Memphis Bats Struggle Early in Loss to Norfolk
Published on May 26, 2023 under International League (IL)
Memphis Redbirds News Release
MEMPHIS, TN - The Memphis Redbirds continued a 12-game homestand with a 7-2 to the Norfolk Tides on Friday night at AutoZone Park.
Third baseman Taylor Motter had one of his best games as a Memphis Redbird with his third straight multi-hit games. The right-handed hitter was 2-for-4 with a double and scored the first Memphis run in the bottom of the ninth inning.
Dakota Hudson (1-3) made his second start since coming off of the Injured List. The right-handed pitcher tossed 3.0 innings, allowed two runs on six hits, walked one and struck out two. Reliever Ryan Loutos pitched two scoreless innings and struck out three batters, all on his knuckle-curve.
Shortstop Masyn Winn also added a multi-hit effort with a 2-for-5 night. Designated hitter Matt Koperniak and first baseman Luken Baker drove in the two Redbirds runs with the bases loaded in the bottom of the ninth inning.
The Redbirds (26-23) return to AutoZone Park on Saturday, May 26 to continue a 12-game homestand at 6:35p.m. CDT.
International League Stories from May 26, 2023
- Chasers Steal Seven Bases En Route To 6-4 Win Over Saints - Omaha Storm Chasers
- Omaha Rallies to Take Lead in 8th, But Lose to St. Paul 8-6 - Omaha Storm Chasers
- Stripers Downed by Durham in High-Scoring Game - Gwinnett Stripers
- Syracuse Drops High-Scoring Friday Night Affair to Louisville, 15-8 - Syracuse Mets
- Saints Can't Pull off Third Straight Late Comeback, Lose 6-4 to Storm Chasers - St. Paul Saints
- Memphis Bats Struggle Early in Loss to Norfolk - Memphis Redbirds
- Norby Delivers Four-Hit Game in Tides' Win - Norfolk Tides
- Stripers Downed by Durham in High-Scoring Game - Gwinnett Stripers
- Three-Run Eighth Sinks Iowa - Iowa Cubs
- Clutch Hits in Eighth Inning Lifts Sounds Over I-Cubs - Nashville Sounds
- Bats Overpower Syracuse 15-8, Secure Series with Fourth Straight Win - Louisville Bats
- Wings Fall to Mud Hens 3-2 - Rochester Red Wings
- Consistent Offensive Attack, Quality Start from Bailey Falter, Lead IronPigs Over Bisons - Lehigh Valley IronPigs
- Hens Win Thriller After Dramatic Eighth Inning - Toledo Mud Hens
- Alldred Fans Six, Indians Belt Three Homers to Clip Columbus - Indianapolis Indians
- Dalbec Goes Deep Again, WooSox Drop Third Straight - Worcester Red Sox
- Bulls Sink Stripers 11-8 - Durham Bulls
- Red-Hot Knights Batter the 'Shrimp 7-1 on Friday - Charlotte Knights
- Charlotte Overpowers Jacksonville 7-1 - Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp
- RailRiders Down Red Sox 5-2 - Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders
- Bisons Fall to Lehigh Valley Despite Late Offense by Schneider - Buffalo Bisons
- SWB Game Notes - May 26, 2023 - Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders
- Sánchez Joins Jumbo Shrimp on Rehab Assignment - Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp
- May 26 Game Notes: Iowa Cubs at Nashville Sounds - Iowa Cubs
- Rochester Red Wings Game Notes - May 26 at Toledo - Rochester Red Wings
- Game Information: Indianapolis Indians (22-25) at Columbus Clippers (24-23) - Indianapolis Indians
- Homestand Highlights: May 29-June 4 - Rochester Red Wings
- Doubleheader. Pride Night, Copa de la Diversion and Fireworks Highlight Upcoming Bulls Homestand - Durham Bulls
The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.
