Prieto's Power Plates Memphis Offense in Loss to Norfolk
May 8, 2024 - International League (IL)
Memphis Redbirds News Release
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - The Memphis Redbirds continued a 13-game homestand and a six-game series with a 12-3 loss to the Norfolk Tides (Triple-A, Baltimore Orioles) on Wednesday night at AutoZone Park.
Third baseman Cesar Prieto smacked his team lead-tying sixth home run of the season in the bottom of the second inning to tie the game at two. Prieto, after he scored a run in the sixth, drove in or scored all three runs on the night for Memphis.
Starting pitcher Sem Robberse (4-1) struggled for the first time this season. The right-handed pitcher allowed six runs on four hits, walked four, allowed four home runs and struck out seven batters. The four home runs allowed is a new career high for Robberse. The start marked the first time he allowed more than two runs this season and the first time he allowed more than one run in an inning.
MLB Rehabber Matt Carpenter went 0-for-4 with a walk and three strikeouts in his second game of his rehab assignments. Carpenter appeared as the designated hitter.
The Memphis Redbirds return to AutoZone Park to continue a 13-game homestand and six-game series against the Norfolk Tides on Wednesday, May 8 with first pitch for 6:05 p.m. CDT.
For more information on the Redbirds 2024 season visit www.memphisredbirds.com. Additional information about ticket on-sales, promotions, theme nights, and giveaways will be available throughout the season.
International League Stories from May 8, 2024
- Prieto's Power Plates Memphis Offense in Loss to Norfolk - Memphis Redbirds
- Michael Mercado Spins Five Stellar Frames as 'Pigs Downed by Mets - Lehigh Valley IronPigs
- Grand Slam in the Fourth Inning Haunts Nashville in Loss at Durham - Nashville Sounds
- Knights Beat the Stripers 8-1 on Wednesday - Charlotte Knights
- Stripers' Offense Can't Find Rhythm in 8-1 Loss to Charlotte - Gwinnett Stripers
- Tides Belt Five Home Runs In Second Straight Win - Norfolk Tides
- Syracuse Outlasts Lehigh Valley for 5-4 Win on Warm Wednesday Night in Allentown - Syracuse Mets
- Herd Splits Twinbill vs. WooSox, Win Opener, 11-2 - Buffalo Bisons
- Lowe, Durham, Slam Sounds, 5-3 - Durham Bulls
- Storm Chasers Winning Streak Ends in 6-5 Loss to Jacksonville - Omaha Storm Chasers
- Iowa Snaps Losing Streak, Walks off Columbus - Iowa Cubs
- Home Runs Help Jumbo Shrimp Stop Slide - Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp
- Hens Drop Morning Game in Front of Sold-Out Crowd - Toledo Mud Hens
- Bae Bangs Two Hits as Indians Drop Second Game of Series - Indianapolis Indians
- Offense Shines in 11-6 Win over Mud Hens - St. Paul Saints
- RailRiders Ninth Inning Rally Sinks Red Wings - Rochester Red Wings
- Bats' Stellar Defense Finishes Comeback Win - Louisville Bats
- Pereira Bomb Caps RailRiders Walk-Off Win - Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders
- May 8 Game Notes: Iowa Cubs vs. Columbus Clippers - Iowa Cubs
- Redbirds Announce Doubleheader for May 14 Versus Stripers - Memphis Redbirds
- Saints Let the Cat out of the Bag: Pet Video Fest at CHS Field August 2 - St. Paul Saints
- Dark Star Orchestra Set to Return to Innovative Field August 21 - Rochester Red Wings
- Rochester Red Wings Game Notes - May 8 at Scranton/WB - Rochester Red Wings
- SWB Game Notes - May 8 - Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders
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.
