DJ Stewart hit a three-run homer and a grand slam to power the Tides past Pawtucket 9-4 Wednesday night at Harbor Park.

Stewart gave the Tides the lead in the fourth inning with a three-run blast off of right-hander Erasmo Ramírez (1-2), then belted a grand slam in the sixth inning off of left-hander Bobby Poyner . The seven-RBI game set a new career-high for Stewart, as he became the first Tides player to register seven runs batted in since Nick Green accomplished the feat at Durham on 7/8/11. He fell just one run batted in short of matching Norfolk's franchise record, and 8-RBI performance by Phil Lombardi at Rochester on 5/13/88.

Tweet from @NorfolkTides: DJ Stewart had himself a grand time Wednesday, homering twice and driving in a career-high 7 😳#TidalTown #Birdland pic.twitter.com/0uckqbPTyN

Stewart's grand slam was Norfolk's first this season, and he also added a double and a walk to cap his perfect night at the plate. The 25-year-old, who is rated as the #16 prospect in the Orioles system, is now batting .263 with five home runs and 19 RBI this season.

Norfolk starter Luis Ysla (2-2) was the beneficiary of Stewart's big night, as he earned the victory after registering his first Quality Start of the season. Ysla yielded three runs on five hits over a season-high 6.0 innings of work, walking three and striking out four while throwing 65 of his 107 pitches for strikes.

Chris Lee followed Ysla's effort with three innings out of the bullpen, allowing one run on four hits. He struck out one without walking a batter, earning his second career save - and second in as many appearances.

Anthony Santander also homered in the win for the Tides, who have now won eight of their last 11 games.

The two clubs will wrap up their three-game set on Thursday at Harbor Park, with first pitch slated for 12:05. Tyler Herb (2-0, 0.75) gets the start for Norfolk and will be opposed by right-hander Mike Shawaryn (1-2, 2.72).

Notes : Zach Vincej singled to extend his hitting streak to eight consecutive games…Chance Sisco singled and walked, giving him a .595 on-base percentage over his last nine games…Jace Peterson walked three times and scored a pair of runs…Jack Reinheimer singled and walked and has now hit safely in nine of his last 11 games…Norfolk turned three double plays in the winning effort.