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Photos: Durham beat Tides in extra innings on fireworks night

Norfolk pitcher Bruce Zimmerman (66) delivers a pitch against a Durham batter. Zimmerman gave up a leadoff home run in his three-inning start. The Durham Bulls defeated the Norfolk Tides 3-2 in 11 innings at Harbor Park in Norfolk, Virginia, on July 3, 2024. (Billy Schuerman / The Virginian-Pilot)

Fans take in the fireworks show following the game. The Durham Bulls defeated the Norfolk Tides 3-2 in 11 innings at Harbor Park in Norfolk, Virginia, on July 3, 2024. (Billy Schuerman / The Virginian-Pilot)

Norfolk infielder Terrin Vavra (4) makes a throw to second base while diving backward. The Durham Bulls defeated the Norfolk Tides 3-2 in 11 innings at Harbor Park in Norfolk, Virginia, on July 3, 2024. (Billy Schuerman / The Virginian-Pilot)

Norfolk pitcher Brandon Young (27) delivers a pitch against. Durham batter. The Durham Bulls defeated the Norfolk Tides 3-2 in 11 innings at Harbor Park in Norfolk, Virginia, on July 3, 2024. (Billy Schuerman / The Virginian-Pilot)

Norfolk infielder Niko Goodrum (24) leaps up to make a catch. The Durham Bulls defeated the Norfolk Tides 3-2 in 11 innings at Harbor Park in Norfolk, Virginia, on July 3, 2024. (Billy Schuerman / The Virginian-Pilot)

Norfolk battery Kyle Stowers (7) is greeted by teammate Garrett Cooper (30) after Stowers hit a two-run homer. The Durham Bulls defeated the Norfolk Tides 3-2 in 11 innings at Harbor Park in Norfolk, Virginia, on July 3, 2024. (Billy Schuerman / The Virginian-Pilot)

Norfolk catcher Maverick Handley (48) walks off the field after an inning. The Durham Bulls defeated the Norfolk Tides 3-2 in 11 innings at Harbor Park in Norfolk, Virginia, on July 3, 2024. (Billy Schuerman / The Virginian-Pilot)

Norfolk pitcher Nolan Hoffman (44) pounds his chest to celebrate ending the eighth inning without allowing a run to score. The Durham Bulls defeated the Norfolk Tides 3-2 in 11 innings at Harbor Park in Norfolk, Virginia, on July 3, 2024. (Billy Schuerman / The Virginian-Pilot)

Norfolk infielder Terrin Vavra (4) fields a ground ball. The Durham Bulls defeated the Norfolk Tides 3-2 in 11 innings at Harbor Park in Norfolk, Virginia, on July 3, 2024. (Billy Schuerman / The Virginian-Pilot)

Norfolk infielder Niko Goodrum (24) fields a bouncing ground ball. The Durham Bulls defeated the Norfolk Tides 3-2 in 11 innings at Harbor Park in Norfolk, Virginia, on July 3, 2024. (Billy Schuerman / The Virginian-Pilot)

Norfolk infielder Coby Mayo (23) is pulled off first base by an errant throw as Durham batter Rene Pinto (50) runs across safe. The Durham Bulls defeated the Norfolk Tides 3-2 in 11 innings at Harbor Park in Norfolk, Virginia, on July 3, 2024. (Billy Schuerman / The Virginian-Pilot)

Norfolk pitcher Luis Gonzalez (10) delivers a pitch against a Durham batter in the 11th inning. The Durham Bulls defeated the Norfolk Tides 3-2 in 11 innings at Harbor Park in Norfolk, Virginia, on July 3, 2024. (Billy Schuerman / The Virginian-Pilot)

Norfolk Tides mascot Riptide high fives fans during a trip around the stadium. The Durham Bulls defeated the Norfolk Tides 3-2 in 11 innings at Harbor Park in Norfolk, Virginia, on July 3, 2024. (Billy Schuerman / The Virginian-Pilot)

Norfolk infielder Nick Maton (2) makes a throw to first base. The Durham Bulls defeated the Norfolk Tides 3-2 in 11 innings at Harbor Park in Norfolk, Virginia, on July 3, 2024. (Billy Schuerman / The Virginian-Pilot)

Norfolk pitcher Matt Krook (31) delivers a pitch against Durham batter. The Durham Bulls defeated the Norfolk Tides 3-2 in 11 innings at Harbor Park in Norfolk, Virginia, on July 3, 2024. (Billy Schuerman / The Virginian-Pilot)

Fans take in the fireworks show following the game. The Durham Bulls defeated the Norfolk Tides 3-2 in 11 innings at Harbor Park in Norfolk, Virginia, on July 3, 2024. (Billy Schuerman / The Virginian-Pilot)