Redbirds Lose Rain-Soaked Game at Gwinnett: May 28, 2021
May 28, 2021 - International League (IL)
Memphis Redbirds News Release
GWINNETT COUNTY, Georgia - The Gwinnett Stripers (Triple-A affiliate, Atlanta Braves) defeated the Memphis Redbirds on a rainy Friday night at Coolray Field. The Stripers scored the final eight runs of the game in an 8-2 victory. The game was called before the top of the seventh inning due to weather in the area.
Memphis (8-14) started strong, taking an early 2-0 lead on a two-run home run from Matt Szczur in the top of the third. The 31-year-old has dingers in back-to-back games.
After that, it was all Gwinnett. The Stripers (13-9) scored four runs in the bottom of the third to take the lead and never looked back, taking on a pair of runs in the fifth and sixth before the game was called.
Alex Jackson hit a two-run home run in the fifth. The catcher has four home runs and nine RBIs in the past two games combined.
Orlando Arcia had a three-hit night, capped off by a two-run double in the bottom of the sixth. Jason Kipnis also added a three-run home run in the second, part of a multi-hit night for the former MLB All-Star.
The Memphis Redbirds are the proud Triple-A Affiliate of the St. Louis Cardinals. Memphis has claimed four League Championships and one Triple-A National Championship since their affiliation with St. Louis began in 1998. For the latest team news, follow the Redbirds on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Ticket information can be found at memphisredbirds.com/tickets.
Next Game
Saturday, May 29 @ Gwinnett (5:05 p.m. CT)
- Redbirds Probable Starter: LHP Connor Thomas
- Stripers Probable Starter: TBD
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