Despite Robertson's Three-Hit Game, Redbirds Lose Opener at Oklahoma City

MEMPHIS, Tennessee - The Memphis Redbirds (29-44) led 2-1 after four-and-a-half innings, but the Oklahoma City Dodgers (Dodgers) rallied and took a 5-3 win in the series opener Thursday night in Oklahoma City, Okla.
Memphis got within a run at 4-3 after the top of the eighth inning, but the Dodgers hit a home run in the home-half to create a 5-3 lead.
Kramer Robertson was 3-for-4 with two doubles and two RBI to pace the Memphis offense, and John Nogowski scored two runs.
Mike Hauschild started and went 3.0 innings for the Redbirds, allowing one unearned run on one hit. Anthony Shew threw the final 5.0 innings and gave up four runs on five hits with four strikeouts and three walks.
Trailing 1-0, Memphis scored twice in the fourth inning on a Robertson RBI single and a Conner Capel base knock. The lead held for another inning, before the Dodgers tied it in the fifth and scored twice in the sixth to open a 4-2 lead.
Robertson again was at the center of attention in the eighth, as he doubled home Nogowski to pull the Redbirds within a run at 4-3.
But Shew allowed a home run in the bottom of the eighth to give Oklahoma City (30-41) some breathing room at 5-3. Memphis went down in order in the top of the ninth to end the game.
The Memphis offense struck out 14 times in the game.
The Redbirds and Oklahoma City continue their five-game series tomorrow night at 7:05. The Redbirds return to AutoZone Park on Tuesday to start a nine-game homestand through July 3.
Upcoming Games of Note at AutoZone Park
Tuesday, June 25 at 6:35: Rockey's Yard Sale, with fans able to purchase items in the 3rd Base Cove during the game
Wednesday, June 26 at 6:35: Woof Wednesday presented by Invisible Fence Brand of Memphis with dogs able to come to the stadium along with their parents
Thursday, June 27 at 7:05: Throwback Thursday presented by Polk's Meat Products featuring the Redbirds suiting up as the Memphis Chicks and throwback concession pricing of $2 beers and $1 Polk's hot dogs; green hat giveaway on Silky O'Sullivan's Irish Heritage Night
Friday, June 28 at 7:05: Wizards & Wands Night featuring a handmade wand specialty ticket at www.memphisredbirds.com/wizardsandwands; All-You-Can-Eat Night specialty ticket presented by Dave & Buster's featuring an all-you-can-eat wings buffet and a free $15 Dave & Buster's Power Card available at www.memphisredbirds.com/allyoucaneat
Saturday, June 29 at 6:35: Terminix Saturday Fireworks Show after the game; Yadier Molina and Roberto Clemente Double Bobblehead specialty ticket available at www.memphisredbirds.com/cardinals; Win-a-Rolex Contest presented by Sissy's Log Cabin with fans able to register a guess of the time the game will end to win a $5,400 Rolex watch
Sunday, June 30 at 2:05: Prairie Farms Ice Cream Sunday (free ice cream for kids upon entering); pregame player autographs presented by Allegiant Air; kids run the bases after the game
Monday, July 1 at 6:35: the Redbirds will take the field as the Memphis Música as part of Minor League Baseball's "Copa de la Diversión" series
Tuesday, July 2 at 6:35: "Stranger Wings" Night two days before the season premiere of Stranger Things, with an exclusive "Stranger Wings" t-shirt available with a specialty ticket purchase at www.memphisredbirds.com/strangerwings
Wednesday, July 3 at 6:35: Independence Day Celebration presented by AutoZone with a hamburger/hot dog buffet specialty ticket available at www.memphisredbirds.com/4thofJuly

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