MEMPHIS, Tenn. (Interstat) — The Memphis Redbirds defeated the Norfolk Tides 7-3 in the first game of a doubleheader Sunday afternoon at AutoZone Park.

Memphis built a lead with two runs in both the first and third innings, keyed by a two-run double from Blaze Jordan in the first and another two-run double from Bligh Madris in the third. Norfolk scored twice in the second and once in the fourth but could not close the gap. The Redbirds added insurance in the fourth and fifth innings.

Winning pitcher Luis Gastelum moved to 1-0 for Memphis (7-1). Nestor German took the loss for Norfolk (2-6). The game, played before 2,824 fans, lasted 2 hours, 24 minutes.