Ottavino Pitches 'Birds past 'Topes
May 3, 2010 - Pacific Coast League (PCL1)
Memphis Redbirds News Release
MEMPHIS, TN - After two straight rainouts in Nashville, Memphis returned home Monday night to beat Albuquerque 3-1 at AutoZone Park.
After the Isotopes scored in the top of the third inning Shane Robinson belted a two-run homer in the bottom of the inning to put the Redbirds on top. Memphis tacked on another run in the fourth on Tyler Henley's RBI-groundout. Three runs is all Redbirds starter Adam Ottavino needed. The right-hander struck out four and allowed one run, unearned, on two hits over six innings for his second win of the year. Albuquerque starter Tim Corcoran took the loss allowing three runs on four hits over four innings.
Memphis and Albuquerque play tomorrow night with first pitch scheduled for 7:05 p.m. The Redbirds send Brandon Dickson to the mound to face Isotopes right-hander James McDonald. Tomorrow night is Strike Out Hunger Night presented by Kroger, bring five canned food items and receive a free Bluff ticket. For ticket information visit memphisredbirds.com or call 901.721.6000.
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