Redbirds recap: Memphis drops series for first time in 2026 season to Jumbo Shrimp
The Memphis Redbirds wrapped up a six-game homestand with a 7-3 loss to the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp (Triple-A, Miami Marlins) on Sunday afternoon at AutoZone Park.
Memphis jumped ahead in the first inning with a right fielder Joshua Báez’s solo home run, his fourth of the series and 11th of the season. The Redbirds added a run on a center fielder Colton Ledbetter groundout in the second inning. Memphis did not score until a Ledbetter solo homer in the bottom of the ninth inning, the left-handed hitter’s second home run of the season.
Starting pitcher Bruce Zimmermann (4-2) allowed four runs on five hits, walked one and struck out six. The left-handed pitcher allowed three home runs for the second consecutive start. Skylar Hales and Hancel Rincon each worked a scoreless inning in relief and allowed one hit.
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