Elite 8 is here!

The @memphisredbirds snap the losing streak today in a 10-4 win over Gwinnett. The Redbirds return to Autozone Park for a series with the Iowa Cubs starting Tuesday.

Headed to the top of the 8th with the Redbirds leading the Stripers 9-4.

These two teams will face each other a total of 27 times this regular season. The most of any on the Redbirds schedule. The Birds currently trail the season series 4-7.

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The St. Louis Cardinals have made the following transactions:

LHP Matthew Liberatore – optioned to Memphis (AAA)
RHP Angel Rondon – recalled from Taxi Squad

Redbirds love the long ball!! The @memphisredbirds have hit a Triple-A leading 65 HRs this season. They were the first in professional baseball to get to 50 doing so in 26 games. 42 of the 65 have come on the road. Six Redbirds have 5 or more HRs.

Bottom 7 Birds-9 Stripers- 3.

The @memphisredbirds lead the @GoStripers 9-3. After a solo homer in the 1st, the redbirds had a 3-run 3rd inning and 5 runs in the 5th to extend their lead.