Fernandez Strikes Out 17 in Tidewater Win

Sid Fernandez struck out 17 batters, and every member of the Tidewater lineup got at least one hit as the Tides beat Pawtucket, 11-1, in an International League game Thursday.

Fernandez (4-1) pitched 8 innings of scoreless, five-hit ball before walking Juan Pautt to score Pat Dodson in the ninth. Ed Olwine, in relief, got Dave Sax to hit into a double play to end the game.