Memphis Shy in Season's Second Contest

MEMPHIS, Tennessee - Jake Woodford tossed 5.0 innings with seven strikeouts, allowing one unearned run, but the Memphis Redbirds (1-1) were hampered by three errors in a 3-2 loss to the Omaha Storm Chasers (Royals) Friday night at AutoZone Park.
In Woodford's last two appearances at AutoZone Park, he has not allowed an earned run in 12.1 innings. He fired 7.1 shutout innings in the decisive Game 4 of the Pacific Coast League Championship Series on Sept. 15, 2018, to help the Redbirds clinch the title. He gave up just five hits in those 12.1 innings and had 13 strikeouts.
Woodford started his season debut Friday night by striking out the side in the first.
Memphis led 2-1 heading into the seventh, before Omaha (1-1) capitalized on a fielding error by reliever Tyler Webb and plated two runs. That proved to be the game-winner, after Memphis put runners on second base in both the bottom of the seventh and bottom of the eighth but did not score.
Max Schrock and Lane Thomas each went 2-for-4, with Schrock driving in a run. Adolis Garcia added a double, and Evan Mendoza was 1-for-3 with a walk and a run scored in his Triple-A debut.
Memphis pitching struck out 11 Storm Chasers in the ballgame, but the Redbird offense was 1-for-8 with runners in scoring position and left eight on base.
The Redbirds continue their series with Omaha tomorrow night at 6:35. Memphis and the Storm Chasers play at AutoZone Park through Monday, before the Redbirds hit the road for seven games.
Upcoming Games at AutoZone Park
Saturday at 6:35: Terminix Saturday Fireworks Show, Adolis Garcia poster giveaway (500 fans)
Sunday at 2:05: Prairie Farms Ice Cream Sunday (free ice cream for kids), Kids Run the Bases, pregame autographs presented by Allegiant Air, Andrew Knizner poster giveaway (500 fans)
Monday, April 8 at 11:05: Special day game

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