Yepez continues hot stretch in Memphis loss at Norfolk

Redbirds infielder/outfielder continues hit streak, drives in runs at Tides

By Alex Coil

September 17, 2023

MEMPHIS, TN – The Memphis Redbirds continued a 12-game road trip with a 5-2 loss to the Norfolk Tides at Harbor Park on Saturday night. First baseman Juan Yepez supplied the only two runs for Memphis in Saturday’s loss. The right-handed slugger extended his double-digit hit streak with a 1-for-4

*MEMPHIS, TN – *The Memphis Redbirds continued a 12-game road trip with a 5-2 loss to the Norfolk Tides at Harbor Park on Saturday night.

First baseman Juan Yepez supplied the only two runs for Memphis in Saturday’s loss. The right-handed slugger extended his double-digit hit streak with a 1-for-4 with two RBIs.

Left-handed pitcher Connor Thomas allowed two runs on nine hits in his 6.0-inning start. Thomas walked one batter and struck out four batters.

The Redbirds (67-76) return to AutoZone Park on Tuesday, Sept. 19 to begin the final homestand of the season at 6:45p.m. CDT against the Charlotte Knights. You can find more information on upcoming promotions at AutoZone Park here.

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The Memphis Redbirds are the 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, Twitter and Instagram.

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