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Redbirds drop series opener at I-Cubs 

Memphis late comeback falls short to start road trip at Iowa
By Alex Coil
August 27, 2024

MEMPHIS, Tenn. – The Memphis Redbirds started a six-game road trip with a 4-3 loss to the Iowa Cubs (Triple-A, Chicago Cubs) on Tuesday night at Principal Park. Trailing 4-0 in the top of the sixth inning, left fielder Matt Koperniak came to the plate with the bases loaded. The

MEMPHIS, Tenn. – The Memphis Redbirds started a six-game road trip with a 4-3 loss to the Iowa Cubs (Triple-A, Chicago Cubs) on Tuesday night at Principal Park.

Trailing 4-0 in the top of the sixth inning, left fielder Matt Koperniak came to the plate with the bases loaded. The International League leader in hits smacked a two-run double to get the Redbirds on the board. An inning later, right fielder Jordan Walker crushed a double of his own to bring home a run. Walker finished the game 2-for-4 with two doubles and an RBI.

MLB Rehabbing starting pitcher Steven Matz (0-1) allowed four runs (two earned) on five hits, walked none and struck out three batters. The left-handed pitcher tossed 64 pitches in the outing. Ryan Shreve, Andre Granillo and Chris Roycroft combined to cover the final five innings and allowed just one hit.

The Memphis Redbirds return to AutoZone Park to start a six-game homestand against the Omaha Storm Chasers (Triple-A, Kansas City Royals) on Tuesday, September 3 with first pitch scheduled for 6:45 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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