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Memphis Redbirds clinch International League First Half title

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 22, 2026, 1:08 AM

Last updated Jun 22, 2026

Memphis Redbirds clinch International League First Half title

Summary

The Memphis Redbirds secured the 2026 International League First Half Championship with a 10-8 win over the Nashville Sounds on June 21 at AutoZone Park. Memphis took a commanding early lead, scoring five runs in the first inning, including a three-run home run by Joshua Báez. Starting pitcher Quinn Mathews allowed just one run on one hit over four innings. This victory marks Memphis's first International League title since joining the league in 2021 and their first postseason berth since 2018. The Redbirds are set to host the Championship Series at AutoZone Park from September 22-24, with tickets to be announced.

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By the Numbers

•Memphis Redbirds defeat Nashville Sounds 10-8 on June 21.
•Redbirds score five runs in the first inning.
•Quinn Mathews pitches four innings, allowing one run.
•Memphis hosts International League Championship Series from September 22-24.
•This is Memphis's first playoff appearance since 2018.

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1:08 AMYahoo Sports — Memphis claims International League First Half title, first postseason berth since 2018

What they're saying

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MEMPHIS, Tenn. – The Memphis Redbirds clinched the 2026 International League First Half Championship with the club’s 10-8 victory over the Nashville Sounds (Triple-A, Milwaukee Brewers) on Sunday afternoon at AutoZone Park. With the win and Rochester’s 9-6 loss to Toledo, Memphis claimed its first-ever International League title in any form since joining the league ahead of the […]
— Yahoo Sports

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