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The Memphis Redbirds continued a 13-game homestand and concluded a six-game series with an 8-5 loss to the Norfolk Tides (Triple-A, Baltimore Orioles) on Sunday afternoon at AutoZone Park.
For the second straight game, the Memphis offense recorded 12 hits. Four Redbirds batters tallied a multi-hit game. Designated hitter Luken Baker and right fielder Jordan Walker each drove in two run. Baker finished the day 3-for-with two doubles, a home run and two runs scored.
Memphis Redbirds on Twitter: “BAKER DOES IT AGAIN@HueysRestaurant HOMER IN BACK-TO-BACK DAYS pic.twitter.com/4wDDRvzQSa / Twitter”
BAKER DOES IT AGAIN@HueysRestaurant HOMER IN BACK-TO-BACK DAYS pic.twitter.com/4wDDRvzQSa
Starting pitcher Adam Kloffenstein allowed four runs on four hits in his 7.0-inning start. The right-handed pitcher struck out seven, walked one and allowed a Triple-A career-high three home runs. Norfolk scored four runs on five hits against reliever Connor Thomas (1-1) in the eighth inning to take the lead.
Memphis Redbirds on Twitter: “WHAT A SNAG FROM VICTOR SCOTT IIToday’s @SoFi Play of the Game! pic.twitter.com/jhGQzSB3NG / Twitter”
WHAT A SNAG FROM VICTOR SCOTT IIToday’s @SoFi Play of the Game! pic.twitter.com/jhGQzSB3NG
The Memphis Redbirds return to AutoZone Park to continue a 13-game homestand and begin a seven-game series against the Gwinnett Stripers with a doubleheader on Tuesday, May 14 with first pitch for game one scheduled for 5:05 p.m. CDT.
Communications and Public Relations Assistant/Broadcaster for the Memphis Redbirds
