MEMPHIS (Interstat) — Bruce Zimmermann pitched 5 1/3 scoreless innings and Bligh Madris hit a two-run homer as the Memphis Redbirds blanked the Indianapolis Indians 3-0 in the first game of a Wednesday afternoon doubleheader at AutoZone Park.

Zimmermann allowed five hits and struck out seven, improving to 3-0. Antwone Kelly took the loss for Indianapolis, yielding three earned runs on four hits over six innings. Max Rajcic earned his second save with 1 2/3 hitless innings.

Madris’ line-drive homer to right-center in the third inning scored Colton Ledbetter for a 2-0 lead. Bryan Torres added a sacrifice fly in the fifth. Indianapolis recorded five hits – including two from Nick Cimillo – but grounded into four double plays and was shut out.

The Redbirds improved to 18-9; the Indians fell to 10-17. Memphis managed only four hits but capitalized on scoring chances. The game lasted 1 hour, 47 minutes.