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Koperniak walks-off with blast on Fireworks Saturday 

Two-run homer wins it for Redbirds in 10th inning, snaps losing streak
By Alex Coil
May 20, 2023

MEMPHIS, TN – The Memphis Redbirds continued a 12-game homestand with a walk-off 3-1 win over the Gwinnett Stripers on Saturday night at AutoZone Park. Battling with two strikes and two outs in the bottom of the 10th, left fielder Matt Koperniak blasted his first Triple-A home run of the

MEMPHIS, TN – The Memphis Redbirds continued a 12-game homestand with a walk-off 3-1 win over the Gwinnett Stripers on Saturday night at AutoZone Park.

Battling with two strikes and two outs in the bottom of the 10th, left fielder Matt Koperniak blasted his first Triple-A home run of the season to walk off the Stripers. Since being promoted to Memphis earlier this week, Koperniak is 5-for-15 with five RBI in three starts.

The Memphis pitching staff was phenomenal on Saturday and did not allow an earned run. Kyle Leahy made his second start of the season and tossed 5.0 innings, allowed six hits, walked one and struck out three. In four innings in relief, James Naile faced all 12 batters he faced, striking out three.

Third baseman Errol Robinson and right fielder Jordan Walker each added two-hit a night. Robinson brought in the tying run in the bottom of the tenth with his fifth RBI of the season.

The Redbirds (25-19) return to AutoZone Park on Sunday, May 21 to continue a 12-game homestand at 2:05p.m. CDT. You can find more information on upcoming promotions at AutoZone Park here.

About Memphis Redbirds

The Memphis Redbirds are the proud Triple-A Affiliate of the St. Louis Cardinals. Memphis owns four League Championships and one Triple-A National Championship since the team’s affiliation with St. Louis began in 1998. For the latest team news, follow the Redbirds on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. 

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