MEMPHIS, TN – The Memphis Redbirds began a six-game road trip against the Indianapolis Indians on Tuesday night with an 8-5 loss at Victory Field.
Outfielder Moises Gomez led the way offensively for Memphis. Gomez put the Redbirds on the board in the top of the third inning with a double to bring home Masyn Winn. With two on in the fifth inning, Gomez drilled his 19th home run of the season to bring Memphis within two.
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Brandon Komar made his Triple-A debut on Tuesday night. The right-handed pitcher tossed 3.2 innings, allowed seven runs on seven hits, walked two and struck out five in a spot start as Zack Thompson was scratched from his scheduled start before first pitch.
MLB Rehabber Tyler O’Neill finished 0-for-3 with two strikeouts in his first game of the rehab assignment and appeared as the designated hitter.
The Redbirds (40-42) return to AutoZone Park on Friday, July 14 to continue a six-game homestand at 7:05p.m. CDT against the Nashville Sounds. You can find more information on upcoming promotions at AutoZone Park here.
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