Redbirds Recap: Memphis loses late lead to open series at Jumbo Shrimp
The Memphis Redbirds began a six-game road trip at the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp (Triple-A, Miami Marlins) with a 5-3 loss Tuesday night at Vystar Ballpark.
Shortstop Thomas Saggese smacked his sixth home run at Triple-A in 2026 with a solo shot to put Memphis on the board in the top of the sixth inning. Designated hitter Colton Ledbetter smacked an RBI single to give the Redbirds a short-lived lead in the top of the eighth inning. Ledbetter, second baseman César Prieto and left fielder Joshua Báez each posted a multihit effort in the loss.
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