Mendlinger homer lifts Memphis past St. Paul in opener 

MEMPHIS, Tenn. – The Memphis Redbirds began six-game homestand against the St. Paul Saints (Triple-A, Minnesota Twins) with a 7-6 victory on Tuesday night at AutoZone Park.

Down 5-1 in the sixth, Memphis rallied for six runs in the bottom of the frame to take its first lead of the night. First baseman Blaze Jordan smacked a two-run shot to left field to tie the game. Two batter later, designated hitter Noah Mendlinger drilled his first career Triple-A homer to put the Redbirds ahead by a pair.

Shortstop JJ Wetherholt went 2-for-4 with two runs scored. Second baseman Cesar Prieto went 1-for-2 with a double and two RBIs. Memphis entered the bottom of the sixth inning with just one hit in the game and had brought the minumun to the plate in four of five innings.

Starting pitcher Aaron Wilkerson allowed two runs on five hits, walked none and struck out three in 5.0 innings pitched. The right-handed pitcher sits 2.1 innings shy of 150.0 on the season and is schedule to start in the season finale on Sunday afternoon. Roddery Munoz (S, 3) finished off his six-out save with one base runner allowed. The right-handed reliever entered the game with the tying run on base and no outs in the eighth.

The Memphis Redbirds return to AutoZone Park on Tuesday, September 16 to begin a six-game series at AutoZone Park against the St. Paul Saints (Triple-A, Minnesota Twins) with first pitch scheduled for 6:45 p.m. CDT.

For more information on the Redbirds 2025 season visit www.memphisredbirds.com. Additional information about ticket on-sales, promotions, theme nights, and giveaways will be available throughout the season.

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