Last night’s game between the Tides and Redbirds was tied through five-and-a-half innings thanks in part to starting pitcher Cade Povich’s outstanding performance. Through six innings, Povich allowed just five baserunners on three singles and two walks. And one of those baserunners, he picked off! His final line was 6 IP, 3 H, 0 R, 2 BB, 8 K.
In the bottom of the sixth inning, Kyle Stowers picked up his only hit of the game. But it was a big one, a two-run homer that broke the scoreless tie. Stowers has only been back from the injured list for two games, but in that time he’s picked up a walk, two doubles, and a home run.