Bulls Hold on to Defeat Knights, Clinch Best Series Finish of the Season
May 29, 2022 - International League (IL)
Durham Bulls News Release
DURHAM, NC - The Durham Bulls (25-23) defeated the Charlotte Knights (17-31) 4-2 on Sunday evening, finishing their series with five wins in six games.
Charlotte got on the board off an RBI single in the third from 2B Yolbert Sanchez. SS Tristan Gray would respond for Durham with an RBI double to give the Bulls the 2-1 advantage in the third. Durham DH Rene Pinto and Gray would later capitalize off a passed ball and wild pitch, wrapping up a four-run third inning. Sanchez would do more damage for the Knights in the fifth with an RBI double to cut the Bulls lead to two.
Durham starter Josh Fleming earned the win, throwing six innings while allowing two runs on 10 hits, ringing up four strikeouts. With the victory, Fleming extended his undefeated record to 4-0. Knights' pitcher Brady Koerner picked up the loss.
The Bulls continue their 12-game homestand at Durham Bulls Athletic Park on Monday for the series opener of a six-game set against the Nashville Sounds. RHP Shane Baz (0-0, 1.93) is scheduled to get the start for Durham as part of an MLB Rehab Assignment and RHP Dylan File (2-1, 3.99) is expected to start for Nashville. First pitch is set for 6:35pm.
Tickets for that game and all remaining 2022 home dates can be purchased at DurhamBulls.com/tickets.
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