IL Memphis Redbirds

Redbirds Fall to Jumbo Shrimp in Extra-Inning Thriller

Published on May 5, 2023 under International League (IL)
Memphis Redbirds News Release


MEMPHIS, TN - The Memphis Redbirds continued a six-game homestand with an 11-inning, 6-2 loss to the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp on Friday Night at AutoZone Park.

Shortstop Masyn Winn drove in both Memphis runs with a pair of solo home runs. Finishing the night 2-for-5, Winn recorded his first career multi-home run effort and brought his season total to four.

Right fielder Jordan Walker also excelled at the plate. The top prospect recorded a 2-for-4 night and was also hit by a pitch. In total, seven of the nine Memphis starting batters recorded at least one base hit.

Redbirds starting pitcher Kyle Leahy tossed 4.0 innings in his first start of the season. The right-handed pitcher allowed one run on four hits, two walks and four strikeouts. Relievers Dalton Roach and Andre Pallante combined to toss 5.2 innings of one-run baseball.

The Redbirds (20-11) return to AutoZone Park on Saturday, May 6 to take on the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp at 3:05 p.m. to continue a six-game homestand.




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