MEMPHIS, TN – The Memphis Redbirds began a 12-game homestand with a 7-6 loss to the Iowa Cubs at AutoZone Park on Tuesday night.
Memphis Redbirds on Twitter: “Big time players make big time plays pic.twitter.com/80ohtcGhaf / Twitter”
Big time players make big time plays pic.twitter.com/80ohtcGhaf
Masyn Winn stole the show with yet another three-hit performance in the loss. The shortstop went 3-for-5 with a single, triple and home run with a pair of RBI. The game was Winn’s 10th three-hit game of the season and 34th multi-hit game of 2023.
Memphis Redbirds on Twitter: “This guy is so cool pic.twitter.com/wDggTiItDo / Twitter”
This guy is so cool pic.twitter.com/wDggTiItDo
First baseman Luken Baker went back-to-back with Winn in the sixth inning. With two RBI in the game, Baker now has 25 home runs and 72 RBI at Triple-A this season. The right-handed hitter finished the night 1-for-4.
Memphis Redbirds on Twitter: “What can’t he do? pic.twitter.com/PdyI1OqicM / Twitter”
What can’t he do? pic.twitter.com/PdyI1OqicM
Michael McGreevy (6-2) allowed five runs on nine hits, walked one and struck out three in 5.0 innings of work. Reliever Dalton Roach struck out the side in the ninth inning to give Memphis a chance in the bottom half of the inning. Despite a two-run rally, Memphis fell short as Winn flied to the warning track to end the game.
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Back2Back pic.twitter.com/Jo2AL3FTnX
The Redbirds (49-48) return to AutoZone Park on Wednesday, July 26 to continue a six-game homestand at 7:05p.m. CDT against the Iowa Cubs. You can find more information on upcoming promotions at AutoZone Park here.
