Durham Downs Memphis 6-4
April 28, 2023 - International League (IL)
Durham Bulls News Release
DURHAM, NC - Bulls second baseman Tristan Gray and left fielder Ben Gamel both homered, while third baseman Curtis Mead drove in three runs in Durham's 6-4 win over the Memphis Redbirds on Friday night at Durham Bulls Athletic Park.
After the Redbirds took an early 2-0 lead, Pinto scored in the bottom of the second on Gray's sacrifice fly before Gamel scored on Mead's sacrifice fly in the following inning. Gray then homered on a line drive in the fourth inning to give Durham the lead prior to Gamel's solo homer in the fifth. The Bulls then extended their lead to 6-4 when Mead drove in two more runs with a single to left.
Bulls pitcher Evan McKendry (5.0 IP, 3 H, 4 R, 4 ER, 3 BB, 3 SO) earned the victory, while Jose Lopez (1.0 IP, 2 H) notched the save. Redbirds starter Gordon Graceffo (5.0 IP, 7 H, 6 R, 6 ER, 2 BB, 3 SO) suffered the loss.
The two teams are set to face off again on Saturday evening at Durham Bulls Athletic Park, with first pitch scheduled for 6:35pm. LHP Joe La Sorsa is expected to get the nod for Durham and be opposed by Memphis LHP Matthew Liberatore.
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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