CINCINNATI, Ohio – Memphis outlasted Cincinnati for a 7-5 win and a series victory over the Bearcats Sunday at Marge Schott Stadium. The Tigers (18-9, 2-1 AAC) picked up their first series win over Cincinnati since 2004 and open American Athletic Conference play with a series win.
Connor Alexander started and was great again, recording his fourth consecutive quality start and the fifth this season. He pitched 6 1/3 innings and allowed just one earned run on five hits. With the win he improved to 5-1 this season.
Blake Bennett pitched for a third consecutive day out of the bullpen and recorded his first career save for the Tigers, allowing one run on two hits in the ninth inning.