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Redbirds recap: Memphis drops game 5 to Norfolk

By , Daily Memphian Published: June 13, 2026 9:17 PM CT

NORFOLK, Va. — The Memphis Redbirds continued a six-game road trip Saturday night at the Norfolk Tides (Triple-A, Baltimore Orioles) with a 2-1 loss at Harbor Park.

Starting pitcher Brandt Thompson (0-1) allowed two runs on six hits, walked one and struck out three in his first Triple-A start. The right-hander worked 4.0 innings in the loss. Relievers Max Rajcic, Jared Shuster and Scott Blewett covered the final 4.0 innings of the game hitless and allowed just one total baserunner. 

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