OMAHA, Neb. – The Memphis Redbirds continued a six-game series and 12-game road trip with an 5-2 win over the Omaha Storm Chasers (Triple-A, Kansas City Royals) on Wednesday night at Werner Park.
For the second straight night, center fielder Joshua Báez smacked two home runs in the Memphis victory. The right-handed hitter tied the game with a solo shot in the top of the sixth inning. A frame later, the highest-ranked prospect on the Redbirds roster drilled a two-run homer to pad the Memphis advantage. The performance moved Báez into sole possession of the team lead in home runs (15) and added to his team-best RBI tally (37).
Center fielder Colton Ledbetter matched Báez in the hit column with a 2-for-5 night. The left-handed hitter drove in two runs in the win, including an RBI single in the top of the seventh inning to give the Redbirds their first lead of the game. Second baseman Brody Moore led the way in hits with a 3-for-4 night out of the nine-hole.
Starting pitcher Pete Hansen nearly matched his International League Pitcher of the Week Award performance from a week ago. The left-handed pitcher tossed 5.0 innings, allowed one unearned run on five hits, walked one and struck out five Storm Chasers. Matt Svanson (1-0) earned the win with a scoreless sixth in his return to Triple-A.
With the win, Memphis remained a 0.5-game behind the Rochester Red Wings (Triple-A, Washington Nationals) for first place in the International League standings.
The Memphis Redbirds return to AutoZone Park on Tuesday, June 2 to begin a six-game series against the Louisville Bats (Triple-A, Cincinnati Reds) with first pitch scheduled for 7:05 p.m. CDT.
About the Memphis Redbirds
The Memphis Redbirds are the proud Triple-A affiliate of the St. Louis Cardinals. Since their affiliation with St. Louis began in 1998, the Redbirds have claimed four League Championships and one Triple-A National Championship. Based in Memphis, Tennessee, the Redbirds play their home games at AutoZone Park, one of the premier ballparks in the nation. Alongside their parent company, Diamond Baseball Holdings, the Redbirds are committed to providing an exceptional baseball experience for fans of all ages, featuring top Cardinals prospects, exciting promotions, and a family-friendly atmosphere. With a tradition of excellence both on and off the field, the Memphis Redbirds actively contribute to the community by hosting a wide variety of events at AutoZone Park and participating in numerous charitable initiatives. For more information, visit www.memphisredbirds.com.
Contact
Memphis Redbirds Communications Team, (901) 721-6000 or communications@memphisredbirds.com