Redbirds struggle to hold lead in loss at Sounds

Yepez continues hot streak, drives in four runners

By Alex Coil

September 10, 2023

MEMPHIS, TN – The Memphis Redbirds continued a 12-game road trip with an 8-7 loss to the Nashville Sounds at First Horizon Park on Saturday night. Memphis took the lead early thanks to a Moises Gomez home run and a Juan Yepez double. Gomez hit his 29th Home run of

MEMPHIS, TN – The Memphis Redbirds continued a 12-game road trip with an 8-7 loss to the Nashville Sounds at First Horizon Park on Saturday night.

Memphis took the lead early thanks to a Moises Gomez home run and a Juan Yepez double. Gomez hit his 29th Home run of the season in the second inning. Yepez drove in four runs and registered his 21st double of 2023 at Triple-A.

Connor Thomas allowed two runs on six hits in 3.2 innings pitched. The left-handed pitcher walked two and struck out two.

The Redbirds (65-72) return to AutoZone Park on Tuesday, Sept. 19 to begin the final homestand of the season at 6:45p.m. CDT against the Charlotte Knights. You can find more information on upcoming promotions at AutoZone Park here.

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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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