Gorman homers as Redbirds drop game two of series at I-Cubs

Memphis designated hitter smacks second Triple-A home run of season

By Alex Coil

August 28, 2024

MEMPHIS, Tenn. – The Memphis Redbirds continued a six-game road trip with a 4-2 loss to the Iowa Cubs (Triple-A, Chicago Cubs) on Wednesday afternoon at Principal Park. Designated hitter Nolan Gorman supplied the only Memphis offense of the afternoon with a two-run home run in the top of the

MEMPHIS, Tenn. – The Memphis Redbirds continued a six-game road trip with a 4-2 loss to the Iowa Cubs (Triple-A, Chicago Cubs) on Wednesday afternoon at Principal Park.

Designated hitter Nolan Gorman supplied the only Memphis offense of the afternoon with a two-run home run in the top of the eighth inning. The blast was the left-handed hitter’s second home run with the Redbirds after joining the club halfway through last week.

Gorman went 3-for-4 with a home run and two RBIs. Third baseman Cesar Prieto went 2-for-4. Memphis had 10 baserunners in the game, nine provided by the top four batters in the lineup.

Starting pitcher Zack Thompson (3-4) allowed four runs on six hits, walked one and struck out four in 5.1 innings pitched. The Memphis bullpen covered the final 2.2 innings and allowed just one baserunner.

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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