Redbirds Battle, End Short at Reno
RENO, Nevada - The Memphis Redbirds (27-38) led early, fell behind, and battled back, but ultimately lost in the series finale at the Reno Aces (Diamondbacks), 6-4, Monday night in Reno, Nev.Memphis went 4-3 on its seven-game road trip to Tacoma and Reno.The game began in solid fashion, as Edmundo
RENO, Nevada - The Memphis Redbirds (27-38) led early, fell behind, and battled back, but ultimately lost in the series finale at the Reno Aces (Diamondbacks), 6-4, Monday night in Reno, Nev.
Memphis went 4-3 on its seven-game road trip to Tacoma and Reno.
The game began in solid fashion, as
But the Aces (28-36) came right back and scored three runs in the bottom of the first and two more in the bottom of the second to take a 5-2 lead after two frames.
The Redbirds began to chip away in the top of the fifth, scoring a run on a
With the score 5-4, the Aces plated an insurance run in the bottom of the seventh off
Memphis brought the tying run to the plate in the top of the ninth after a
Robinson's three RBI led the Memphis offense. Sosa was 2-for-4 with a double, a walk and two runs, and Robertson also crossed the plate.
The Redbirds were 0-for-7 with runners in scoring position.
The Redbirds return home Wednesday night at 6:35 to start a seven-game homestand against Salt Lake (Angels) and Las Vegas (Athletics).
Upcoming Games of Note at AutoZone Park
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
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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