Lawrenceville, Ga. – The Memphis Redbirds began a six-game road trip at the Gwinnett Stripers (Triple-A, Atlanta Braves) with an 11-6 extra-inning victory on Tuesday night at Gwinnett Field.
Left fielder Matt Koperniak gave Memphis a brief one-run lead with a two-run shot in the top of the ninth inning. The left-handed hitter later delivered a two-run tack-on single in the five-run top of the 10th inning. Koperniak aided the Redbirds to a third straight extra-inning victory one game following his walk-off single on Sunday afternoon.
Third baseman Nolan Gorman and catcher Leo Bernal each hit a home run in the victory. Gorman smacked a solo shot in the top of the fourth inning, his third this season with Memphis. Bernal drilled a three-run shot to pull Memphis within a run in the top of the sixth.
Starting pitcher Brandt Thompson allowed five runs on six hits, walked two and struck out two. The right-handed pitcher tossed 4.0 innings in his return to Triple-A. Cade Winquest and Scott Blewett provided scoreless relief. Winquest struck out six batters in 2.0 innings pitched.
The Memphis Redbirds return to AutoZone Park on Friday, July 17 to begin a three-game series and nine-game homestand against the Iowa Cubs (Triple-A, Chicago Cubs) 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