Memphis takes series lead with Thursday win at Norfolk

Redbirds never trail in game three victory over Tides, set IL pace

By Memphis Redbirds

April 23, 2026

NORFOLK, Va. – The Memphis Redbirds continued a six-game road trip at the Norfolk Tides (Triple-A, Baltimore Orioles) with a 5-2 win on Thursday afternoon at Harbor Park. Memphis jumped out in front on a third-inning third baseman César Prieto double, the only run-scoring hit from the Redbirds in the

NORFOLK, Va. – The Memphis Redbirds continued a six-game road trip at the Norfolk Tides (Triple-A, Baltimore Orioles) with a 5-2 win on Thursday afternoon at Harbor Park.

Memphis jumped out in front on a third-inning third baseman César Prieto double, the only run-scoring hit from the Redbirds in the game. The leadoff hitter finished Thursday 2-for-4 with two doubles, two RBIs and a walk. Memphis padded the lead on a sacrifice fly, wild pitch, groundout and walk throughout the game.

Starting pitcher Brycen Mautz dominated Norfolk batters. The left-handed pitcher tossed 4.0 scoreless innings, allowed one hit, walked four and struck out seven. Mautz lowered his Triple-A ERA to 2.95 with the effort. Jared Shuster (1-0) earned his first win as a Redbird with 2.0 scoreless innings out of the bullpen.

With the win, Memphis holds a half-game lead in the International League over the Gwinnett Stripers. The Redbirds have yet to spend a day outside of at least a tie for first place this season.

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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