PCL1 Memphis Redbirds

Redbirds Drop Game Two 8-4 to Even Series against Omaha

Published on May 11, 2016 under Pacific Coast League (PCL1)
Memphis Redbirds News Release


OMAHA, Neb. - The Memphis Redbirds (13-17) bats were good today, producing a total of 11 hits and all nine batters in the starting lineup were able to get on base at least once during the game. However, Memphis was unable to capitalize against the Omaha Storm Chasers (18-14) on many of these opportunities leaving nine base runners stranded and was 0-for-13 as a team with runners in scoring position.

A five-run, six-hit, second inning by the Omaha Storm Chasers set the tone early and allowed them to get the 8-4 win over the Memphis Redbirds. Thomas Lee struggled in his shortest outing of the season, throwing just 1.2 innings and giving up six runs on seven hits. Heath Wyatt followed Lee with his longest outing of the season pitching 3.0 innings and giving up two runs on five hits.

The relief effort by Ryan Sherriff, Miguel Socolovich and Sam Tuivailala accounted for all four of the team's strikeouts tonight and they gave up no runs and just one hit over 3.1 innings pitched.

Patrick Wisdom had his third two-hit game in a row, making him 6-for-12 in his last three games. Jesse Jenner had his first multi-hit game of the season with the Redbirds going 2-for-3. In his two games for Memphis he has gone 3-for-6. Anthony Garcia also finished with a pair of hits for the second time in the last four games.

David Washington was able to extend his hitting streak to four games now after singling in the eighth inning and Dean Anna is one hit away from tying his longest hit streak of the season at four.

The Omaha Storm Chaser's offense hit 13 times in the game and was 6-for-13 with runners in scoring position. Jose Martinez and Dusty Coleman each finished with two hits and two RBI for the game. The first four batters in the lineup for Omaha all finished having two hits and going a combined 8-for-18.

The Redbirds have not committed an error in four-straight games and six out of the last eight outings.

After the series with Omaha finishes on Friday, Memphis returns to AutoZone Park on Saturday to play eight games in nine days. May 14 is Star Wars Night, Adam Wainwright Bobblehead giveaway and postgame fireworks.

The upcoming homestand also features Prairie Farms Ice Cream Sunday (May 15), two Education Days on May 16 and 17, King Cotton $1 Hot Dog Day (May 17), College Night (May 19), Silky's hat giveaway (May 20), replica Cardinals Yadier Molina jersey giveaway and postgame fireworks (May 21) and another Prairie Farms Ice Cream Sunday (May 22).

For tickets or for more information on the 2016 Redbirds season, contact the Redbirds front office at (901) 721-6000 or visit www.memphisredbirds.com.

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