MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- Hoosac Valley graduate Matt Koperniak Saturday hit a two-run home run in the bottom of the 10th to give the Memphis Redbirds a 3-1 win over the Gwinnett Stripers in the Triple-A International League.

 

In his fourth game after getting called up from the Double-A Springfield, Mo., Cardinals, Koperniak hit his first homer of the season at the AAA level to help the Redbirds improve to 25-19 this season.

 

Koperniak has five hits in 15 at-bats for Memphis.

 

His game-winning home run came with two outs.

 

Koperniak played 33 games for Double-A Springfield this season. He hit .320 with four home runs and 18 RBIs.

 

In his third year in the minor leagues, the St. Louis Cardinals prospect is hitting .302 with 26 home runs and 41 doubles.

 

Memphis plays Gwinnett again on Sunday afternoon.