IL· Season 2026
Thursday's Charlotte Knights vs Memphis Redbirds game at Truist Field postponed by rain. Makeup as doubleheader game on Saturday August 29.
Match Analysis
AI SummaryRain Washes Away Knights-Redbirds Series Opener
Thursday's scheduled International League contest between the Charlotte Knights and Memphis Redbirds at Truist Field has been postponed due to persistent rain, the Knights announced on Thursday. No first pitch was thrown.
The game, originally slated as Game 4 of the six-game series between the two Triple-A affiliates, will be made up as part of a doubleheader on Saturday, August 29 at Truist Field.
Doubleheader Details
The two teams will play two seven-inning games on Saturday. Gates open at 5:00 PM ET with first pitch of Game 1 scheduled for 7:04 PM ET, followed by Game 2 approximately 35 minutes after the conclusion of Game 1. The postponed game from Thursday becomes the second game of the twin bill.
Series Context
Memphis (71-58, .550) entered Thursday leading the series 2-1 after winning Wednesday's Game 3 in 10 innings, 3-2. The Redbirds are in first place of the International League West division. Charlotte (68-61, .527) sits third in the IL East.
Thursday's postponement is the second weather disruption of this series. Tuesday's Game 1 (August 25) saw the Knights win 8-2 in a game that started after a rain delay, while Wednesday's Game 3 was played without interruption following a separate rain delay the previous night.
Ticket Information
Fans holding tickets for Thursday's game may exchange them for seats of equal or lesser value for any remaining 2026 Charlotte Knights home game, excluding July 3rd. Exchanges can be processed at the Truist Field box office or through the Knights' website.
What's Next
The series continues with the regularly scheduled Friday, August 29 game at 7:04 PM ET, followed by the doubleheader on Saturday. The Knights and Redbirds will wrap up the six-game set on Sunday, August 30 with a 7:04 PM ET first pitch.
Standings Picture
With 129 games played, Memphis sits comfortably atop the IL West at 71-58, while Charlotte (68-61) is battling for positioning in a crowded IL East race. Every game carries weight as the regular season enters its final stretch.
Rivalry since 2023
Charlotte Knights vs Memphis Redbirds Head to Head Results· 50
Charlotte Knights and Memphis Redbirds have met 50 times — Charlotte Knights won 22, Memphis Redbirds won 28, with 0 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2023. Memphis Redbirds leads the head-to-head with 28 victories from 50 meetings. A combined 552 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 11.04 per match (271 for the home side, 281 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 48 matches (96%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 49 games (98%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 10–13 in 2025.
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
API data: 30 Aug 2026