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Memphis drops game one of series at Indianapolis 

Baker, DeJong drill homers, supply bright spots in loss
By Alex Coil
June 21, 2022

MEMPHIS, TN – The Memphis Redbirds dropped game one of a six-game series against the Indianapolis Indians on Tuesday night by a final score of 7-4. First baseman Luken Baker blasted his 12th home run of the year to get the scoring started in the top of the second inning,

MEMPHIS, TN – The Memphis Redbirds dropped game one of a six-game series against the Indianapolis Indians on Tuesday night by a final score of 7-4.

First baseman Luken Baker blasted his 12th home run of the year to get the scoring started in the top of the second inning, a low line drive out to left field. The home run would the Redbirds only run until the top of the eighth inning.

In the meantime, Indianapolis would strike for seven runs, five of which came to score in the bottom of the seventh inning against reliever Angel Rondon.

Memphis would take a couple steps closer in the eighth, when shortstop Paul DeJong brought his home run total to double digits with a two-run blast to make the score 7-3. Center fielder Ben DeLuzio placed a two-out RBI triple in the top of the ninth to finish the scoring.

Starting pitcher Jordan Hicks made his first Major League rehab appearance with Memphis since going on the injured list with a right forearm injury. The right-handed pitcher faced three batters in one inning of work, walked one batter and rolled a double play.

The Memphis Redbirds (38-29) return to Victory Field to continue a six-game series against the Indianapolis Indians on Wednesday, June 22 for a 12:35 p.m. CDT first pitch.

For more information and for tickets, fans can visit memphisredbirds.com or call 901-721-6000.

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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