Bulls Outslug Redbirds 12-4
June 10, 2023 - International League (IL)
Durham Bulls News Release
MEMPHIS, TN. - Bulls left fielder Ruben Cardenas homered, center fielder Greg Jones drove in two and third baseman Tristan Gray knocked a grand slam in Durham's 12-4 victory over Memphis on Saturday evening at Autozone Park.
After the Redbirds grabbed an early 1-0 advantage in the first, the Bulls scored on a walk before Cardenas homered in the fifth. Right fielder Kameron Misner, Jones and second baseman Jonathan Aranda each recorded an RBI in the same frame to extend Durham's lead 6-1.
Gray hit a grand slam in the eighth, followed by shortstop Osleivis Basabe's RBI double. Aranda scored on a sacrifice fly in the following inning, bringing the score to 12-3.
Durham's Jacob Lopez (5.0 IP, 2 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 4 BB, 5 SO) earned the win, while Memphis' Zack Thompson (3.2 IP, 2 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 6 BB, 6 SO) suffered the loss.
Durham and Memphis are scheduled to continue their six-game series on Sunday afternoon, with first pitch scheduled for 3:05pm. RHP Evan McKendry is anticipated to get the start for the Bulls and be opposed by RHP Michael McGreevy.
The Bulls return home on Tuesday, June 13 to begin a six-game homestand versus the Charlotte Knights, the Triple-Affiliate of the Chicago White Sox. First pitch of that series' opener is scheduled for 6:35pm.
Tickets for that game and all 2023 Durham Bulls home games are available, and can be purchased at DurhamBulls.com, or by calling 919.956.BULL.
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