Durham Bulls Game Notes - Thursday, August 8, 2018
Published on August 9, 2018 under International League (IL1)
Durham Bulls News Release
Columbus Clippers (60-55) vs. Durham Bulls (63-49)
LHP Ryan Merritt (1-1, 4.79) vs. RHP Andrew Moore (5-6, 4.19)
After winning the third game in two days against Columbus last night, the Durham Bulls send Andrew Moore to the mound looking for a series split. This is Moore's first-career start against the Clippers. Columbus sends lefty Ryan Merritt to the bump in the series finale. Merritt has made one previous start against the Bulls back on May 11, 2017 at Durham Bulls Athletic Park. He earned a victory after allowing just one run over 6.1 innings with seven strikeouts. First pitch is scheduled for 7:05 p.m.
The Bulls hold a 3.5-game lead over the Norfolk Tides (60-53) for first place in the South Division.
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