Querecuto Shines as Redbirds Secure Series Split with Sunday Win at Knights
Published on August 27, 2023 under International League (IL)
Memphis Redbirds News Release
MEMPHIS, TN - The Memphis Redbirds concluded a six-game road trip with a 7-5 win at the Charlotte Knights at Truist Park on Sunday afternoon.
Left fielder Juniel Querecuto came to the plate in high-leverage situation multiple times throughout the game and came through for Memphis each time. Querecuto tied the game with a single in the third, tied it with a two-run home run in the seventh and gave the Redbirds an insurance run with a single in the ninth.
The switch-hitter finished the afternoon 3-for-5 with a run scored, home run and four RBIs. Second baseman Jose Fermin gave Memphis its first lead in the eighth inning with a solo home run. Fermin went 2-for-4 with two runs scored and the home run.
Gordon Graceffo allowed one run on three hits in 3.0 innings in his Sunday start. The right-handed pitcher tossed 79 pitches, walked three and struck out four. Chris Roycroft (4-2) earned the win with 2.0 relief innings while Dalton Roach (S, 4) did not allow a run in 2.0 innings to earn the save.
The Redbirds (62-64) return to AutoZone Park on Tuesday, Aug. 29 to begin a six-game homestand at 6:45p.m. CDT against the Gwinnett Stripers.
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