Redbirds recap: Redbirds drop finale of series at Bulls
The Redbirds drop the finale of the series at Bulls, losing the first series since mid-May. A three-run bottom of sixth dooms Memphis in loss at Durham.
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The Redbirds drop the finale of the series at Bulls, losing the first series since mid-May. A three-run bottom of sixth dooms Memphis in loss at Durham.
The Saturday night victory was part of a six-game series at the Durham Bulls.
Catcher Jimmy Crooks brought the only bright spot with a sixth-inning double down the right-field line that scored the only Redbird run.
With the game tied in the top of the eighth inning, designated hitter Luken Baker smacked his fourth double of the series to give Memphis a late one-run lead.
First baseman Luken Baker reached base safely three times in four plate appearances in the loss.
Third baseman Nathan Church went 3-for-5 with two triples and shortstop Brody Moore went 3-for-5 with a double and three RBI.
Shortstop Cesar Prieto had a strong night, with two home runs and drove in five. The left-handed hitter went 2-for-4 with a grand slam, three runs scored and a walk.
The Redbirds play Game 1 of a six-game home stand against the Indianapolis Indians (Triple-A, Pittsburgh Pirates) on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, at AutoZone Park.
Memphis jumped in front early with nine runs in the top of the second inning, tied for the most runs in a frame this season.
The game was completed early due to rain following the bottom of the seventh inning. Memphis is now 2-1 in the six-game series.
Designated hitter Michael Siani smacked his second leadoff home run of the road trip. Right fielder Matt Koperniak put the game out of reach with his third home run of the year.
Memphis goes 3-3 in six-game International League series with the Durham Bulls and heads to Jacksonville next.
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