Koperniak Homers in Redbirds' Loss at Knights, Memphis Splits Doubleheader
Published on August 26, 2023 under International League (IL)
Memphis Redbirds News Release
MEMPHIS, TN - The Memphis Redbirds continued a six-game road trip with a 4-1 loss at the Charlotte Knights at Truist Park on Saturday night.
The lone Redbirds run came in on a solo home run from centerfielder Matt Koperniak. The right-handed hitter clubbed his 10th home run of the season to tie the game at 1-1. On the night, Memphis recorded five hits.
Connor Thomas (4-4) allowed three runs (two earned) on seven hits in 4.0 innings of work. The left-handed pitcher struck out one and did not walk a batter. Two of his runs allowed scored in the fifth inning.
The Redbirds will take on the Knights in the finale of the six-game series at 12:05 p.m. CDT Sunday afternoon.
The Redbirds (61-64) return to AutoZone Park on Tuesday, August 29 to begin a six-game homestand at 6:45p.m. CDT against the Gwinnett Stripers.
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