DeLuca Blasts Bulls by Stripers, 8-5
Published on May 2, 2024 under International League (IL)
Durham Bulls News Release
Lawrenceville, GA - Jonny DeLuca homered and drove in four runs to lead the Durham Bulls past the Gwinnett Stripers 8-5 on Thursday night at Coolray Field.
The win marked Durham's (12-18) second set of consecutive wins this season. Jacob Waguespack (W, 1-1) permitted two runs over five innings, fanning seven to earn the win.
Trailing 2-0 in the fifth, DeLuca smashed a three-run shot against Dylan Dodd (L, 2-2) to put the Bulls ahead. DeLuca singled home a run in the sixth and singled again in the ninth inning.
Waguespack battled early, giving up a run in the first, but then wiggled through a bases loaded, none out jam in the third, only permitting one run. Waguespack fanned consecutive batters before inducing a force out to escape.
Joe Record (S, 1) closed out the ninth inning to earn his first save in the Tampa Bay organization.
Ronny Simon went 3-5, driving in one run and scoring twice.
Josh Lowe went 0-5 with an RBI as his major league rehab resumed after a week pause. Jonathan Aranda went 0-5 as he continued his rehab assignment.
The six-game series continues Friday night at 7:05 PM ET with Taj Bradley (1-0, 0.00) expected to start against Darius Vines (0-0, 4.34).
Durham returns home against the Nashville Sounds on Tuesday, May 7 th .
Tickets for all 2024 Durham Bulls home contests are available and can be purchased online at DurhamBulls.com.
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