Redbirds fall in afternoon game at Stripers

Memphis musters four hits, strands five in third consecutive loss

By Alex Coil

April 17, 2024

MEMPHIS, Tenn. – The Memphis Redbirds continued a six-game road trip with an 2-1 loss at the Gwinnett Stripers on Wednesday afternoon at Coolray Field. Starting pitcher Adam Kloffenstein posted his best outing of the young 2024 season. The right-handed pitcher allowed one run on two hits, walked five and

MEMPHIS, Tenn. – The Memphis Redbirds continued a six-game road trip with an 2-1 loss at the Gwinnett Stripers on Wednesday afternoon at Coolray Field.

Starting pitcher Adam Kloffenstein posted his best outing of the young 2024 season. The right-handed pitcher allowed one run on two hits, walked five and struck out five batters. Kyle Leahy (0-1) allowed a run in an inning of relief.

The lone Memphis run came in on a centerfielder Mike Antico sacrifice fly that brought home catcher Nick Raposo in the fifth inning. The Redbirds went 0-for-4 with runners in scoring position and left five runners on base. Second baseman Jose Fermin stayed hot with a 2-for-4 day.

The Memphis Redbirds return to AutoZone Park to begin a six-game series against the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp (Triple-A, Miami Marlins) on Tuesday, April 23 with first pitch for 6:45 p.m. CDT.

For more information on the Redbirds 2024 season visit www.memphisredbirds.com. Additional information about ticket on-sales, promotions, theme nights, and giveaways will be available throughout the season.

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