MEMPHIS, TN – The Memphis Redbirds began a six-game series at the Lehigh Valley IronPigs with a 6-3 victory on Tuesday.
Michael McGreevy (2-0) made his third start with Memphis this season and continued a great start to his Triple-A career. The right-handed pitcher tossed 6.0 shutout innings, allowed five hits, walked one and struck out five.
Memphis Redbirds on Twitter: “The lead is ours! pic.twitter.com/mWre34Kk3i / Twitter”
The lead is ours! pic.twitter.com/mWre34Kk3i
At the plate, Memphis stayed patient. Redbirds batters drew 12 walks on the day, led by first baseman Luken Baker’s three. Five batters posted a multi-walk day as Memphis scored its six runs on five hits. Three of the team’s runs scored via wild pitch. In total, all nine of the Redbirds starting batters reached base safely and six reached base multiple times.
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After loading the bases with no outs in the bottom of the eighth inning, relief pitcher Ryan Loutos got himself out of the jam. The right-handed pitcher used a popout and a double play to escape the inning unscathed. Lehigh Valley threatened a comeback in the ninth, as the IronPigs scored three runs against Kodi Whitley.
The Redbirds (21-13) return to AutoZone Park on Tuesday, May 15 to begin a 12-game homestand. You can find more information on upcoming promotions at AutoZone Park here.
