Eight-run first propels Memphis past Gwinnett to open series

by Alex Coil July 14, 2023

written by Alex Coil July 14, 2023

MEMPHIS, TN – The Memphis Redbirds began a three-game series against the Gwinnett Stripers with a 10-5 win at AutoZone Park on Friday night.

After falling behind 2-0 after the top of the first inning, Memphis exploded for eight runs in the bottom half of the inning. In total, the Redbirds brough 11 batters to the plate, recorded six hits and walked twice without stranding a runner on base.

Memphis Redbirds on Twitter: “Retweet if you enjoy watching Masyn Winn hit bombs pic.twitter.com/hmBAckPkyj / Twitter”

Retweet if you enjoy watching Masyn Winn hit bombs pic.twitter.com/hmBAckPkyj

Shortstop Masyn Winn scored twice in the first inning, including his 11th home run of the season. The right-handed hitter clubbed a three-run shot with two outs in the inning to make it 8-2.

Third baseman Taylor Motter reached base three times in a 2-for-3 effort, scored twice, stole a base and drove in a run.

Memphis Redbirds on Twitter: “The Motter (mini)Mash pic.twitter.com/N28h7wH5QH / Twitter”

The Motter (mini)Mash pic.twitter.com/N28h7wH5QH

In a bullpen day on the mound, Kodi Whitley and Dalton Roach tossed the final three innings without allowing a run. Grant Black (1-3) tossed 2.1 innings and earned his first win of the season.

Memphis Redbirds on Twitter: “Koperniak attack! pic.twitter.com/5oDx0OVDcE / Twitter”

Koperniak attack! pic.twitter.com/5oDx0OVDcE

MLB Rehabber Tyler O’Neill went 2-for-4 in the win with an RBI and run scored.

Memphis Redbirds on Twitter: “Tyler O’Neill, ladies and gentlemen pic.twitter.com/LYRgT09Hy0 / Twitter”

Tyler O’Neill, ladies and gentlemen pic.twitter.com/LYRgT09Hy0

The Redbirds (44-44) return to AutoZone Park on Saturday, July 15 to continue a three-game homestand at 6:35p.m. CDT against the Gwinnett Stripers. You can find more information on upcoming promotions at AutoZone Park here.