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Memphis uses sixth inning rally to get past Charlotte 

Redbirds score four runs in sixth inning to regain lead, earn win no. 70 of season
By Alex Coil
September 22, 2023

MEMPHIS, TN – The Memphis Redbirds continued a six-game homestand with a 9-6 victory over the Charlotte Knights on Friday night at AutoZone Park. Right fielder Matt Koperniak led the way for the Memphis offense all night. The left-handed hitter led off the bottom of the first inning with his

MEMPHIS, TN – The Memphis Redbirds continued a six-game homestand with a 9-6 victory over the Charlotte Knights on Friday night at AutoZone Park.

Right fielder Matt Koperniak led the way for the Memphis offense all night. The left-handed hitter led off the bottom of the first inning with his 14th home run of the season to tie the game at one. In the sixth, Koperniak tied the game yet again, this time with an RBI single. In total, he posted a 3-for-4 line with three RBIs and three runs scored.

Catcher Nick Raposo smashed his third home run of the season in the second inning. The right-handed hitter finished Friday 2-for-4 with two RBIs and a run scored.

Connor Thomas (5-4) concluded his 2023 season with a solid outing. The left-handed pitcher allowed four runs on eight hits, walked two and struck out two in 6.0 innings. Dalton Roach (S, 5) tied Guillermo Zuniga for the team lead in saves with his four-out effort.

The Redbirds (70-77) return to AutoZone Park on Saturday, Sept. 23 to continue the final homestand of the season at 6:05p.m. CDT against the Charlotte Knights. You can find more information on upcoming promotions at AutoZone Park here.

About Memphis Redbirds

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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