Redbirds take rain-shortened win at Tides for fifth straight

Antico drives in a pair, Memphis smacks tow home runs in victory

By Alex Coil

April 26, 2025

MEMPHIS, Tenn. – The Memphis Redbirds claimed game five of a six-game series against the Norfolk Tides (Triple-A, Baltimore Orioles) on Saturday night at Harbor Park. Left fielder Mike Antico went 2-for-3 with two RBIs, both to give Memphis a lead. Designated hitter Jose Barrero smacked yet another home run,

MEMPHIS, Tenn. – The Memphis Redbirds claimed game five of a six-game series against the Norfolk Tides (Triple-A, Baltimore Orioles) on Saturday night at Harbor Park.

Left fielder Mike Antico went 2-for-3 with two RBIs, both to give Memphis a lead. Designated hitter Jose Barrero smacked yet another home run, a solo shot to left field. Third baseman Cesar Prieto added a blast of his own, a solo shot to right field.

Starting pitcher Curtis Taylor allowed two unearned runs on three hits across 4.0 innings pitched in his first start of the season. Zack Weiss (S, 1) finished off the victory with 1.2 innings of scoreless baseball.

The game was called after a rain delay following the seventh inning. Memphis looks to sweep the six-game series on Sunday afternoon.

The Memphis Redbirds return to AutoZone Park on Tuesday, April 29 to begin a six-game series at AutoZone Park against the Louisville Bats (Triple-A, Cincinnati Reds) 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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