Durham Bulls Game Notes - Thursday, August 16, 2018
Published on August 16, 2018 under International League (IL1)
Durham Bulls News Release
Durham Bulls (67-52) at Pawtucket Red Sox (57-63)
RHP Zach Lee (3-3, 3.86) vs. LHP Josh D. Smith (7-5, 3.16)
After taking two-of-three and clinching a 4-2 season-series win with a 2-0 victory at the Lehigh Valley IronPigs, the Durham Bulls open a four-game series at the Pawtucket Red Sox. Tonight, Zach Lee is scheduled to start for the Bulls opposite left-hander Josh D. Smith in the opener at McCoy Stadium in Pawtucket, RI. First pitch is scheduled for 7:05 p.m.
Durham's lead in the South Division held at 4.5 games over Norfolk (63-57), which won in dominating fashion 8-3 to clinch a series victory over the PawSox at McCoy Stadium and keep the race tight in the Division. The Bulls and Tides have gone 5-5 in their last 10 games, but Durham has won its last two games.
Tonight's game, and every Bulls game, can be listened to live on Buzz Sports Radio, 96.5 FM in Durham and 99.3 FM in Raleigh.
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