Redbirds Control Entirety of Thursday Night Win Over Cubs
July 27, 2023 - International League (IL)
Memphis Redbirds News Release
MEMPHIS, TN - The Memphis Redbirds continued a 12-game homestand with a 6-4 win over the Iowa Cubs at AutoZone Park on Thursday night.
Memphis took the lead from the jump as center fielder Richie Palacios and shortstop Masyn Winn drilled back-to-back home runs to lead off the bottom of the first inning. The consecutive homers were the seventh time the Redbirds have hit back-to-back home runs this season. After the third inning, Memphis held a 6-0 lead.
Every Redbird starter recorded a base hit on the night. First baseman Luken Baker smacked a two-run double in the second inning to bring his season RBI total to 75, the highest tally in the International League this season. Palacios drew a season-high three walks and Memphis batters walked a total of 10 times in the win.
Grant Black started the bullpen day for Memphis and tossed 4.0 shutout innings, allowed three hits, walked three and struck out a pair. Tommy Parsons (1-6) earned his first win of the season with three innings in relief.
The Redbirds (50-49) return to AutoZone Park on Friday, July 28 to continue a 12-game homestand at 7:05p.m. CDT against the Iowa Cubs.
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