Graceffo posts first quality start in Memphis win
MEMPHIS, TN–The Memphis Redbirds extendedthe longest win streak of the Minor League Baseballseason to 12games with an7-2win overIndianapolison Saturdayafternoonat AutoZone Park. Starting pitcher Gordon Graceffo (1-1) was excellent in his fourth start of the season and posted his first Triple-A quality start. The right-handed pitcher tossed a season-high 6.0 innings,
MEMPHIS, TN–The Memphis Redbirds extendedthe longest win streak of the Minor League Baseballseason to 12games with an7-2win overIndianapolison Saturdayafternoonat AutoZone Park.
Starting pitcher Gordon Graceffo (1-1) was excellent in his fourth start of the season and posted his first Triple-A quality start. The right-handed pitcher tossed a season-high 6.0 innings, allowed two runs on five hits, walked one and tied a season high with six strikeouts.
After falling behind 2-0 in the fourth, catcher Tres Barrera drilled a go-ahead homerun with two on and two out in the inning. Memphis added another later in the frame on a second baseman Juniel QuerecutoRBI double. Querecuto later padded the lead even further with a two-run shot in the sixth inning.
In relief, Andre Pallante made his first appearance with Memphis. The right-handed pitcher tossed two innings, struck out thre and did not allow a baserunner. Kodi Whitley rolled a double play to end the game with a scoreless ninth.
The Redbirds(15-5) return to AutoZone Park onSunday April 23to take on the Indianapolis Indiansat 2:05 p.m. to conclude a six-game homestand. Sunday’s gameis Take a Chance Day and Prairie Farms Ice Cream Sunday. You can find more information on upcoming promotions at AutoZone Park here.
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The Memphis Redbirds arethe proud Triple-A Affiliate of the St. Louis Cardinals. Memphis owns four League Championships and one Triple-A National Championship since the team’s affiliation with St. Louis began in 1998. For the latest team news, follow the Redbirds on Facebook, Twitterand Instagram.
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