Redbirds Plate Four in Ninth for Comeback Win

OMAHA, Nebraska - The Memphis Redbirds (11-9) scored four times in the top of the ninth to turn a 4-2 deficit into a 6-4 lead and snatched a win from the Omaha Storm Chasers (Royals) Thursday night in Omaha, Nebraska.
The win is Memphis' seventh in its last nine games.
Tommy Edman was 3-for-5 with a home run and a double, and he had the go-ahead hit with a ninth-inning single that scored Andrew Knizner. Trailing 4-2, Memphis' ninth inning started with Rangel Ravelo reaching on an error and scoring on an Adolis Garcia triple. Knizner stepped in and promptly singled to plate Garcia and tie the game at 4.
That gave way to Edman's base knock to center field to give the Redbirds the lead, and John Nogowski gave Memphis some breathing room with a bases-loaded walk.
With a 6-4 advantage, Hunter Cervenka returned to the mound in the bottom of the ninth after pitching the eighth and got two groundouts and a strikeout to end the ballgame.
Drew Robinson also had three hits for Memphis, and Ramón Urías went 2-for-4.
After Memphis scored in the top of the first, Omaha (9-11) scored the game's next three runs on a wild pitch, a hit-by-pitch, and a walk. That chased Alex Reyes from the game, and John Fasola followed in relief and gave up a run with three walks in 2.1 innings.
Chasen Shreve tossed scoreless sixth and seventh innings, with the Redbirds getting within 4-2 in the sixth on Edman's second home run of the season.
Neither team scored in the seventh and eighth, setting up Memphis' four-run ninth to snag the ballgame.
The Redbirds' defense turned three double plays in the game.
Memphis' 13-game road trip to Omaha, New Orleans, and Nashville continues tomorrow at 7:05 p.m. against the Storm Chasers. 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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