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The Nashville Sounds faced a tough loss against the Memphis Redbirds, with a score of 11-2 in their series opener. Right-hander Logan Henderson struggled on the mound, giving up five earned runs in just four innings. The Sounds managed to score two runs in the ninth inning, but it wasn’t enough to overcome the deficit. As they gear up for the second match in the six-game series, the Sounds look to rebound against the Redbirds tonight.
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The Nashville Sounds suffered a significant defeat against the Memphis Redbirds, losing 11-2 in the series opener at First Horizon Park on Tuesday night. This loss extends the Sounds’ struggles as they were unable to capitalize on their home field advantage, with both of Nashville’s runs occurring in the bottom of the ninth inning, thus spoiling what could have been a shutout for Memphis.
Right-hander Logan Henderson, who is ranked as the Brewers’ no. 12 prospect, started on the mound for Nashville. He had a challenging outing, giving up two home runs within the first three innings, leading to an early 3-0 deficit for his team. Henderson’s inability to maintain control resulted in him being removed after just 4.0 innings pitched, where he faced two batters in the top of the fifth inning, both of whom scored on inherited runners. Henderson concluded the game with a line of five earned runs allowed on three hits, alongside three strikeouts and one walk. This defeat marked his third loss of the season and his second loss in a short span of three games.
Throughout the game, the Sounds struggled offensively, managing only two hits in the first six innings against Memphis starting pitcher Michael McGreevy. McGreevy delivered an impressive performance, accruing his eighth win of the season with a record of 8-1. He pitched 6.0 scoreless innings, allowing only two hits, no walks, and recording five strikeouts, showcasing his dominance on the mound.
The Nashville Sounds did finally manage to score in the ninth inning, generating their two runs off of two walks and a single, combined with a third error from Memphis. Tyler Black was the standout hitter for Nashville, collecting two hits in the game, including one in the eighth inning.
In relief of Henderson, the Nashville pitching staff included Elvin Rodriguez, Josh Maciejewski, Sam McWilliams, and Blake Holub. Rodriguez pitched 1.0 inning, allowing three earned runs; Maciejewski also pitched for 1.0 inning and gave up one earned run; McWilliams was on the mound for 1.2 innings, allowing two earned runs, while Holub pitched for 1.1 innings. The pitching performance, particularly in relief, compounded the Sounds’ struggle to keep Memphis at bay.
This match serves as the first in a six-game split series between the Sounds and the Redbirds, with the second game set to continue the rivalry on Wednesday night. The first pitch is scheduled for 6:35 PM. On the mound for Nashville will be left-handed pitcher Bruce Zimmermann, who holds a record of 5-4 with a 5.01 ERA. His opponent will be right-handed pitcher Curtis Taylor of Memphis, who boasts an impressive 4-2 record with a 3.12 ERA.
The Memphis Redbirds are beginning a nine-game road trip, and this series opener marks the start of a six-game challenge against the Sounds, beginning with their victory in Nashville. The Sounds will look to bounce back and salvage a win in the upcoming game as they face their opponents for the second match of the series.
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