Durham Bulls vs Memphis Redbirds — Sep 5, 2026
September 5 · 7:05 PM EDT
What to look for
The Bulls have lost seven of their last ten games heading into this matchup against a Redbirds squad that sits four games above .500. Chicago will turn to Jake Woodford, who holds a pitching edge over Redbirds starter Jurrangelo Cijntje. Woodford's 5.40 ERA and 1.32 WHIP stack up favorably against Cijntje's 6.14 ERA and 1.64 WHIP, giving the Bulls a chance to control early innings and put pressure on a Redbirds lineup that has been inconsistent lately.
- Joshua Báez is a different animal in the middle of the order for St. Louis, sitting at 34 home runs and 90 RBI compared to Logan Davidson's 13 home runs leading the Bulls. When Báez gets his pitches, he can swing a game in an instant.
- The Redbirds' offensive depth gives them an advantage in prolonged battles. The Bulls will need to keep runs off the board early and limit damage when Báez comes to the plate with runners in scoring position.
Last five games
Each side's most recent results, newest first, with the score and who they played. These reach back into last season where a club has not played five yet, which is why every row carries its date.
Durham Bulls- 09/05/26L6-12at
Redbirds - 09/03/26L4-5atRedbirds
- 09/02/26W16-1atRedbirds
- 09/01/26L2-7atRedbirds
- 08/30/26L4-7vs
Tides
Memphis Redbirds- 09/05/26W12-6vsBulls
- 09/03/26W5-4vsBulls
- 09/02/26L1-16vsBulls
- 09/01/26W7-2vsBulls
- 08/30/26L2-5at
Knights