Redbirds recap: Memphis falls in extra innings at Omaha
The Memphis Redbirds lost a 7-6 extra-inning game to the Omaha Storm Chasers (Triple-A, Kansas City Royals) on Friday night in Omaha, Nebraska.
Starting pitcher Bruce Zimmermann allowed three runs on five hits, walked one and struck out four in 6 innings of work. Matt Svanson tossed the only scoreless frame from Memphis pitching and allowed just one baserunner in 1.1 innings pitched.
Left fielder Matt Koperniak went 3-for-4 with a double and four RBIs in the loss. Catcher Leo Bernal also added three hits in the game and drove in a run.
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