Oklahoma City Defeats Memphis, 6-2

MEMPHIS, Tennessee - A 3-1 game remained from the first inning until the bottom of the eighth Friday night at AutoZone Park, and after the Memphis Redbirds got within a run the Oklahoma City Dodgers (Dodgers) scored three in the top of the ninth to help secure a 6-2 win.
Edmundo Sosa homered for the Redbirds (23-33) leading off the bottom of the eighth to make the score 3-2, but the Dodgers (20-34) responded with two singles and a ground rule double for their second three-spot of the game. Memphis put two runners on in the bottom of the ninth but a strikeout ended the contest.
Tommy Edman was 2-for-4 with a triple for Memphis. He scored the Redbirds' first run of the game on a Rangel Ravelo single.
Ryan Helsley started and went 2.2 innings, striking out six. He was followed by four relievers for Memphis.
Kyle Garlick homered and had four RBI for Oklahoma City, one night after driving in five runs.
Redbirds pitching struck out 15 Dodgers in the game, and the Dodgers struck out 14 Redbirds. 
Memphis has lost 10-straight games.
The Redbirds and Oklahoma City continue their series tomorrow night at 6:35. The two teams match up at AutoZone Park through a 2:05 p.m. game on Sunday.
Upcoming Games of Note at AutoZone Park
Saturday, June 1 at 6:35: Terminix Saturday Fireworks Show after the game; Margaritaville Night with free leis, live Jimmy Buffett cover music, and more
Sunday, June 2 at 2:05: Prairie Farms Ice Cream Sunday (free ice cream for kids upon entering); pregame player autographs presented by Allegiant Air; kids run the bases after the game
Wednesday, June 12 at 6:35: Woof Wednesday presented by Invisible Fence Brand of Memphis with dogs able to come to the stadium along with their parents
Thursday, June 13 at 7:05: Throwback Thursday presented by Polk's Meat Products featuring the Redbirds suiting up as the Memphis Chicks and throwback concession pricing of $2 beers and $1 Polk's hot dogs
Friday, June 14 at 7:05: All-You-Can-Eat Night specialty ticket presented by Dave & Buster's featuring an all-you-can-eat breakfast buffet and a free $15 Dave & Buster's Power Card available at www.memphisredbirds.com/allyoucaneat; Papa John's Friday Family Pack specialty ticket with four Field Box tickets including four free hot dogs, four free sodas, and one bottomless popcorn at the game, plus two coupons for a large Papa John's pizza, available at www.memphisredbirds.com/fridayfamilypack
Saturday, June 15 at 6:35: Terminix Saturday Fireworks Show after the game
Sunday, June 16 at 2:05: Father's Day hamburger/hot dog buffet specialty ticket available at www.memphisredbirds.com/fathersday; kids and dads run the bases after the game; Prairie Farms Ice Cream Sunday (free ice cream for kids upon entering); pregame player autographs presented by Allegiant Air

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