Memphis Drops Thriller to Iowa on Friday Night
Published on June 23, 2023 under International League (IL)
Memphis Redbirds News Release
MEMPHIS, TN - The Memphis Redbirds continued a 12-game road trip at the Iowa Cubs on Friday night with a 7-5 loss at Principal Park in game four of the six-game series.
Center fielder Richie Palacios started the game with a leadoff home run, his first hit as a member of the St. Louis Cardinals organization since being acquired last week in a trade with Cleveland. The blast was the first leadoff home run for Memphis this season. Palacios finished the night 2-for-4 with two runs, a home run, a double, a walk and two RBI.
Designated hitter Juan Yepez and right fielder Matt Koperniak also brought home runs with extra base hits. Yepez finished the night 1-for-3 with an RBI double and two walks while Koperniak posted a 1-for-2 effort with a triple, a walk and two RBI.
Gordon Graceffo made his first start and second appearance off of the Injured List. The right-handed pitcher tossed 3.0 innings, allowed two runs on four hits, struck out two batters and walked none.
The Redbirds (38-35) return to AutoZone Park on Wednesday, June 28 to begin a six-game homestand at 7:05p.m. CDT against the Nashville Sounds.
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