Delmarva were the lone winners, but there were plenty of noteworthy individual performances.
Triple-A: Memphis Redbirds (Cardinals) 5, Norfolk Tides 4
The Norfolk offense collected nine hits and eight walks, but went just 1-for-7 with runners in scoring position. Dylan Beavers led the way with two hits, including his 14th home run of the season, and two walks. Jeremiah Jackson singled twice and walked in what could be his final game with Norfolk for a while. He seems like a prime candidate to be promoted following the trade of Ramón Urías. Samuel Basallo doubled and drove in a run. Ryan Mountcastle DH’ed and went 1-for-4 with a walk.
Cameron Weston started on the mound and had himself a so-so outing. Over five innings the 24-year-old allowed three runs on eight hits, one walk, and five strikeouts. The recently-signed José Espada allowed one run in his lone inning. The same was true for Chayce McDermott. Matt Bowman tossed two shutout frames.
Double-A: New Hampshire Fisher Cats (Blue Jays) 7, Chesapeake Baysox 5
Tyler Wells made his first rehab appearance in this one. He threw 22 pitches over two perfect innings, striking out one in the process. There’s no word yet on the next step for Wells. Assuming the club wants him to stretch out to a starter’s workload, he likely has at least two more rehab appearances before he is ready for MLB action.
Zach Fruit followed Wells, but really struggled. Over 3.2 innings he gave up five runs (four earned) on six hits, one walk, six strikeouts, and one home run. Peter Van Loon was next out of the ‘pen. He worked just 1.1 innings and struck out three, but also allowed two earned runs. Daniel Lloyd and Robinson Martínez tossed one scoreless inning apiece to wrap up the game.
All five of Chesapeake’s runs came on home runs. Adam Retzbach smacked a two-run shot in the first inning. Douglas Hodo drove in a pair with a homer in the sixth. And Aron Estrada hit his second home run in as many games at Double-A. Tavian Josenberger went 1-for-2 with a double, a walk, and a stolen base.
Unrelated to this game, it was reported earlier in the day that Braxton Bragg, who threw 59 innings across Aberdeen and Chesapeake this season, had Tommy John surgery on Wednesday. He is unlikely to be back on a game mound until 2027.
#orioles say Double-A Chesapeake RHP Braxton Bragg had successful right elbow UCL reconstruction today with Dr. Keith Meister in Arlington, TX.
High-A: Bowling Green Hot Rods (Rays) 6, Aberdeen IronBirds 4
Austin Overn stole the show with a three-hit game, which included a double and a two-run homer. Griff O’Ferrall added a pair of hits, scored twice, and stole a base. Yasmil Bucce went 0-for-1 but walked twice
Sebastian Gongora provided 3.1 solid innings. In that time he allowed just one run on three hits, two walks, and four strikeouts. Reese Sharp recorded the final two outs of the fourth inning, and then handed things off to Ty Weatherly. The 24-year-old righty gobbled up three innings and struck out five, but also allowed three runs (two earned) on five hits. Riley Cooper was responsible for two runs allowed in his lone inning.
Low-A: Delmarva Shorebirds 4, Lynchburg Cannon Ballers (White Sox) 2
Perhaps the most intriguing prospect that the Orioles have added in their slew of deadline deals so far is Wellington Aracena, acquired from the Mets in exchange for Gregory Soto. The 20-year-old made his organizational debut in this one, and he did not disappoint. Over 4.2 scoreless innings he allowed just one hit and one walk while striking out six. Pretty exciting!
RHP Wellington Aracena’s org debut tonight with Delmarva is complete:
4.2 IP, 1 H, 0 ER, 1 BB, 6 K. 62 pitches/45 strikes
6 groundouts. Up to 97 mph.— Orioles On the Verge (@oriolesontheverge.bsky.social) 2025-07-31T00:47:07.973Z
Delmarva’s bullpen did a nice job of closing out the winning effort. Yeiber Cartaya was charged with one earned run on his four innings of relief. And Joe Glassey nabbed the save with 1.1 scoreless innings.
Kevin Guerrero went 3-for-4 with a double and a run scored to lead the Shorebirds offense. Raylin Ramos added two hits, including a triple, two runs, and an RBI. Braylin Tavera doubled, walked, and drove in two runs. Colin Tuft reached base three times with a single and two walks.
Thursday’s Schedule
Norfolk: vs Memphis, 12:05 pm. Starter: Kyle Brnovich (2-3, 6.09 ERA)
Chesapeake: vs New Hampshire, 6:35 pm. Starter: Trey Gibson (3-2, 1.96 ERA)
Aberdeen: at Bowling Green, 7:35 pm. Starter: Jacob Cravey (0-1, 0.79 ERA)
Delmarva: at Kannapolis, 7:00 pm. Starter: TBD