Memphis Shut out on Blues Night at AutoZone Park
Published on August 8, 2025 under International League (IL)
Memphis Redbirds News Release
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - The Memphis Redbirds continued a six-game homestand against the Durham Bulls (Triple-A, Tampa Bay) with a 4-0 loss on Friday night at AutoZone Park.
Starting pitcher Max Rajcic posted his best and deepest start of his young Triple-A career. The right-handed pitcher tossed 6.0 shutout innings, allowed three hits, walked two and struck out three in his fourth start with Memphis. Osvaldo Berrios pitched a perfect ninth in his second Redbirds appearance.
Shortstop Cesar Prieto went 2-for-3 in the loss. With a single to lead off the third inning, the left-handed hitter reached 100 hits on the season, the first Memphis hitter to reach that mark in 2025. Left fielder Jose Fermin and right fielder Matt Koperniak slapped the other two Redbirds hits. Fermin reached twice in four plate appearances with a walk.
The Memphis Redbirds return to AutoZone Park on Saturday, August 9 to continue a six-game series at AutoZone Park against the Durham Bulls (Triple-A, Tampa Bay Rays) with first pitch scheduled for 6:35 p.m. CDT.
For more information on the Redbirds 2025 season visit www.memphisredbirds.com. Additional information about ticket on-sales, promotions, theme nights, and giveaways will be available throughout the season.
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