MEMPHIS, Tenn. – The Memphis Redbirds continued a six-game series against the Gwinnett Stripers (Triple-A, Atlanta Braves) with a 10-3 loss on Wednesday afternoon at AutoZone Park.
Starting pitcher Quinn Mathews tossed 5.0 scoreless innings and struck out a season-high eight batters in the loss. MLB Rehabbing Matt Pushard worked a scoreless sixth inning in his first appearance. The Memphis bullpen then allowed seven two-out runs in the seventh inning to flip control.
Center fielder Joshua Báez smacked his third home run of the season, a solo shot in the eighth inning. Báez, first baseman Blaze Jordan and third baseman Ramon Mendoza each posted a two-hit effort on Wednesday.
The Memphis Redbirds return to AutoZone Park on Thursday, April 16 to continue a six-game series against the Gwinnett Stripers (Triple-A, Atlanta Braves) with first pitch scheduled for 6:45 p.m. CDT.
Alex Coil
- Alex Coil
- Alex Coil
