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Memphis drops series opener for first time in 2026

Báez, Crooks smack back-to-back home runs in eighth in loss to Tides
By Memphis Redbirds
April 22, 2026

NORFOLK, Va. – The Memphis Redbirds kicked off a six-game road trip at the Norfolk Tides (Triple-A, Baltimore Orioles) with a 7-3 loss on Tuesday night at Harbor Park. Center fielder Joshua Báez and catcher Jimmy Crooks drilled back-to-back home runs in the top of the eighth inning. The duo

NORFOLK, Va. – The Memphis Redbirds kicked off a six-game road trip at the Norfolk Tides (Triple-A, Baltimore Orioles) with a 7-3 loss on Tuesday night at Harbor Park.

Center fielder Joshua Báez and catcher Jimmy Crooks drilled back-to-back home runs in the top of the eighth inning. The duo marked the second back-to-back Memphis blasts this season, joining Báez and Blaze Jordan on April 10 at Charlotte. Second baseman Bryan Torres smacked a triple to lead off the game and later started the scoring on a Crooks RBI groundout.

Starting pitcher Quinn Mathews (0-2) allowed three runs (two earned) on two hits, walked six and struck out four. The left-handed pitcher allowed a home run in 4.1 innings pitched. MLB Rehabbing Matt Pushard allowed one run on two hits, walked one and struck out one in 2.0 innings out of the bullpen.

Chris Roycroft posted the lone scoreless appearance by a Memphis pitcher with a hitless eighth. The right-handed pitcher lowered his early-season Triple-A ERA to 1.35 with the effort.

The Memphis Redbirds return to AutoZone Park on Tuesday, April 28 to begin a six-game series against the Indianapolis Indians (Triple-A, Pittsburgh Pirates) with first pitch scheduled for 6:05 p.m. CDT.

About the Memphis Redbirds

The Memphis Redbirds are the proud Triple-A affiliate of the St. Louis Cardinals. Since their affiliation with St. Louis began in 1998, the Redbirds have claimed four League Championships and one Triple-A National Championship. Based in Memphis, Tennessee, the Redbirds play their home games at AutoZone Park, one of the premier ballparks in the nation. Alongside their parent company, Diamond Baseball Holdings, the Redbirds are committed to providing an exceptional baseball experience for fans of all ages, featuring top Cardinals prospects, exciting promotions, and a family-friendly atmosphere. With a tradition of excellence both on and off the field, the Memphis Redbirds actively contribute to the community by hosting a wide variety of events at AutoZone Park and participating in numerous charitable initiatives. For more information, visit www.memphisredbirds.com.

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