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Bulls Split Thursday Twinbill with Sounds

Published on August 31, 2023 under International League (IL)
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DURHAM, NC - Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Taylor Walls recorded three hits, including a homer, as part of his Major League Rehab Assignment in the Bulls' 9-4 victory in game one, while Durham infielder Tristan Gray smashed a two-run blast in game two, however Sounds starting pitcher Caleb Boushley fired six strong innings in Nashville's 4-2 victory in the nightcap as the two teams split their doubleheader on Thursday evening at Durham Bulls Athletic Park.

After the Sounds started the scoring in game one with a three-run second inning, the Bulls battled back with four scores highlighted by CF Kameron Misner's two-run homer to right, as well as run-scoring singles by C Logan Driscoll and 2B Ronny Simon. Nashville would even the contest with a run in the top of the fourth, though Durham immediately answered with three tallies as 1B Austin Shenton smashed a two-run double to right, followed by RF Ruben Cardenas's sacrifice fly. Walls would then cap the scoring with his two-run blast in the sixth.

Walls (3-4, 2 R, 1 HR, 1 RBI) would be joined by Shenton (2-4, 1 2B, 3 RBI) and Misner (2-3, 1 R, 1 HR, 2 RBI) in recording multi-hit efforts. Bulls reliever Cole Sulser (2.0 IP, 2 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 1 SO) earned the victory in the opener, while Sounds righty Jason Alexander (3.0 IP, 5 H, 5 R, 5 ER, 2 BB, 2 SO) suffered the loss.

The Sounds struck first in the nightcap as well with a score in the top of the second. Gray would then go deep in the bottom of the frame to put the Bulls ahead 2-1, however Nashville would answer with a two-run third inning, followed by an insurance run in the fifth.

Boushley (6.0 IP, 2 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 2 BB, 8 SO) earned the win for the Sounds, yielding two earned runs on two hits while fanning eight over his six innings pitched, with Thiago Vieira (1.0 IP, 2 SO) notching the save. Bulls starter Josh Fleming (3.0 IP, 8 H, 3 R, 1 ER, 1 BB, 3 SO) suffered the defeat.

The two teams are set to face off again on Friday evening, with first pitch scheduled for 6:35pm. RHP Anthony Molina is anticipated to get the nod for Durham and be opposed by Nashville RHP Colin Rea.

Tickets for that game and all remaining 2023 Durham Bulls home games are available, and can be purchased at DurhamBulls.com, or by calling 919.956.BULL.

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