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Tigers use the long ball in 3-1 victory over Lipscomb

HOOVER, Ala. – Behind a pair of home runs and strong pitching, the Memphis Tigers opened up their 2021 season with a 3-1 victory over Lipscomb. Junior Ben Brooks started the scoring with a solo home run in the fourth frame while senior Alec Trela followed with a two-run blast three batters later. The Tigers (1-0) got a strong start from Landon Kelly (ND) with four-shutout innings, while three Memphis relievers allowed just two hits and an unearned run over the final five frames.