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Memphis can’t hold lead in extra-inning loss to Gwinnett 

Redbirds play extra innings for fourth time in last five games
By Alex Coil
May 18, 2023

MEMPHIS, TN – The Memphis Redbirds continued a 12-game homestand with a 4-3 extra-inning loss to the Gwinnett Stripers on Thursday at AutoZone Park. Memphis held a 2-1 lead heading into the ninth, but Gwinnett fought for a run to send the game to extra innings. After both teams were

MEMPHIS, TN – The Memphis Redbirds continued a 12-game homestand with a 4-3 extra-inning loss to the Gwinnett Stripers on Thursday at AutoZone Park.

Memphis held a 2-1 lead heading into the ninth, but Gwinnett fought for a run to send the game to extra innings. After both teams were held scoreless in the 10th and Gwinnett tallied a pair in the 11th, catcher Ivan Herrera smacked an RBI double to pull the Redbirds within one. Despite having the tying and winning runs in scoring position with one out, Memphis was unable to capitalize.

Herrera and left fielder Matt Koperniak led the way at the plate, each going 3-for-6 on the day. Koperniak finished Thursday with two RBI and an outfield assist in his first start at Triple-A this season after being promoted to Memphis before Wednesday’s game. First baseman Luken Baker reached base four times, going 2-for-3 with two walks and a run scored.

Connor Thomas continued his stellar stretch with 6.2 innings of one-run baseball. Thomas allowed nine hits, did not walk a batter and struck out four. The left-handed pitcher lasted more than 5.1 innings and allowed fewer than three earned runs for the seventh consecutive appearance.

The Redbirds (24-18) return to AutoZone Park on Friday, May 19 to continue a 12-game homestand at 7:05p.m. CDT. You can find more information on upcoming promotions at AutoZone Park here.

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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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