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PCL1 Memphis Redbirds

Knizner Added to Pacific Coast League All-Star Team

July 5, 2019 - Pacific Coast League (PCL1)
Memphis Redbirds News Release


Memphis Redbirds catcher Andrew Knizner
Memphis Redbirds catcher Andrew Knizner
(Memphis Redbirds)

MEMPHIS, Tennessee - Memphis Redbirds catcher Andrew Knizner has been added to the 2019 Pacific Coast League All-Star Team, joining Redbirds teammates Jake Woodford and Rangel Ravelo on the squad.

The 32nd annual Triple-A All-Star Game pitting the PCL stars against the International League stars airs live on MLB Network at 8:00 p.m. (CT) on Wednesday in El Paso, Texas. Woodford is the starting pitcher for the PCL team as the leading vote-getter among all pitchers.

So far this season, Knizner is hitting .273 with seven home runs and 24 RBI in 51 games with Memphis. The seven home runs match his entire 2018 season output, and he has already caught 22 runners trying to steal which is more than he did in 2018 and one shy of his 2017 number.

Knizner made his Major League debut earlier this season, playing two games with the St. Louis Cardinals after having his contract purchased on May 31.

This joins a slew of honors for Knizner, who played in the Futures Game in 2018, was a midseason All-Star with Peoria (A) in 2017, and a postseason all-star with Johnson City (R) in 2016.

The Redbirds and Iowa Cubs (Cubs) continue their series tonight at 7:08, and the four-game series runs through Sunday afternoon before the All-Star Break next Monday-Wednesday. The Redbirds are back at AutoZone Park next Thursday, July 11.

Upcoming Games of Note at AutoZone Park

Thursday, July 11 at 7:05 : Throwback Thursday presented by Polk's Meat Products featuring the Redbirds suiting up as the Memphis Chicks and throwback concession pricing of $2 beers and $1 Polk's hot dogs; College Night with $5 Bluff tickets for college students with a college ID

Friday, July 12 at 7:05: Redbirds Trucker Cap giveaway to the first 1,500 fans courtesy of Campbell Clinic; All-You-Can-Eat Night specialty ticket presented by Dave & Buster's featuring an all-you-can-eat ribs buffet and a free $15 Dave & Buster's Power Card available at www.memphisredbirds.com/allyoucaneat ; Chick-fil-A Friday Family Pack specialty ticket option with free ballpark food and free Chick-fil-A at www.memphisredbirds.com/fridayfamilypack, "YADI" Dog Bowl specialty ticket option at www.memphisredbirds.com/cardinals

Saturday, July 13 at 6:35: Terminix Saturday Fireworks Show after the game; Aldo's Pizza specialty ticket with free soda at the ballpark and free and discounted food and beverage at Aldo's Pizza Pies available at www.memphisredbirds.com/aldos

Sunday, July 14 at 2:05: Redbirds Wiffle Bat giveaway to the first 2,000 fans presented by Prairie Farms Dairy; Prairie Farms Ice Cream Sunday (free ice cream for kids upon entering); pregame player autographs presented by Allegiant Air; kids run the bases after the game

For more information on the 2019 season, visit www.memphisredbirds.com .

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Memphis Redbirds catcher Andrew Knizner
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