Redbirds Bedell tosses seven innings, allows one unearned run in loss to Tides 

MEMPHIS, Tenn. – The Memphis Redbirds continued a six-game homestand with an 11-1 loss to the Norfolk Tides (Triple-A, Baltimore Orioles) on Friday night at AutoZone Park.

Memphis starting pitcher Ian Bedell (1-1) put together the best start of his young Triple-A career. The right-handed pitcher allowed one unearned run in 7.0 innings, allowed three hits, walked one and struck out five. His only run allowed came on a throwing error with two outs in the first inning. Bedell retired the final 11 batters he faced.

First baseman Luken Baker recorded the only two hits for the Redbirds on the night, including an RBI single in the bottom of the ninth inning. Baker extended his International League-leading total to 63 RBIs on the season. Left fielder Moises Gomez reached base three times, all via walk.

The Memphis Redbirds return to AutoZone Park to continue a six-game homestand against the Norfolk Tides (Triple-A, Baltimore Orioles) on Saturday, July 13 with first pitch scheduled for 6:35 p.m. CDT.

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