Saggese slaps three hits in Memphis loss to Nashville

Redbirds shortstop records second three-hit game of season to open series

By Alex Coil

July 1, 2024

MEMPHIS, Tenn. – The Memphis Redbirds began a three-game homestand with a 6-1 loss to the Nashville Sounds (Triple-A, Milwaukee Brewers) on Monday night at AutoZone Park. Shortstop Thomas Saggese tallied three of the five Memphis hits in the loss. The right-handed hitter notched his second three-hit game of the

MEMPHIS, Tenn. – The Memphis Redbirds began a three-game homestand with a 6-1 loss to the Nashville Sounds (Triple-A, Milwaukee Brewers) on Monday night at AutoZone Park.

Shortstop Thomas Saggese tallied three of the five Memphis hits in the loss. The right-handed hitter notched his second three-hit game of the season. The first of which also game against the Nashville Sounds at AutoZone Park on May 29. Following a Saggese two-out triple in the fourth inning, designated hitter Nick Dunn smacked an RBI double to put the Redbirds up 1-0.

Starting pitcher Packy Naughton tossed 2.1 scoreless innings in the loss. The left-handed pitcher allowed two hits, walked one and struck out three. Left-handed reliever Nick Raquet (0-5) allowed five runs on seven hits, walked one and struck out one in 2.2 innings pitched.

The Memphis Redbirds return to AutoZone Park to continue a three-game homestand against the Nashville Sounds on Tuesday, July 2 with first pitch scheduled for 7:05 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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