Memphis extends Tides’ losing streak with weather-shortened victory at Harbor Park

Memphis extends Tides’ losing streak with weather-shortened victory at Harbor Park

Rain cut short Norfolk’s comeback hopes Saturday night, and the Tides’ losing streak reached five with a 5-4 defeat to the Memphis Redbirds at Harbor Park. The game was shortened to seven innings because of weather. The St. Louis-affiliated Redbirds will try for a six-game sweep of the Tides (8-17) in Sunday’s 1:05 p.m. series finale. Memphis (15-9) enjoyed the last of four lead changes in a contest that began 40 minutes late because of bad weat…