Redbirds Drop Game 2 at Knights

Memphis Redbirds fall 7-3 in series against Charlotte Knights

Apr. 9, 2026 at 3:12am

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting the chaotic action of a baseball game, with overlapping shapes and planes of players, bats, and baseballs in a vibrant color palette, conceptually representing the competitive nature of the Redbirds-Knights series.The Redbirds' loss in Game 2 against the Knights exposes the fractured nature of their early-season matchup, with both teams vying for position in the Triple-A East division.Memphis Today

The Memphis Redbirds dropped Game 2 of their six-game series against the Charlotte Knights (Triple-A, Chicago White Sox) by a 7-3 final score on Wednesday night at Truist Field. The Redbirds jumped out to an early lead in the first inning, but starting pitcher Quinn Mathews struggled in the third, allowing all seven Knights runs.

Why it matters

The Redbirds are looking to bounce back after dropping Game 2 and even the series against their division rival Charlotte Knights. This is an important early-season matchup between two top teams in the Triple-A East league.

The details

Memphis took a 1-0 lead in the first inning on a single by center fielder Joshua Báez. Catcher Leo Bernal hit his first career Triple-A home run in the top of the ninth to cap the Redbirds' scoring. However, starting pitcher Quinn Mathews struggled in the third inning, allowing seven runs on five hits and three walks. The Redbirds' bullpen was strong, with Tink Hence, Chris Roycroft, Ian Bedell and Scott Blewett combining for 6.1 scoreless innings.

  • The game was played on Wednesday, April 8, 2026.

The players

Joshua Báez

The Redbirds' center fielder who drove in the team's first run with a single.

Leo Bernal

The Redbirds' catcher who hit his first career Triple-A home run in the ninth inning.

Quinn Mathews

The Redbirds' starting pitcher who allowed all seven runs in the third inning.

Charlotte Knights

The Triple-A affiliate of the Chicago White Sox, who defeated the Redbirds 7-3 in Game 2 of the series.

Memphis Redbirds

The Triple-A affiliate of the St. Louis Cardinals, who dropped Game 2 of the series against the Knights.

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What’s next

The Redbirds and Knights will continue their six-game series on Thursday, April 9, 2026.

The takeaway

Despite the loss, the Redbirds showed fight by jumping out to an early lead and getting a late home run from Bernal. The team's bullpen also provided a strong performance, keeping the game close after Mathews' struggles. The Redbirds will look to even the series in the next game.