Redbirds Sweep Gwinnett Behind Prieto's Productive Series

Memphis minor league baseball team takes three-game set against Gwinnett Stripers.

Mar. 29, 2026 at 8:54pm

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The Memphis Redbirds, the Triple-A affiliate of the St. Louis Cardinals, swept the Gwinnett Stripers in a three-game series over the past weekend, powered by a strong offensive performance from second baseman César Prieto.

Why it matters

The Redbirds' series win over the Stripers, who are the top affiliate of the Atlanta Braves, demonstrates the team's competitiveness in the competitive Triple-A East league and provides momentum as they look to make a push for the playoffs.

The details

Prieto, a 23-year-old Cuban prospect, went 7-for-12 with a home run, three doubles, and five RBIs in the series. The Redbirds' pitching staff also turned in solid outings, limiting the Stripers' high-powered offense.

  • The three-game series took place from March 26-28, 2026.

The players

César Prieto

A 23-year-old second baseman in the St. Louis Cardinals minor league system, currently playing for the Triple-A Memphis Redbirds.

Memphis Redbirds

The Triple-A affiliate of the St. Louis Cardinals, playing in the Triple-A East league.

Gwinnett Stripers

The Triple-A affiliate of the Atlanta Braves, playing in the Triple-A East league.

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What they’re saying

“Prieto has been a catalyst for us all season. His performance this weekend was a big reason why we were able to sweep Gwinnett.”

— Ben Johnson, Manager, Memphis Redbirds

What’s next

The Redbirds will look to build on their series sweep as they continue their homestand, hosting the Nashville Sounds for a four-game series starting on March 30th.

The takeaway

The Redbirds' series win over the Stripers demonstrates the team's ability to compete with one of the top affiliates in the league, and the strong performance of prospect César Prieto is a positive sign for the Cardinals' future.