IL1 Gwinnett Stripers

Bulls Edge Braves

August 8, 2008 - International League (IL1)
Gwinnett Stripers News Release


Durham, NC - The Durham Bulls beat the Richmond Braves 5-4 Friday at Durham Bulls Athletic Park. The Bulls bounced back after Richmond rallied from a three run deficit to win for the second straight night.

Durham grabbed a 2-0 lead in the second inning on a two run home run by Elliot Johnson. The Bulls stretched their advantage to 3-0 in the third on a Chris Richard sacrifice fly. Richmond rallied back with two runs in the sixth on a two-run homer by Jason Perry. In the seventh Brandon Jones and Barbaro Canizares knocked in runs with singles to give the Braves a 4-3 lead. But the Bulls re-gained the lead in the home half. Johnny Gomes doubled a run home to tie the game and scored the game winner on an error.

Juan Salas picked up the win. Michael Nix took the loss. Scott Dohmann earned a save. Josh Anderson was one of four Braves with two hits and stretched his hitting streak to 15 games. Gomes, Johnson, and Justin Ruggiano had two hits each for the Bulls.

The two clubs continue their series Saturday at 7:05 at Durham Bulls Athletic Park. The Braves return home August 15 to face Toledo. For more information on Braves tickets please call 359-4444 or visit www.rbraves.com.

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