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MEMPHIS, Tenn. – The Memphis Redbirds took game two of a six-game series against the Norfolk Tides (Triple-A, Baltimore Orioles) by a final score of 7-6 on Thursday afternoon at Harbor Park.
Shortstop Jose Barrero led the way with a 2-for-5 effort, two RBIs and a triple. Second baseman Jose Fermin and designated hitter Matt Lloyd each drove in a pair while catcher Andy Yerzy hit his first home run with Memphis in his team debut.
Memphis Redbirds on X (formerly Twitter): “HE HIT THAT ONE TO NEW YERZY!ANDY YERZY’S FIRST @HueysRestaurant HOME RUN IN HIS MEMPHIS DEBUT! pic.twitter.com/U7nxpbY0Gz / X”
HE HIT THAT ONE TO NEW YERZY!ANDY YERZY’S FIRST @HueysRestaurant HOME RUN IN HIS MEMPHIS DEBUT! pic.twitter.com/U7nxpbY0Gz
Starting pitcher Alex Cornwell allowed two runs on two hits, walked three and struck out one in 3.0 innings pitched. Michael Gomez added 1.1 innings of scoreless relief to extend his scoreless streak to 9.1 innings pitched to start the season. Andre Granillo (2-0) earned the win with 1.2 innings pitched out of the bullpen.
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.
