Memphis Sweeps Omaha Storm Chasers In Thursday Doubleheader

Memphis Redbirds Sweep Omaha Storm Chasers in Thursday Doubleheader

Redbirds Win 9-4, 6-3 in Twin Bill

Memphis' Nine-Game Winning Streak Snapped

The Memphis Redbirds swept the Omaha Storm Chasers in a Thursday doubleheader, winning 9-4 and 6-3 at AutoZone Park.

The Redbirds took the first game 9-4 behind a strong performance from starter Johan Oviedo. Oviedo allowed just two runs on four hits in five innings of work, striking out eight batters. The Redbirds offense was led by Lars Nootbaar, who went 3-for-4 with a home run and three RBIs.

The Redbirds won the second game 6-3 thanks to a three-run home run by Nolan Gorman in the fourth inning. Starter Matthew Liberatore allowed three runs on five hits in five innings of work, striking out six batters.

The sweep extends the Redbirds' winning streak to nine games, matching their longest winning streak of the season.

The Redbirds will face the Storm Chasers again on Friday at AutoZone Park.

Notable Performances

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Lars Nootbaar: 3-for-4, HR, 3 RBIs (Game 1)

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Nolan Gorman: 1-for-3, HR, 3 RBIs (Game 2)

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Johan Oviedo: 5.0 IP, 2 R, 4 H, 8 K (Game 1)

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Matthew Liberatore: 5.0 IP, 3 R, 5 H, 6 K (Game 2)

Redbirds' Winning Streak Snapped

The Redbirds' nine-game winning streak was snapped on Friday by the Storm Chasers, who won 6-3 at AutoZone Park.

The Redbirds took an early lead in the first inning, but the Storm Chasers came back to tie the game in the third inning.

The Storm Chasers took the lead for good in the fifth inning, scoring three runs off of Redbirds starter Jake Woodford.

The Redbirds will look to start a new winning streak when they face the Storm Chasers again on Saturday at AutoZone Park.