JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Memphis Redbirds continued a six-game road trip with a 13-5 loss to the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp (Triple-A, Miami Marlins) on Wednesday afternoon at Vystar Ballpark.
Center fielder Joshua Báez smacked his International League-leading 26th home run of the season, a solo shot in the top of the seventh inning. The right-handed hitter went 2-for-4 with the homer, a walk and two runs scored in his first appearance in the series. Right fielder Matt Koperniak and shortstop Jeremy Rivas each added an RBI in the loss. Second baseman Noah Mendlinger walked four times and scored twice.
Starting pitcher Hunter Dobbins (4-1) earned his first Triple-A blemish in 2026. The right-handed pitcher allowed six runs (four earned) on even hits, walked three and struck out three over 4.0 innings pitched. Ryan Murphy tossed the only scoreless appearance of any Memphis pitcher with a third of an inning.
The Memphis Redbirds return to AutoZone Park on Tuesday, June 30 to begin a six-game series against the Charlotte Knights (Triple-A, Chicago White Sox) 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