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Memphis 7, at Charlotte 8

Saturday, May 16, 2026 · Final · AMER Quarterfinals Game 3 (CHAR leads 2-1)

Charlotte 49ers rally past Memphis Tigers 8‑7

CHARLOTTE (Interstat) — Dawson Bryce scored during a two-run second inning and Cale Stricklin caught a wild ninth as Charlotte rallied past Memphis 8-7 on Saturday at Robert and Mariam Hayes Stadium.

The 49ers (28-27) trailed 7-2 after the first inning when A. DeMartino homered. Memphis (22-32) tacked on runs in the second and third, including a homer by Smith IV. But Charlotte chipped away. Bryce and Adrian Jimenez scored in the second on R. Nedry’s single that reached center field on an error. Nedry later scored on T. Hudson’s single.

In the bottom of the ninth, Spencer Nolan scored on a fielder’s choice. Cody Gunderson then lined a two-run single down the left-field line, scoring Hudson and Nedry to complete the comeback.

Logan Rushing started for Memphis. Walker Morgan, Adam Stanton and Chase Carson combined for Charlotte. The 49ers outhit the Tigers 10-8. Charlotte took the series after splitting the previous two games.