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Redbirds recap: Three homers against Nashville help Memphis trim magic number

By , Daily Memphian Updated: June 19, 2026 9:54 AM CT | Published: June 19, 2026 9:52 AM CT

The Memphis Redbirds continued a six-game homestand to wrap up the first half of the 2026 season with a 7-3 win Thursday over the Nashville Sounds, Triple-A affiliate of the Milwaukee Brewers. 

After a 72-minute rain delay, Memphis jumped on Nashville pitching immediately. Three batters after second baseman César Prieto’s RBI single started the scoring, first baseman Bligh Madris’ three-run homer pushed the Redbirds advantage to 4-0. 

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