Kloffenstein dominates to complete start in Memphis loss

Redbirds starter faces minimum in final 20 batters faced after four-run first

By Alex Coil

April 24, 2024

MEMPHIS, Tenn. – The Memphis Redbirds continued a six-game homestand with a 5-2 loss to the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp (Triple-A, Miami Marlins) on Wednesday afternoon at AutoZone Park. Right-handed pitcher Adam Kloffenstein closed out strong after allowing four runs with one out in the first inning. After a two-run double

MEMPHIS, Tenn. – The Memphis Redbirds continued a six-game homestand with a 5-2 loss to the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp (Triple-A, Miami Marlins) on Wednesday afternoon at AutoZone Park.

Right-handed pitcher Adam Kloffenstein closed out strong after allowing four runs with one out in the first inning. After a two-run double in the first, Kloffenstein faced the minimum against the next 20 batters to finish 7.0 strong innings. He allowed four runs on four hits, walked three and struck out a Triple-A career-high tying seven batters.

The lone Redbirds runs game with a three-hit rally in the fourth inning. Designated hitter Luken Baker singled home the first Memphis run, his 17th RBI of the season. Baker finished the day 2-for-4 with a pair of singles. Right-fielder Matt Koperniak later drove home a run with a sacrifice fly.

The Memphis Redbirds return to AutoZone Park to continue a six-game series against the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp on Wednesday, April 25 with first pitch for 6:05 p.m. CDT.

For more information on the Redbirds 2024 season visit www.memphisredbirds.com. Additional information about ticket on-sales, promotions, theme nights, and giveaways will be available throughout the season.

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