Minor league game recaps -- April 14

Score: Norfolk Tides 9, Charlotte Knights 0 (Box score)

Recap: Starting pitcher Jake Arrieta (1-0) only allowed three hits in seven scoreless innings as the Tides blanked Charlotte, 9-0, at Harbor Park.

Arrieta threw 56 of his 79 pitches for strikes. The 24-year-old right-hander collected five strikeouts and walked two batters.

While warming up before the eighth inning, relief pitcher Dennis Sarfate suffered a minor oblique strain and he is listed as day-to-day, according to the Tides.

Tides right fielder Rhyne Hughes was 2-for-4 with a three-run home run, and shortstop Robert Andino added two hits, an RBI and two runs scored.

Score: Bowie Baysox 1, Harrisburg Senators 0, 12 innings (Box score)

Recap: Second baseman Ryan Adams hit an RBI double with two outs in the bottom of the 12th inning to lift the Baysox to a 1-0 win over Harrisburg at Prince George's Stadium.

Bowie relief pitcher Ryan Ouellette (1-0) tossed two scoreless innings to earn the victory, while starting pitcher Steve Johnson allowed two hits in five innings. The 22-year-old right-hander hasn't given up a run in 10 innings this season.

Baysox left fielder Tyler Henson added two hits and a run scored.

Score: Frederick Keys 6, Myrtle Beach Pelicans 0 (Box score)

Recap: First baseman Joe Mahoney was 2-for-3 with four RBIs in the Keys' 6-0 victory over Myrtle Beach at Harry Grove Stadium.

Frederick center fielder Kyle Hudson added two hits, a stolen base and a run scored, while shortstop Greg Miclat was 2-for-4 with a run scored.

Keys starting pitcher Rick Zagone tossed five scoreless innings, but he didn't factor into the decision. Relief pitcher Jose Duran (1-0) earned the win for Frederick after blanking the Pelicans for three innings.

Score: Delmarva Shorebirds 9, Greensboro Grasshoppers 4 (Box score)

Recap: Designated hitter Gary Helmick contributed two home runs and five RBIs to lead the Shorebirds over Greensboro, 9-4, this morning.

Delmarva first baseman Tyler Kolodny hit a two-run home run, and third baseman Levi Carolus added a double and two RBIs.

Shorebirds starting pitcher Jake Cowan (1-0) earned the win after scattering six hits in six scoreless innings. The 21-year-old right-hander struck out six batters and issued two walks.

Left fielder T.J. Baxter and shortstop Garabez Rosa each had a double for the Shorebirds, while right fielder Brian Conley was 2-for-3 with a double and a triple.