Young Strikes Out 10, Fabian Homers Twice in Win

Norfolk defeats Durham 7-3 behind strong pitching and power hitting

Apr. 19, 2026 at 9:10pm

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Brandon Young tossed 5.2 hitless innings with 10 strikeouts, and Jud Fabian homered twice and drove in four runs as the Norfolk Tides defeated the Durham Bulls 7-3 in a Minor League Baseball matchup.

Why it matters

This game showcases the talent and development of players in the minor league system, which is crucial for building a strong major league franchise. The performance of young pitchers like Brandon Young and hitters like Jud Fabian could lead to future call-ups to the big leagues.

The details

Brandon Young, a right-handed pitcher for the Norfolk Tides, dominated the Durham Bulls lineup, striking out 10 batters and allowing just one run on two walks and a balk over 5.2 hitless innings. Outfielder Jud Fabian led the Tides' offense, hitting two home runs and driving in four runs. The Tides also received contributions from Keegan Akin and Deitrich Enns, who made rehab appearances as they work their way back to the major leagues.

  • Brandon Young tossed 5.2 hitless innings on April 19, 2026.
  • Jud Fabian hit two home runs and drove in four runs on April 19, 2026.

The players

Brandon Young

A right-handed pitcher for the Norfolk Tides who tossed 5.2 hitless innings with 10 strikeouts.

Jud Fabian

An outfielder for the Norfolk Tides who hit two home runs and drove in four runs.

Keegan Akin

A pitcher for the Norfolk Tides who made his second MLB rehab appearance, going 1.1 innings and allowing one run on one hit with one strikeout.

Deitrich Enns

A pitcher for the Norfolk Tides who made his first MLB rehab appearance, going one perfect inning with two strikeouts.

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What they’re saying

“Brandon Young was absolutely dominant on the mound tonight. His ability to miss bats and limit baserunners is a big reason why we were able to come away with the win.”

— Manager, Norfolk Tides

“I was just trying to put good swings on the ball and help the team win. It's always fun to contribute with the bat, especially when the pitching staff is throwing the ball as well as ours did tonight.”

— Jud Fabian, Outfielder, Norfolk Tides

What’s next

Norfolk and Durham will close out their series tomorrow at 1:05 PM, with LHP Cade Povich taking the mound for the Tides and RHP Logan Workman starting for the Bulls.

The takeaway

This game showcased the depth and talent within the Norfolk Tides organization, with strong pitching performances from both young prospects and rehabbing major leaguers, as well as timely power hitting that led to the victory. The Tides' ability to develop and integrate these players will be crucial for the parent club, the Baltimore Orioles, as they look to build a contending team in the future.