Redbirds recap: Birds grab game 5 in series against Bulls
Memphis Redbirds shortstop Cesar Prieto smacked a pair of home runs and drove in five runs Saturday night. The left-handed hitter went 2-for-4 with a grand slam, three runs scored and a walk at Durham Bulls Athletic Park in Durham, N.C. (Courtesy Memphis Redbirds)
The Memphis Redbirds had a good night Saturday in Durham, North Carolina, claiming game five of a six-game series at the Durham Bulls (Triple-A, Tampa Bay Rays) at Durham Bulls Athletic Park.
Starting pitcher Quinn Mathews made his first appearance since being activated from the injured list in the win. The left-handed pitcher allowed two runs on two hits, walked three and struck out three in 2.2 innings pitched. Right-handed reliever Andre Granillo added 2.0 innings of scoreless baseball with three strikeouts to lower his ERA to a team-best 1.35 on the season.
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. Third baseman Thomas Saggese made four hits and tallied two RBIs in the win.
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