Redbirds Rout Red Wings, Tie Playoff Series at 1‑1
MEMPHIS (Interstat) — The Memphis Redbirds routed the Rochester Red Wings 15-4 on Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2026, at AutoZone Park, tying their International League playoff series at 1-1 before 4,818 fans in 2 hours, 56 minutes. Memphis pounded out 15 hits and broke the game open with a nine-run outburst. Jimmy Crooks went 2 for 3 with a home run and five RBIs, Trey Paige added two hits and three RBIs, and Bligh Madris hit a two-run homer. Noah Mendlinger had two hits and one RBI. Mason Molina earned the win, allowing one hit and no earned runs over five innings with two walks and six strikeouts. Isaac Lyon took the loss for Rochester. Andry Lara pitched three scoreless innings in relief for the Red Wings, and Ben Grable added a scoreless inning. Leandro Pineda had two hits and two RBIs for Rochester. Molina improved to 9-4, while Lyon fell to 10-6. Rochester is now 90-58, and Memphis is 80-68. The series continues Thursday.