Memphis Skids to Fourth Straight Loss at Gwinnett, Drops Series
May 21, 2022 - International League (IL)
Memphis Redbirds News Release
MEMPHIS, TN - The Memphis Redbirds dropped their fourth straight game in game five of a six-game series to the Gwinnett Stripers on Saturday night by a final score of 6-5.
Left fielder Alec Burleson continued his premier production with his second consecutive three-hit outing, driving in a pair of runs and smashing his ninth home run of the season. Burleson was two steps away from a three-RBI night, but center fielder Conner Capel was thrown out at the plate in the top of the eighth inning.
Shortstop Paul DeJong and designated hitter Ben DeLuzio also had multi-hit efforts, producing two hits each. DeLuzio led off the ninth inning with his career-high fifth home run of the season to pull Memphis within a run. DeLuzio also added an RBI single in the top of the fifth inning.
Memphis had multiple opportunities squandered in Saturday's loss. In each the fifth, seventh and eighth innings, the Redbirds stranded a runner at third base. With the bases loaded in the top of the eighth, right fielder Scott Hurst grounded out to the first baseman to end the frame.
Starting pitcher Aaron Brooks made his second start for Memphis this season, drawing his second loss of the year after allowing five earned runs. All five runs reached base and scored with two outs in the third inning thanks to a string of five consecutive hits, including a three-run home run from Alex Dickerson.
The Memphis Redbirds (21-20) return to Coolray Field for the final game of the 12-game road trip against the Gwinnett Stripers (21-20) on Sunday, May 22 for a 12:05 p.m. CDT first pitch.
For more information and for tickets, fans can visit memphisredbirds.com or call 901-721-6000.
International League Stories from May 21, 2022
- First Inning Grand Slam Too Much for Chasers to Overcome - Omaha Storm Chasers
- Double Header Sunday - Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp
- Knights Drop Saturday's Game to Tides 11-6 - Charlotte Knights
- Nottingham Crushes in Shootout Win at Charlotte - Norfolk Tides
- There Is Joy in Saintsville, Cave's Grand Slam, Rodríguez' Pitching Help End Losing Streak in 4-2 Victory - St. Paul Saints
- Tides Clinch Series Win After Plating 11 Runs - Norfolk Tides
- Rochester Red Wings Post-Game Notes 5.21 - Rochester Red Wings
- Mud Hens' Bats Erupt for 12 Runs, Pitching Solid in Win - Toledo Mud Hens
- Toledo Bests Indians on Saturday Night, 12-2 - Indianapolis Indians
- Offense Silenced in Game Five Loss - Iowa Cubs
- Wings Win Rain-Shortened Game Saturday - Rochester Red Wings
- Louisville and Nashville Game Suspended in the Third, to be Resumed Tomorrow - Louisville Bats
- Dickerson's Dinger, Shewmake's Four Hits Help Stripers to Fourth Straight Win - Gwinnett Stripers
- Red Wings, IronPigs Game Called Due to Inclement Weather - Rochester Red Wings
- Memphis Skids to Fourth Straight Loss at Gwinnett, Drops Series - Memphis Redbirds
- Saturday's Bulls-Jumbo Shrimp Tilt in Jacksonville Postponed by Inclement Weather - Durham Bulls
- Sanchez Clubs Grand Slam, WooSox Comeback Effort Falls Short - Worcester Red Sox
- Jumbo Shrimp and Bulls Washed out Saturday Night - Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp
- RailRiders Rebound from Blown Lead, Edge Worcester - Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders
- Mets Seven-Run Comeback Not Enough in 12-11 Loss to Bisons in 11 Innings on Saturday Afternoon - Syracuse Mets
- Game Information: Toledo Mud Hens (20-18) vs. Indianapolis Indians (20-18) - Indianapolis Indians
- Bisons Survive with a 12-11 Extra Inning Victory against Syracuse - Buffalo Bisons
- May 21 Game Notes: Iowa vs. Columbus - Iowa Cubs
- Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders Game Notes - Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders
- Rochester Red Wings Game Notes - May 21 vs. Lehigh Valley - Rochester Red Wings
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.
