Memphis Redbirds starting pitcher Michael McGreevy (7-2) posted his best start of the 2023 season on Sunday afternoon against Iowa. The right-handed pitcher tossed 7.0 innings of shutout baseball, allowed three hits, walked four and struck out six. McGreevy extended his team lead in the win column with the victory.
First baseman Luken Baker drove home center fielder Tommy Edman with a two-out double in the first inning. Baker now has 20 doubles on the season. Third baseman Jose Fermin provided some insurance with a solo home run in the bottom of the seventh. Fermin ended the day 2-for-2 with a run scored, a double, a homer, an RBI and a walk.
Memphis Redbirds on Twitter: “Today’s @NobodyTrashesTN clean-up hitter Luken Baker gets us started early! pic.twitter.com/M3mQSHSwaj / Twitter”
Today’s @NobodyTrashesTN clean-up hitter Luken Baker gets us started early! pic.twitter.com/M3mQSHSwaj
Edman went 1-for-3 with a run scored in his second MLB Rehab Appearance with Memphis.
Memphis Redbirds on Twitter: “Jose plays long ball! pic.twitter.com/BW6o5GjRwU / Twitter”
Jose plays long ball! pic.twitter.com/BW6o5GjRwU
The Redbirds (52-50) return to AutoZone Park on Tuesday, August 1 to continue a 12-game homestand at 7:05p.m. CDT against the Iowa Cubs. You can find more information on upcoming promotions at AutoZone Park here.
