A doubleheader after clinching a playoff spot is a bit of a tough draw. The Tides, somewhat predictably, got off to a slow start in the first of two.
Drew Rom allowed six runs and eight hits over five innings. The lefty struck out eight compared to just one walk, but he did allow a pair of homers.
Mychal Givens turned in another somewhat disappointing rehab appearance. Givens allowed a pair of hits and plunked a batter. He struck out one but failed to complete a full inning. Ryan Mountcastle and Cedric Mullins combined to go 0-for-7 with a pair of strikeouts.