Memphis Posts 12-Run 7th Inning in 17-4 Rout of Round Rock

ROUND ROCK, Texas - The defending Pacific Coast League champion Memphis Redbirds sent 17 hitters to the plate in a 12-run 7th inning Friday night in Round Rock, Texas, turning a two-run game into a rout in the season's second game and ultimately ending in a 17-4 win over the Round Rock Express (Rangers).
In the decisive 7th, the Redbirds (2-0) had seven hits, drew six walks, took advantage of two wild pitches and an error, and also saw a passed ball by the Express (0-2). The 12-run inning was Memphis' first double-digit frame since a 10-run 5th at Reno on Aug. 4, 2011, and its most in a single inning since at least 2003.
The Redbirds have scored 25 runs in the first two games of the 2018 season. Memphis is 18-2 in its last 20 games against Round Rock.
Tyler O'Neill hit two home runs and drove in five runs on the night, and Max Schrock was 4-for-6 with three runs scored. Every player in the Redbirds' lineup had at least one hit. Randy Arozarena drove in three runs in his Triple-A debut, and Carson Kelly drew three walks.
O'Neill's home runs came in the 3rd and 5th innings, helping the Redbirds take a 5-2 lead after four-and-a-half frames. The game remained 5-3 in favor of Memphis heading into the 7th, before the Redbirds broke it wide open with the 12-spot.
Dakota Hudson picked up the win with 5.1 innings of work, allowing three runs on six hits. Kevin Herget , Sean Gilmartin , and Andrew Morales followed with 3.2 innings of relief, giving up just one run in the 9th inning.
The Redbirds were 7-for-15 with runners in scoring position.
Memphis and Round Rock continue their series tomorrow night at 6:05. After this current five-game road trip, the Redbirds' home opener is set for Tuesday at 7:05 p.m. against the Omaha Storm Chasers (Royals). For more information on single-game tickets and ticket mini-memberships, visit www.memphisredbirds.com/tickets.

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