PCL1 Memphis Redbirds

Zephyrs Blank Redbirds

Published on June 16, 2012 under Pacific Coast League (PCL1)
Memphis Redbirds News Release


MEMPHIS, TN - After a two hour and 32 minute delay due to unplayable field conditions, New Orleans blanked Memphis with a 7-0 win Saturday night at AutoZone Park in front of 13,420 fans.

Zephyrs starter Tom Koehler dominated the Redbirds through the first 7.2 innings allowing no hits and only three walks. However, Jamie Romak broke up the no-hit bid in the seventh with two outs, hitting a single to center field. This would be the only hit by the 'Birds all night. Koehler picked up his seventh win with 10 strikeouts. Memphis starter Shelby Miller took the loss, giving up seven runs, five earned, on seven hits and two errors, including a three-run shot over the left field wall by Matt Dominguez.

Memphis and New Orleans wrap up their five-game series tomorrow with first pitch slated for 1:35 p.m. Father's Day is sponsored by Big Green Egg who will be handing out samples in the front plaza before the game. A special Father's Day ticket and buffet is being offered for this day only. For $33.00, a fan will receive a club level ticket and enjoy the two hour all-you-can-eat buffet of classic ballpark fare. Dads and their children are also invited to play catch on the field after the game. The team will also sport powder blue wristbands and jerseys that will be auctioned off during the game. Through Ed Randall Bat for the Cure, fans will be invited to enter-to-win a team autographed blue bat in honor of Prostate Cancer Awareness. For ticket information call 901.721.6000 or visit memphisredbirds.com.

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