Dodgers Stun Redbirds with Big Ninth Inning
Memphis, Tenn. - The Oklahoma City Dodgers scored four runs in the ninth inning with a two-run single by Gavin Lux followed by a two-run homer by Will Smith to come back and beat the Memphis Redbirds, 6-3, Friday night at AutoZone Park.The Dodgers (40-51) entered the ninth inning trailing, 3-2.
Memphis, Tenn. - The Oklahoma City Dodgers scored four runs in the ninth inning with a two-run single by
The Dodgers (40-51) entered the ninth inning trailing, 3-2.
After pinch hitter
Smith now leads OKC with 16 home runs despite playing in just 53 of the team's 91 games. Friday marked his second multi-homer game of the season, previously accomplished May 21 at New Orleans.
Friday was the Dodgers' third win this season when trailing after eight innings. They've now won six of their last seven games overall and improved to 6-0 at AutoZone Park this season.
The teams traded home runs within the first two innings. As the second batter of the game, Smith launched a solo home run onto the bluff in left field to give OKC the quick 1-0 lead.
The Redbirds (36-56) took the lead with a homer of their own in the second inning. With a runner at third base,
The Dodgers nearly tied the game in the third inning. Lux was at second base with two outs when
However, the Dodgers did tie the game in the next frame on a RBI groundout by Joe.
Memphis went back in front the sixth inning.
That turned out to be only run allowed over five solid innings by
The Dodgers tallied 13 hits for the second straight night, with five players collecting two hits apiece. Smith and Lux combined to drive in five of the team's six runs.
Beck (0-7) allowed all four runs in the ninth inning and took the loss.
Due to expected inclement weather making its way to Memphis Sunday, the Dodgers and Redbirds will now play a doubleheader starting at 4:05 p.m. Saturday at AutoZone Park. Live radio coverage begins 15 minutes before first pitch on AM 1340 "The Game," 1340thegame.com and through the free iHeartRadio or MiLB First Pitch apps.