(Memphis, TN)  —  The Bees scored three runs in the first inning, but couldn’t hold on in an 11-5 loss to the Redbirds in Memphis.

Kaleb Cowart clubbed a three-run double for Salt Lake in the first, and Matt Thaiss added a solo homer in the second.  The Bees gave up five runs in the seventh inning.

The series continues in Memphis tonight.