JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Memphis Redbirds continued a six-game road trip at the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp (Triple-A, Miami Marlins) with a 8-7 victory on Saturday night at Vystar Ballpark.
Designated hitter Nolan Gorman drilled a pair of homers in the victory. The left-handed slugger blasted a solo homer in each the second and fifth inning to help set the Memphis tone offensively. Second baseman César Prieto followed suit with a solo home run of his own in the fifth. Gorman and Prieto provided the lone multi-hit efforts for the Redbirds in the win.
Starting pitcher Pete Hansen (2-4) allowed two runs on four hits, walked two and struck out four in 5.2 innings pitched to earn his second Triple-A victory of the season. Hancel Rincón (S, 1) worked a scoreless 1.2 innings with three strikeouts to earn his first career Triple-A save.
The Memphis Redbirds return to AutoZone Park on Tuesday, August 4 to begin a six-game homestand against the Nashville Sounds (Triple-A, Milwaukee Brewers) with first pitch scheduled for 6:45 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