One really bad inning doomed Tides starter Jordan Kipper, who was acquired from the Angels a month ago. He allowed five runs in the second inning, but he was able to pitch into the sixth before being replaced by Vidal Nuno.
Considering he gave up 12 hits, Kipper’s outing probably could’ve been worse than just five earned runs. It didn’t really matter whether he gave up five or eight, though, because the Norfolk offense couldn’t do anything.
Johnny Giovatella was 2-4, and the rest of the Tides lineup mustered only three hits and two walks.