Charlotte Beats Durham 10-4
Published on June 17, 2023 under International League (IL)
Durham Bulls News Release
DURHAM, NC - Bulls third baseman Osleivis Basabe drove in two runs and center fielder Kameron Misner homered, while Knights' right fielder Victor Reyes smashed two homers and short stop Erik Gonzalez hit a grand as Charlotte defeated Durham 10-4 on Tuesday evening at Durham Bulls Athletic Park.
Reyes and C Carlos Perez each homered as part of the Knights' two-run fourth frame before another tally in the sixth made it 3-0. Gonzalez mashed a grand slam in the same inning, extending Charlotte's lead 7-0.
The Bulls went scoreless until the eighth before Basabe drove in a run and first baseman Kyle Manzardo knocked an RBI double. CF Adam Haseley and Reyes would then each homer to extend Charlotte's lead to 10-2. Misner homered and Basabe drove in a run in the following inning, bringing the final score to 10-4.
Knights' starter Sammy Peralta (2.2 IP, 3 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 2 BB 4 SO) combined with relievers Luke Farrell (2.1 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 3 SO), Declan Cronin (1.0 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 1 SO) and A.J. Alexy (1.0 IP, 0 H,0 R, 3 S0) for seven scoreless innings to earn the victory. Bulls starter Evan McKendry (5.1 IP, 5 H, 6 R, 6 ER, 2 BB, 6 SO) suffered the defeat.
The two teams are set to finish their six-game series on Sunday evening, with first pitch scheduled for 5:05pm. Pitchers for both teams are to be announced.
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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