Redbirds Lose Friday Night Game at Mud Hens to Even Series
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Redbirds Lose Friday Night Game at Mud Hens to Even Series

Published on May 8, 2026 under International League (IL)
Memphis Redbirds News Release


TOLEDO, Ohio - The Memphis Redbirds continued a six-game road trip at the Toledo Mud Hens (Triple-A, Detroit Tigers) with a 10-4 loss at Fifth Third Field on Friday night.

Center fielder Colton Ledbetter tallied the only Memphis RBI base hit in the loss with a first-inning single to start the scoring. Ledbetter finished the night 2-for-4 with a double. Left fielder Nelson Velázquez and right fielder Matt Koperniak also posted a multi-hit effort on Friday night.

Starting pitcher Pete Hansen (0-1) allowed seven runs on five hits, walked three and struck out one in 1.2 innings pitched. All seven runs allowed by the left-handed pitcher scored in the second inning. Ryan Murphy and Ian Bedell combined to allow three runs over 6.1 innings out of the bullpen.

With the win, Memphis dropped to a 0.5-game lead in the International League over the Gwinnett Stripers with Gwinnett still in action in game two of a doubleheader. The Redbirds have yet to spend a day outside of at least a tie for first place this season.

The Memphis Redbirds return to AutoZone Park on Tuesday, May 12 to begin a six-game series against the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp (Triple-A, Miami Marlins) with first pitch scheduled for 6:45 p.m. CDT.

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