Round Rock Tops Memphis, 4-1

MEMPHIS, Tennessee - The Memphis Redbirds fell victim to a solid outing by Round Rock Express (Astros) starter Cy Sneed in a 4-1 defeat Tuesday night in Round Rock, Texas.
Sneed worked 7.0 shutout innings, allowing only five hits and striking out seven. He walked just one.
John Nogowski homered for the Redbirds (38-58) in the ninth inning, but Memphis could do nothing more.
Johan Mieses had three hits for Memphis, and Lane Thomas was 2-for-4.
Jake Woodford started and pitched 6.0 frames for Memphis. He gave up four runs on six hits and struck out four.
Round Rock (56-40) hit two home runs to account for three of its four runs.
After Woodford, Chris Ellis and Chris Beck worked 2.0 scoreless frames out of the Memphis bullpen.
The Redbirds and Express continue their four-game set tomorrow night at 7:05. Memphis remain on the road through a three-game series at Omaha ending Sunday afternoon before returning to AutoZone Park on Tuesday.
Upcoming Games of Note at AutoZone Park
Wednesday, July 24 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, July 25 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; College Night with $5 Bluff tickets for college students with a college ID
Wednesday, July 31 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, August 1 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; College Night with $5 Bluff tickets for college students with a college ID
Friday, August 2 at 7:05: All-You-Can-Eat Night specialty ticket presented by Dave & Buster's featuring an all-you-can-eat tacos buffet and a free $15 Dave & Buster's Power Card available at www.memphisredbirds.com/allyoucaneat; Chick-fil-A Friday Family Pack specialty ticket option with free ballpark food and free Chick-fil-A at www.memphisredbirds.com/fridayfamilypack
Saturday, August 3 at 6:35: Terminix Saturday Fireworks Show after the game; Back to School Night presented by Walmart with a free fully-loaded backpack to the first 1,500 kids ages 12 and under; Aldo's Pizza specialty ticket with free soda at the ballpark and free and discounted food and beverages at Aldo's Pizza Pies available at www.memphisredbirds.com/aldos
Sunday, August 4 at 2:05: Redbirds Wiffle Bat giveaway to the first 2,000 fans presented by Prairie Farms Dairy; 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
Monday, August 5 at 6:35: the Redbirds take the field as the Memphis Música as part of Minor League Baseball's "Copa de la Diversión" series with $3 tacos and $5 Dos Equis available at the stadium

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