Redbirds, Storm Chasers Spilt Sunday Doubleheader
May 17, 2015 - Pacific Coast League (PCL1)
Memphis Redbirds News Release
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - The Memphis Redbirds split a doubleheader with the visiting Omaha Storm Chasers on Sunday at AutoZone Park, losing 2-1 in the opener, and winning 4-1 in the twinbill finale.
Memphis (15-23) rode a three-run rally for a victory in the doubleheader finale, highlighted by a two-base, two-run fielding error on an RBI single by Xavier Scruggs. Matt Williams and Dean Anna, who both came home on the play, previously reached on base hits.
Both teams traded a run in the third. Omaha took a 1-0 lead on a single combined with a Nick Greenwood throwing error. Memphis would cash in an inning-opening walk in the next frame on a Cody Stanley RBI groundout.
Tyler Waldron (1-3) tossed 2 1/3 innings of scoreless ball in relief of Greenwood for his first win of the season. Marcus Hatley worked a shutout seventh for his third save of the season.
Orlando Calixte's two-run homer gave Omaha a 2-1 win over Redbirds in the first game of Sunday's doubleheader.
Redbirds starter John Gast pitched well, but took the loss in his third quality start in his last four outings. The left-hander struck out four and scattered seven hits over six innings, including the home run to Calixte in the second inning.
Memphis' lone run came in the third on consecutive doubles by Ed Easley (2-for-3, 2B, R, BB) and Stephen Piscotty (1-for-2, BB, K).
Omaha starter Yohan Pino moved to 2-0 on the season with one run on four hits in five innings.
The Redbirds and Storm Chasers continue their series with an another special Education Day at 11:35 am Monday morning at AutoZone Park. Right-hander Zach Petrick (1-3, 5.19) toes the rubber against Omaha right-hander and former Redbird Clayton Mortensen (2-3, 7.23).
To celebrate and extend Memphis In May BBQ fest, the Redbirds will be offering fans a special gameday lunch offer consisting of a $7 BBQ pulled chicken sandwich and Coca-Cola product. Gates open at 10:30 am.
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