Palm Beach falls in second half opener

After clinching a spot in the Florida State League Playoffs by way of winning the South Division, the Palm Beach Cardinals' second half got off to a rocky start following a 10-1 loss to Charlotte. 
Palm Beach starter Sam Tewes gave up eight runs in 4 1/3 innings pitched. 
Aside from allowing a three-spot to the Stone Crabs in the second inning, Tewes was cruising through four innings. In the fifth, he allowed a grand slam, followed by a solo home before being taken out. 
The right-handed pitcher was releived by Eric Carter who threw 1 2/3 scoreless innings. Carter has not allowed a single run in his last 7 2/3 innings pitched.
In his Palm Beach debut, Thomas St. Clair threw a scoreless ninth. 
At the plate, Dylan Carlson had a multi-hit game with Chase Pinder, Shane Billings, J.B. Woodman, and José Godoy all recording a base hit. Woodman's single brought in the only Cardinals run on Thursday night.
The teams will play game two of the series and second half of the season on Friday at 6:30 PM from Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium.
Tickets and more information can be found at Rogerdeanchevroletstadium.com/tickets-events