Durham Bulls Game Notes
May 1, 2015 - International League (IL1)
Durham Bulls News Release
Durham Bulls (12-10) @ Pawtucket Red Sox (14-8); 6:15 p.m.
LHP Jim Patterson (1-1, 5.25) vs. RHP Matt Barnes (0-0, 5.63)
The Bulls play the opener of a three-game set against the Pawtucket Red Sox in the second series of their seven-game road trip. Durham is 9-4 over its past 13, after opening the season just 3-6 - the worst nine-game start in the franchise's 18-year Triple-A history. Pawtucket - the Boston Red Sox' top affiliate - is 5-5 over its last 10 after beginning the season 9-3, and is coming off a series win (3-1) against the Syracuse Chiefs at McCoy Stadium in the first four games of a seven-game homestand. Tonight's game marks Pawtucket's first game against non-North Division opponents this season.
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