PCL1 Memphis Redbirds

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Published on May 4, 2010 under Pacific Coast League (PCL1)
Memphis Redbirds News Release


MEMPHIS, TN - Memphis beat Albuquerque for the second straight night with a 3-2 win Tuesday night at AutoZone Park.

Brandon Dickson starred in the Redbirds victory tossing seven solid innings and going 2-for-3 at the plate. The tall right-hander allowed two runs on four hits with three walks and two strikeouts to earn his second win of the year. Dickson's offensive output played a key role for the ‘Birds as well. His RBI-double in the second inning capped a two-run rally that put Memphis on top. Dickson later added a single in the sixth. After the Isotopes tied the game on a Jay Gibbons two-run homer, Ruben Gotay put the ‘Birds back on top for good with a RBI-single. Gotay and Allen Craig led Memphis with two hits each.

Albuquerque starter James McDonald took the loss allowing three runs on seven hits with five strikeouts. Gibbons paced the ‘Topes with two of the team's four hits.

The Redbirds and Isotopes play tomorrow night with first pitch slated for 7:05 p.m. It will be Ladies Night Out at AutoZone Park presented by Mona Spa. For only $28 fans receive a club level ticket, one cold beverage, one entrée from the Dugout Deli and a $20 Mona Spa & Laser Center gift card. Memphis sends lefty Evan MacLane to the hill to face Albuquerque southpaw Scott Elbert. For ticket information call 901.721.6000 or visit memphisredbirds.com.

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