Redbirds recap: Memphis extends winning streak to five
Redbirds left fielder Mike Antico, shown in a prior game, doubled in his first plate appearance of the season to lead off the third inning Friday. (Greg Campbell/The Daily Memphian file)
The Memphis Redbirds swept a doubleheader against the Buffalo Bisons (Triple-A, Toronto Blue Jays) on Friday night at AutoZone Park.
Memphis took the lead in the second inning of game one on a third baseman Cesar Prieto two-run home run to left field. The left-handed hitter finished game one 2-for-2 with two runs scored, two RBIs, a stolen base and his second home run of the season. The Redbirds added two more runs in the fifth with RBI singles from first baseman Gavin Collins and second baseman Jose Fermin.
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