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Redbirds Recap: Memphis walked off by Stripers in Game 3 road loss

By , Daily Memphian Updated: July 09, 2026 9:33 PM CT | Published: July 09, 2026 9:33 PM CT

LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga. — The Memphis Redbirds continued a six-game road trip at the Gwinnett Stripers (Triple-A, Atlanta Braves) with a 2-1 loss on Thursday night at Gwinnett Field.

Starting pitcher Quinn Mathews tossed 7.0 shutout innings in game three of the six-game series. The left-handed pitcher allowed two hits, walked two and struck out seven batters to keep Memphis in the ballgame. Ryan Fernandez (2-1) allowed two runs in the ninth to secure just the second Redbirds loss in 2026 when leading after eight innings.

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