Redbirds Blanked in Series Opener at New Orleans

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana - The Memphis Redbirds (13-11) left runners on base in six of the nine innings Monday night in New Orleans, Louisiana, and could not push anything across in a 3-0 defeat to the New Orleans Baby Cakes (Marlins).
Memphis finished the game 0-for-10 with runners in scoring position and left nine men on base in the contest.
Andrew Knizner went 2-for-3 with a double and a walk, extending his hitting streak to eight games. He has hits in 14 of his last 15 games and all but three outings on the season. Tommy Edman and Lane Thomas also had doubles for the Redbirds.
Génesis Cabrera worked 4.1 innings in a start, allowing three hits with three walks and two strikeouts, and he surrendered just an unearned run in the fourth inning. Jesus Cruz relieved Cabrera and got a bases-loaded double play to end the fifth before tossing a scoreless sixth.
New Orleans (14-10) picked up some breathing room with two outs in the bottom of the eighth on a two-run home run by Peter O'Brien off Chasen Shreve, who was in his second inning of relief.
Memphis went down in order to finish the ballgame.
Thomas also added an outfield assist.
Memphis' 13-game road trip continues tomorrow at New Orleans at 6:30 p.m. After Thursday's series finale with the Baby Cakes, the Redbirds head to Nashville for four games. Memphis returns to AutoZone Park on Tuesday, May 7.
Upcoming Games of Note at AutoZone Park
Thursday, May 9 at 7:05: Throwback Thursday presented by Polk's Meat Products, featuring the Memphis Chicks and throwback concession pricing of $2 beers and $1 Polk's hot dogs
Friday, May 10 at 7:05: All-You-Can-Eat Night specialty ticket option, featuring a two-hour all-you-can-eat tacos buffet, purchased at www.memphisredbirds.com/allyoucaneat, Cardinals Adult Fleece Vest specialty ticket option at www.memphisredbirds.com/cardinals, Papa John's Friday Family Pack specialty ticket option, with free ballpark food and Papa John's pizzas, at www.memphisredbirds.com/fridayfamilypack
Saturday, May 11 at 6:35: Terminix Saturday Fireworks Show after the game
Sunday, May 12 at 2:05: Papa John's Mother's Day with a brunch and catch on the field specialty ticket available at www.memphisredbirds.com/mothersday, kids and moms run the bases after the game, Prairie Farms Ice Cream Sunday (free ice cream for kids upon entering), pregame autographs presented by Allegiant Air

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