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The Memphis Redbirds continued a 12-game road trip and six-game series with a 6-0 win over the Omaha Storm Chasers (Triple-A, Kansas City) on Saturday night at Werner Park in Omaha.
Memphis first baseman Luken Baker blasted the 70th home run of his Redbirds career, a solo shot in the sixth inning. The right-handed slugger is now four home runs away from tying Nick Stavanoha’s franchise career home run record of 74. Baker has now hit a home run in consecutive games.
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NO. 70 FOR BAKERFOUR @HueysRestaurant HOME RUNS FROM TYING THE REDBIRDS FRANCHISE RECORD pic.twitter.com/7phwqOHzIn
Memphis used five pitchers to combine for the shutout on Saturday night. Left-handed pitcher Zack Thompson (2-1) allowed five hits, walked one and struck out six batters. MLB Rehabber Giovanny Gallegos tossed a 1-2-3 inning and struck out one.
In addition to Baker’s two RBI night, third baseman Thomas Saggese and second baseman Cesar Prieto each added a pair of RBIs. Left fielder Matt Koperniak continued his stellar stretch with a 2-for-4 effort.
The Memphis Redbirds return to AutoZone Park to begin a six-game homestand against the Nashville Sounds on Tuesday, June 18 with first pitch scheduled for 12:05 p.m. CDT.
Communications and Public Relations Assistant/Broadcaster for the Memphis Redbirds
