Memphis drops fifth straight at Jacksonville despite Gorman homer

Redbirds extend longest losing streak of 2026, lose road series for first time

By Memphis Redbirds

June 28, 2026

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Memphis Redbirds finalized a six-game road trip with a 4-1 loss to the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp (Triple-A, Miami Marlins) on Sunday afternoon at Vystar Ballpark. Third baseman Nolan Gorman smacked a first-inning solo home run to put Memphis in front, the second home run of his

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Memphis Redbirds finalized a six-game road trip with a 4-1 loss to the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp (Triple-A, Miami Marlins) on Sunday afternoon at Vystar Ballpark.

Third baseman Nolan Gorman smacked a first-inning solo home run to put Memphis in front, the second home run of his first week at Triple-A this season. Center fielder Colton Ledbetter posted the lone Redbird multi-hit effort with a 2-for-3 day in the loss.

Starting pitcher Brycen Mautz (0-3) allowed four runs on five hits, walked five and struck out three. The left-handed pitcher worked 5.0 innings and allowed a home run. MLB Rehabbing reliever Ryan Fernandez worked a perfect sixth inning with a strikeout. Luis Gastelum pushed his scoreless appearance streak to 15 games. The right-handed pitcher has allowed a run in just six of his 33 appearances in 2026 and multiple runs twice.

The Memphis Redbirds return to AutoZone Park on Tuesday, June 30 to begin a six-game series against the Charlotte Knights (Triple-A, Chicago White Sox) with first pitch scheduled for 7:05 p.m. CDT.

About the Memphis Redbirds

The Memphis Redbirds are the proud Triple-A affiliate of the St. Louis Cardinals. Since their affiliation with St. Louis began in 1998, the Redbirds have claimed four League Championships and one Triple-A National Championship. Based in Memphis, Tennessee, the Redbirds play their home games at AutoZone Park, one of the premier ballparks in the nation. Alongside their parent company, Diamond Baseball Holdings, the Redbirds are committed to providing an exceptional baseball experience for fans of all ages, featuring top Cardinals prospects, exciting promotions, and a family-friendly atmosphere. With a tradition of excellence both on and off the field, the Memphis Redbirds actively contribute to the community by hosting a wide variety of events at AutoZone Park and participating in numerous charitable initiatives. For more information, visit www.memphisredbirds.com.

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