Memphis Pummels Rochester to Force Deciding Game Three

Memphis defeated the Rochester Red Wings 15-4 to force a deciding Game Three, scoring all 15 runs within three innings, including a nine-run third frame. Isaac Lyon took the loss for Rochester, allowing eight runs on six hits over 2 1/3 innings. Jared Simpson struggled in relief, while Andry Lara later delivered three scoreless innings to finish the contest.

Rochester avoided a shutout in the eighth inning when Cayden Wallace walked with the bases loaded, followed by a two-run single from Leandro Pineda. Cortland Lawson added an RBI single in the ninth. Roster moves announced included Jackson Kent being optioned from Washington, Gus Varland recalled to Washington, and Kyle Hayes activated from the Development List.