The Memphis Redbirds finished their first series of the season against the Gwinnett Stripers on Sunday, then set off on their first road trip of the season against the Charlotte Knights (CWS) that began on Tuesday. The team has gotten back on track from a slow start, going 4-2 during this stretch. Memphis now has a 5-4 record overall. Top prospect Nolan Gorman has four homers in his last four games and an OPS of 1.191 on the season.

An early bright spot for the 1-2 Memphis offense is veteran infielder Cory Spangenberg, batting .400 with an OPS of .971 and two stolen bases. Our first weekly Friday Redbirds Notebook is filed by local reporter James Brisentine.