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Eight-run first propels Memphis past Gwinnett to open series 

Redbirds explode out of All-Star Break with win over Stripers
By Alex Coil
July 14, 2023

MEMPHIS, TN – The Memphis Redbirds began a three-game series against the Gwinnett Stripers with a 10-5 win at AutoZone Park on Friday night. After falling behind 2-0 after the top of the first inning, Memphis exploded for eight runs in the bottom half of the inning. In total, the

MEMPHIS, TN – The Memphis Redbirds began a three-game series against the Gwinnett Stripers with a 10-5 win at AutoZone Park on Friday night.

After falling behind 2-0 after the top of the first inning, Memphis exploded for eight runs in the bottom half of the inning. In total, the Redbirds brough 11 batters to the plate, recorded six hits and walked twice without stranding a runner on base.

Shortstop Masyn Winn scored twice in the first inning, including his 11th home run of the season. The right-handed hitter clubbed a three-run shot with two outs in the inning to make it 8-2. Third baseman Taylor Motter reached base three times in a 2-for-3 effort, scored twice, stole a base and drove in a run.

In a bullpen day on the mound, Kodi Whitley and Dalton Roach tossed the final three innings without allowing a run. Grant Black (1-3) tossed 2.1 innings and earned his first win of the season.

MLB Rehabber Tyler O’Neill went 2-for-4 in the win with an RBI and run scored.

The Redbirds (44-44) return to AutoZone Park on Saturday, July 15 to continue a three-game homestand at 6:35p.m. CDT against the Gwinnett Stripers You can find more information on upcoming promotions at AutoZone Park here.

About Memphis Redbirds

The Memphis Redbirds are the proud Triple-A Affiliate of the St. Louis Cardinals. Memphis owns four League Championships and one Triple-A National Championship since the team’s affiliation with St. Louis began in 1998. For the latest team news, follow the Redbirds on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. 

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