Redbirds Recap: Memphis hammers Buffalo in series’ second game
Zack Thompson, left, talks to catcher Gavin Collins between innings Aug. 10, 2024. (Benjamin Naylor/The Daily Memphian file)
The Memphis Redbirds took Game 2 of their six-game series with Buffalo, beating the Bisons 15-3 Wednesday at AutoZone Park.
Memphis erupted for eight runs in the first inning, fueled largely by a three-run double from catcher Gavin Collins and three RBI singles. Collins went 3-for-5 with five RBIs and three runs scored.
All 10 Memphis batters appearing in the game safely reached. Nine of the 10 had a hit, scored a run and drove in a run, including centerfielder Michael Helman who went 3-for-6 with four runs scored, two doubles and an RBI.
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