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Lowder Struggles With Control After Injury Layoff
8 Jun
Summary
- Lowder allowed no runs but issued five walks in three innings.
- He threw only 34 of 70 pitches for strikes, showing rust.
- Lowder seeks improved control in his next start against Arizona.

Pitcher Lowder made his return to the major leagues on Sunday after a three-week layoff due to right shoulder discomfort. In his first start back, he took a no-decision against the Cardinals, allowing no runs on one hit while walking five batters across three innings.
Lowder showed signs of rust, throwing only 34 of his 70 pitches for strikes and recording a season-high five walks. His performance resulted in a 5.01 ERA and a 1.45 WHIP over 41.1 innings pitched. He will be looking to improve his command in his next outing against Arizona.