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May 12, 2010 - Pacific Coast League (PCL1)
Memphis Redbirds News Release

MEMPHIS, TN - Memphis pounded out 11 hits en route to a 7-1 win over Portland Wednesday night at AutoZone Park.

The Redbirds claimed their first lead of the night with a three-run sixth and followed up with three more runs in the seventh to seal the club's third straight victory. Amaury Cazana's two-run single in the sixth capped the rally and Bryan Anderson's two-run double capped the seventh-inning rally. Anderson, Cazana and Daniel Descalso all drove in two runs with Mark Hamilton collecting three hits to lead Memphis. Portland was held to three hits and did not have a hit after the third inning when they scored their lone run.

Memphis starter Lance Lynn earned his second win of the year with a steady six innings. The big right-hander gave up one run on three hits with six strikeouts retiring the final 10 batters he faced. Three Redbirds relievers followed with three perfect innings. Josh Geer took the loss for the Beavers surrendering six runs on seven hits in three innings of relief.

The ‘Birds and Beavers play tomorrow night with game time slated for 7:05 p.m. Every Thursday for $30 fans can receive a club level ticket, an exclusive Redbirds Mug Club mug, two vouchers for draft beers and discounted beer after the vouchers are used. After the game take the mug to B.B. King's Blues Club and Kooky Canuck and receive exclusive Mug Club drink specials. Memphis sends Adam Ottavino to the hill tomorrow night to face Portland's Cesar Carillo. For ticket information call 901.721.6000 or visit memphisredbirds.com.

Pacific Coast League Stories from May 12, 2010

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• Redbirds Slug Beavers - Memphis Redbirds
• Reno Rallies for 4-2 Victory Over Omaha - Reno Aces
• Grizzlies Welcome Alfonso Ribeiro To Fresno - Fresno Grizzlies
• Ryan Aldridge Joins Bees - Salt Lake Bees
• Sounds to Host Clinic for Deaf Children on Thursday Morning - Nashville Sounds
• Sounds Shutout by Tacoma, 4-0 - Nashville Sounds
• Oklahoma City Red Hawks vs. Sacramento River Cats - Oklahoma City Comets

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