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Norfolk Tides split doubleheader in Charlotte: Stowers goes deep three times

Chris Graham

Norfolk Tides The Norfolk Tides (17-7) split a doubleheader against the Charlotte Knights (12-13) on Friday night at Truist Field,

The Knights took Game 1 of the twinbill, 6-3, and the Tides bounced back in Game 2, winning 8-4.

Kyle Stowers hit two homers in the Game 1 loss, and added a third blast in the win in Game 2.

VMI alum Reed Garrett closed out the Game 2 win with three strikeouts in a scoreless ninth.

Cole Irvin (2-0, 5.73 ERA) gets the start for the Tides in Saturday’s game, which has a 7:04 p.m. first pitch.

Chris Graham

Chris Graham

Chris Graham is the founder and editor of Augusta Free Press. A 1994 alum of the University of Virginia, Chris is the author and co-author of seven books, including Poverty of Imagination, a memoir published in 2019, and Team of Destiny: Inside Virginia Basketball’s Run to the 2019 National Championship, and The Worst Wrestling Pay-Per-View Ever, published in 2018. For his commentaries on news, sports and politics, go to his YouTube page, or subscribe to his Street Knowledge podcast. Email Chris at [email protected].