IL1 Durham Bulls

Durham Pitching Halts Syracuse in Series Opener

Published on May 29, 2015 under International League (IL1)
Durham Bulls News Release


DURHAM, NC - The Durham Bulls beat the Syracuse Chiefs 3-1 in front of 10,128 fans Friday night at the DBAP, scoring all three of their runs in the fourth inning.

After three scoreless innings to begin the contest, Durham (27-23) struck for three runs in the fourth. With one out, Corey Brown, Curt Casali, Richie Shaffer, Luke Maile and Juniel Querecuto all walked consecutively, putting the Bulls on top 2-0. Ryan Brett then beat out a potential double play grounder, scoring Shaffer and extending Durham's lead to 3-0.

Syracuse (17-31) got on the board in the seventh, when Jason Martinson led off the frame with a solo homer over the Blue Monster. The visitors put the tying run aboard in the ninth inning, but Ronald Belisario picked up his 11th save of the campaign by inducing a game-ending double play.

Right-hander Matt Buschmann (5-3) turned in a sterling performance, striking out nine and allowing just two hits over five scoreless innings to run his scoreless streak to 13 frames. Southpaw C.J. Riefenhauser tossed a scoreless sixth inning in his second rehab outing, while left-hander Enny Romero surrendered just one run in 2 1/3 innings of relief. Righty A.J. Cole (0-2) took the loss for the Chiefs, allowing three runs in 3 1/3 frames, walking seven but allowing just one hit.

Shortstop Juniel Querecuto was the lone Bulls player to finish with a hit, tallying a single in the third inning.

The three-game set continues Saturday when Durham sends LHP Scott Diamond (4-2, 3.94) to the mound opposite RHP Taylor Hill (3-2, 4.35). First pitch is scheduled for 6:35 p.m.

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