Redbirds Lose Two Close Games to San Antonio
MEMPHIS, Tennessee - The Memphis Redbirds (23-29) were swept in a doubleheader against the first-place San Antonio Missions (Brewers) Monday afternoon at AutoZone Park, losing the first game 3-1 and the second game 2-1.Kramer Robertson had a hit in each game.San Antonio improves to 32-20 with the wins. The Missions
MEMPHIS, Tennessee - The Memphis Redbirds (23-29) were swept in a doubleheader against the first-place San Antonio Missions (Brewers) Monday afternoon at AutoZone Park, losing the first game 3-1 and the second game 2-1.
San Antonio improves to 32-20 with the wins. The Missions have defeated Memphis nine-straight times.
Game 1: San Antonio 3, Memphis 1
All three Missions runs came on home runs.
Memphis brought the winning run at the plate with one out in the bottom of the seventh after back-to-back singles by Robertson and
Memphis grounded into three double plays and finished 0-for-7 with runners in scoring position in the game.
Game 2: San Antonio 2, Memphis 1
The Redbirds had two singles in the nightcap, with the Missions winning 2-1. Memphis' run came on an error.
The Redbirds and Missions continue their series with 6:35 p.m. games tomorrow and Wednesday. The Redbirds remain home through Sunday, June 2.
Upcoming Games of Note at AutoZone Park
Wednesday, May 29 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, May 30 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, May 31 at 7:05: Star Wars Night featuring specialty ticket options for Darth Bader Bobblehead or Light Sword at www.memphisredbirds.com/starwarsnight; All-You-Can-Eat Night specialty ticket option featuring a two-hour all-you-can-eat beef sliders buffet available at www.memphisredbirds.com/allyoucaneat
Saturday, June 1 at 6:35 p.m.: 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 p.m.: 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
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