Bulls Drop Series Opener to Redbirds
April 26, 2022 - International League (IL)
Durham Bulls News Release
DURHAM, NC - The Durham Bulls (7-12) had their two-game winning streak snapped at the hands of the Memphis Redbirds (10-9) in game one of their six-game series 10-0 on Tuesday Afternoon at the Durham Bulls Athletic Park. Durham pitcher Tyler Zombro made his first home appearance since suffering a devastating injury last season.
Memphis jumped on the board first behind an RBI double from C Ivan Herrera in the second inning. Herrera would reach third base, and capitalize off of a Bulls error off of a hit by CF Ben DeLuzio to get the 2-0 lead. The Redbirds remained hot in the third inning, as 2B Nolan Gorman used an RBI double of his own for the 3-0 advantage.
Memphis tacked on to their lead behind a two-run homerun from DeLuzio in the fourth inning. DeLuzio would go the distance again at the plate, this time for a solo homer for the 6-0 lead in the sixth inning. RF Conner Capel would give the Redbirds their third home-run of the afternoon, another solo for the 7-0 advantage. Herrera added a solo homerun in the ninth inning, while SS Evan Mendoza rang up an RBI double and Gorman registered an RBI sac-fly for insurance runs in the ninth inning also.
Bulls CF Ryan Boldt recorded two hits to lead Durham offensively. Redbirds 1B Juan Yepez, Capel, DeLuzio, and Mendoza all had three hits on the night.
Redbirds pitcher Zack Thompson threw 6.2 scoreless innings, and racked up nine strikeouts, allowing one hit, earning the win. Bulls pitcher Robert Dugger got the start on the mound, throwing four innings and allowing four runs on seven hits, picking up the loss.
The Bulls will be back in action on Wednesday for game three of the series against the Redbirds. First pitch is scheduled for 6:35 p.m. at the DBAP. RHP Easton McGee is scheduled to start on the mound for the Bulls, and LHP Connor Thomas is scheduled to start for the Redbirds. Tickets for all remaining home games are available at Durhambulls.com.
International League Stories from April 26, 2022
- Bats Offense Stays Hot, But Clips Walk off in 10th on Passed Ball - Louisville Bats
- Saints Get Win for State of Minnesota over Tennessee Team, 4-1 over Nashville Sounds - St. Paul Saints
- Sounds Come up Short, Fall to Saints - Nashville Sounds
- Wings Complete Seven-Run Comeback, Beat Mets 10-9 - Rochester Red Wings
- Syracuse Roars out to Big Lead, Loses It Late in 10-9 Loss at Rochester on Tuesday Night - Syracuse Mets
- WooSox-Bisons Postponed Tuesday - Worcester Red Sox
- Bisons and Worcester Rained out on Tuesday, Will Play Two Wednesday - Buffalo Bisons
- Game Information: Indianapolis Indians (9-8) at Iowa Cubs (9-8) - Indianapolis Indians
- UK Alum Riddle Designated for Assignment - Louisville Bats
- Mud Hens Cruise with Three Homers in Win vs Omaha - Toledo Mud Hens
- Mengden Goes 5 Strong But Chasers Drop Series Opener to Toledo - Omaha Storm Chasers
- Valaika Lifts Stripers to Walk-Off Victory over Norfolk - Gwinnett Stripers
- April 26 Game Notes: Iowa vs. Indianapolis - Iowa Cubs
- Jones' Heroics Spoiled by Gwinnett Walk-Off - Norfolk Tides
- Bulls Drop Series Opener to Redbirds - Durham Bulls
- Knights Drop Tuesday's Opener 9-2 - Charlotte Knights
- Jacksonville Bashes Four Homers in 9-2 Rout of Charlotte - Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp
- Thompson, DeLuzio Star in Redbirds Win over Bulls - Memphis Redbirds
- Lehigh Valley - Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Postponed - Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders
- Yolbert Sanchez Promoted to Charlotte Knights - Charlotte Knights
- Dark Star Orchestra Returns to Frontier Field July 8 - Rochester Red Wings
- On Deck at Victory Field: Indy 500 Night, Star Wars and Mother's Day - Indianapolis Indians
The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.
