Redbirds lose late lead, series Saturday at Jumbo Shrimp
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Memphis Redbirds continued a six-game road trip with a 4-3 loss to the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp (Triple-A, Miami Marlins) on Saturday night at Vystar Ballpark. Starting pitcher Quinn Mathews dominated over the first five innings in his 5.1-inning Saturday night start. The left-handed pitcher allowed just
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Memphis Redbirds continued a six-game road trip with a 4-3 loss to the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp (Triple-A, Miami Marlins) on Saturday night at Vystar Ballpark.
Starting pitcher Quinn Mathews dominated over the first five innings in his 5.1-inning Saturday night start. The left-handed pitcher allowed just one hit, a two-run homer in the sixth inning. Mathews walked four and struck out seven in the outing. Hancel Rincón (3-5) allowed two runs (one earned) in 0.2 innings out of the bullpen and was credited with the loss.
All nine Redbirds batters reached safely in the loss. Right fielder Noah Mendlinger drove in the only run-scoring hit of the ballgame for Memphis, a two-run single in the second inning. Second baseman César Prieto drove in a run with a sacrifice fly in a 1-for-3 night.
Memphis dropped just its second series of the season with the loss and its second series loss against Jacksonville this season. The Redbirds have lost a season high four consecutive games entering Sunday afternoon’s series finale.
The Memphis Redbirds return to AutoZone Park on Tuesday, June 30 to begin a six-game series against the Charlotte Knights (Triple-A, Chicago White Sox) with first pitch scheduled for 7:05 p.m. CDT.
About the Memphis Redbirds
The Memphis Redbirds are the proud Triple-A affiliate of the St. Louis Cardinals. Since their affiliation with St. Louis began in 1998, the Redbirds have claimed four League Championships and one Triple-A National Championship. Based in Memphis, Tennessee, the Redbirds play their home games at AutoZone Park, one of the premier ballparks in the nation. Alongside their parent company, Diamond Baseball Holdings, the Redbirds are committed to providing an exceptional baseball experience for fans of all ages, featuring top Cardinals prospects, exciting promotions, and a family-friendly atmosphere. With a tradition of excellence both on and off the field, the Memphis Redbirds actively contribute to the community by hosting a wide variety of events at AutoZone Park and participating in numerous charitable initiatives. For more information, visit www.memphisredbirds.com.
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