourage kids to wear their favorite costume and trick-or-treat on the concourse..

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