Lloyd plates five as Redbirds take fourth straight over Tides 

MEMPHIS, Tenn. – The Memphis Redbirds continued a six-game road trip against the Norfolk Tides (Triple-A, Baltimore Orioles) with a 13-2 win on Friday night at Harbor Park.

Starting pitcher Quinn Mathews (3-4) allowed two runs on five hits, walked one and struck out nine in 6.2 innings pitched. The left-handed pitcher did not allow a run in his first six innings of work. Friday marked the first time Mathews did not walk multiple batters in a start since June 6 against Indianapolis.

First baseman Matt Lloyd drove in five runs in the victory. The left-handed hitter went 3-for-4 with a three-run homer and a double. Center fielder Nathan Church also smacked three hits and drove in a run. Designated hitter JJ Wetherholt and catcher Jimmy Crooks reached safely three times with a single and two walks each.

With the victory, Memphis took the first four games in the series and claimed its third consecutive series win since the All-Star Break. The Redbirds can sweep a six-game series for the first time this season with two wins on the weekend.

The Memphis Redbirds return to AutoZone Park on Tuesday, August 5 to begin a six-game series at AutoZone Park against the Durham Bulls (Triple-A, Tampa Bay Rays) with first pitch scheduled for 6:45 p.m. CDT.

For more information on the Redbirds 2025 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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