Redbirds Lose Tight One to Nashville, 3-2
MEMPHIS, Tennessee - A tight game did not break the Memphis Redbirds' way Thursday night at AutoZone Park, as the Nashville Sounds (Rangers) took a 3-2 victory in the third game of the series between the two rivals.Memphis led 2-1 before Nashville scored two in the top of the sixth
MEMPHIS, Tennessee - A tight game did not break the Memphis Redbirds' way Thursday night at AutoZone Park, as the Nashville Sounds (Rangers) took a 3-2 victory in the third game of the series between the two rivals.
Memphis led 2-1 before Nashville scored two in the top of the sixth to take a 3-2 lead, and the Redbirds (33-47) had runners on base in each of the last four innings but could not push a third run across. In the bottom of the ninth, the potential tying run was erased at third trying to stretch on a single to left field.
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Memphis was 1-for-6 with runners in scoring position on the night and left 10 men on base.
The Redbirds and Nashville wrap up their four-game set tomorrow night at 7:05. Memphis is home through its Independence Day Celebration presented by AutoZone on Wednesday, July 3.
Upcoming Games of Note at AutoZone Park
Friday, June 28 at 7:05: Wizards & Wands Night featuring a handmade wand specialty ticket at www.memphisredbirds.com/wizardsandwands; All-You-Can-Eat Night specialty ticket presented by Dave & Buster's featuring an all-you-can-eat wings buffet and a free $15 Dave & Buster's Power Card available at www.memphisredbirds.com/allyoucaneat
Saturday, June 29 at 6:35: Terminix Saturday Fireworks Show after the game;
Sunday, June 30 at 2:05: Prairie Farms Ice Cream Sunday (free ice cream for kids upon entering); pregame player autographs presented by Allegiant Air; kids run the bases after the game
Monday, July 1 at 6:35: the Redbirds will take the field as the Memphis Música as part of Minor League Baseball's "Copa de la Diversión" series
Tuesday, July 2 at 6:35: "Stranger Wings" Night two days before the season premiere of the television series Stranger Things, with an exclusive "Stranger Wings" t-shirt available with a specialty ticket purchase at www.memphisredbirds.com/strangerwings
Wednesday, July 3 at 6:35: Independence Day Celebration presented by AutoZone with a hamburger/hot dog buffet specialty ticket available at www.memphisredbirds.com/4thofJuly
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