MEMPHIS, Tenn. – The Memphis Redbirds continued a six-game homestand against the Charlotte Knights (Triple-A, Chicago White Sox) with a 4-3 walk-off win on Friday night at AutoZone Park.
First baseman Leo Bernal came to the plate to lead off the bottom of the 11th inning with Memphis down a run. The left-handed hitter belted the first walk-off home run at AutoZone Park in 2026 over the right field wall, his ninth blast of the season. The walk-off winner marked the third walk-off win this season for Memphis.
Starting pitcher Quinn Mathews dominated with 6.0 innings of two-run baseball. The left-handed pitcher allowed a two-run homer in the top of the first then settled in to strike out seven and walk none. Jared Shuster, Luis Gastelum and Hancel Rincón combined for 4.0 innings of scoreless relief. Gastelum extended his scoreless streak to 17 appearances.
At the dish, the Bernal walk-off home run marked the only Redbirds run-scoring hit of the game. Memphis scored two runs in the bottom of the first inning with bases-loaded walks from Bernal and catcher Yohel Pozo. Center fielder Victor Scott II reached safely three times, smacked a double, stole a base and scored a run in the win.
The Memphis Redbirds return to AutoZone Park on Saturday, July 4 to continue a six-game series against the Charlotte Knights (Triple-A, Chicago White Sox) with first pitch scheduled for 7:04 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