PCL1 Memphis Redbirds

Memphis takes two from Sky Sox

Published on May 4, 2008 under Pacific Coast League (PCL1)
Memphis Redbirds News Release


Memphis, Tenn. - Memphis used two seventh inning rallies to beat Colorado Springs twice Sunday afternoon at AutoZone Park.

In Sunday's scheduled seven-inning game David Freese's walk-off single to right field scored D'Angelo Jimenez from second base to complete the three-run, seventh-inning rally and give the Redbirds the victory. Freese had entered the game as a defensive replacement in the top of the seventh. Rico Washington tied the game with a two-run homer to right field after Nick Stavinoha reached base on a strikeout and wild pitch. Memphis had just two hits in the game entering the seventh inning and finished with a season-low four.

Doug Bernier and Jayson Nix provided the offense for the Sky Sox. The duo hit solo home runs in the fifth inning to give Colorado Springs the lead.

Jason Motte picked up the win after striking out two in the seventh inning. In his first start for the Redbirds P.J. Walters allowed two runs on seven hits with four strikeouts in five innings. Steven Register was pinned with the loss after surrendering three runs in the bottom of the seventh.

The Redbirds used their first seventh inning rally to down the Sky Sox in Friday's resumed game. Nick Stavinoha's two-run single scored Joe Mather and Colby Rasmus, who had knocked in a run with a single. However, closer Chris Perez made things exciting when he allowed a leadoff double to Sox outfielder Chris Frey in the ninth inning. Perez pitched around the trouble to earn his eighth save of the season. Rasmus went 3-for-4 with two runs scored in the game.

John Wasdin earned the win for the 'Birds with four innings of relief work. The right-hander allowed two runs on three hits for his second win of the year. Mitchell Boggs started the game on Friday and pitched three innings allowing one run on one hit. Cedrick Bowers took the loss for the Sky Sox after allowing three runs on three hits in 4.2 innings. Greg Reynolds started for Colorado Springs on Friday and gave up one run on three hits over two innings.

Memphis will wrap up their homestand and go for the series sweep of Colorado Springs tomorrow night. Lefty Mark Mulder is set to make his second rehab start for the Redbirds with Josh Towers tabbed to start for the Sky Sox. First pitch is slated for 7:05 p.m.

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