Memphis sweeps Gwinnett behind productive Prieto
MEMPHIS, Tenn. – The Memphis Redbirds secured a series sweep with a 6-5 win in the finale of a three-game series on Sunday afternoon at the Gwinnett Stripers (Triple-A, Atlanta Braves). Third baseman César Prieto came up clutch often in game three of the series. The left-handed hitter doubled the
MEMPHIS, Tenn. – The Memphis Redbirds secured a series sweep with a 6-5 win in the finale of a three-game series on Sunday afternoon at the Gwinnett Stripers (Triple-A, Atlanta Braves).
Third baseman César Prieto came up clutch often in game three of the series. The left-handed hitter doubled the Memphis lead with a second-inning single and error to make it 4-0. With the Redbirds down a run in the eighth, Prieto popped his first home run of the season to tie the game.
Memphis took its triumphant lead on a ninth-inning ground out off the bat of catcher Leo Bernal. Left fielder Colton Ledbetter, right fielder Joshua Báez and Prieto each tallied two hits in the win. Center fielder Matt Koperniak, Báez, Bernal and Prieto each drove in at least one run.
Starting pitcher Brycen Mautz allowed one run on two hits through 5.0 innings in his Triple-A debut. The left-handed pitcher struck out six and walked four nearly a week after his start against the St. Louis Cardinals in the Springfield exhibition.
Jared Shuster (1-0) made his Memphis debut, allowed four runs on five hits and struck out four in 3.0 innings out of the bullpen. Scott Blewett (S, 1) worked around a baserunner in a scoreless ninth to nail down the sweep.
The Memphis Redbirds return to AutoZone Park on Tuesday, March 31 to begin the 2026 home schedule against the Norfolk Tides (Triple-A, Baltimore Orioles) 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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