Memphis allows five home runs in loss to Jacksonville

Redbirds score four runs in first, lose series opener by 10 runs

By Memphis Redbirds

May 12, 2026

MEMPHIS, Tenn. – The Memphis Redbirds began a six-game homestand with a 15-5 loss to the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp (Triple-A, Miami Marlins) on Tuesday night at AutoZone Park. Memphis scored the first four runs of the game on a pair of two-run homers in the bottom of the first. Center

MEMPHIS, Tenn. – The Memphis Redbirds began a six-game homestand with a 15-5 loss to the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp (Triple-A, Miami Marlins) on Tuesday night at AutoZone Park.

Memphis scored the first four runs of the game on a pair of two-run homers in the bottom of the first. Center fielder Joshua Báez broke out of a mini slump with an opposite field home run, his eighth blast of the season. Left fielder Nelson Velázquez smacked his fifth home run with two outs in the frame.

Starting pitcher Bruce Zimmermann (4-1) allowed eight runs on eight hits, walked one and struck out four in 4.2 innings pitched. The left-handed pitcher allowed three home runs in his first loss of the season. The Redbirds allowed a season-high five home runs in the game, the most allowed since July 30, 2024 at Durham.

With the loss, Memphis dropped into a tie atop the International League standings with the Gwinnett Stripers. The Redbirds have spent every day of the 2026 season in at least a tie for first place.

The Memphis Redbirds return to AutoZone Park on Wednesday, May 13 to begin a six-game series against the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp (Triple-A, Miami Marlins) with first pitch scheduled for 12:05 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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