IronPigs Come Back to Sweep Bulls
June 26, 2016 - International League (IL1)
Durham Bulls News Release
DURHAM, NC - The Durham Bulls dropped the finale of a three-game set Sunday evening at the DBAP, as the Lehigh Valley IronPigs scored once in the ninth inning and twice in the 10th for a 3-2 win.
Down to their final out, the IronPigs (45-32) tied the contest on an opposite-field single by Nick Williams to score Emmanuel Burriss. Then in the 10th the visitors scored twice more, as Cam Perkins scored on a groundout and Logan Moore tallied an RBI double for a 3-1 lead.
In the bottom of the 10th the Bulls pushed Lehigh Valley to the edge, as Taylor Featherston committed an error at third base with the bases loaded to make it a 3-2 game. On the very next play though Featherston started a 5-4-3 double play to end the game, and give the IronPigs a sweep of the three-game set.
The loss spoiled the Triple-A debut of Jake Faria for Durham, who tossed six scoreless innings, struck out six and allowed just two hits. The 22-year-old tallied 82 pitches - 52 for strikes - as he posted his longest scoreless outing since August of 2015.
In the first inning the Bulls (34-44) struck for the game's first run, as Jake Goebbert reached on a two-out error to keep the inning alive. Richie Shaffer followed with a single to center, before JP Arencibia ripped a double down the left field line to score Goebbert.
Luis Garcia (6-1) earned the victory for Lehigh Valley by recording the final out in the ninth inning, while Edward Mujica earned his 19th save of the campaign despite allowing a run in the 10th. Dylan Floro (1-2) absorbed the loss for the home side, surrendering three runs on six hits in two innings of work.
Shaffer and Daniel Robertson each finished 2-for-5 for the Bulls, as they were the only two to collect multi-hit games in the seven-hit attack. Durham finished the game 2-for-13 with runners in scoring position, while leaving nine men on the bases.
The Bulls open a seven-game road trip Monday with the first game of a three-game set against the Charlotte Knights. RHP Jaime Schultz (5-4, 3.61) takes the mound for the Bulls opposite RHP Anthony Ranaudo (3-2, 2.22) for the Knights. First pitch is scheduled for 7:05 p.m.
International League Stories from June 26, 2016
- Pigs Hold on to Top Bulls in 10th, 3-2 - Lehigh Valley IronPigs
- IronPigs Come Back to Sweep Bulls - Durham Bulls
- Bisons Complete Sweep at Victory Field - Indianapolis Indians
- Scranton Takes Rubber Match, 9-3, at McCoy - Pawtucket Red Sox
- Bisons Sweep Indians with 5-3 Victory - Buffalo Bisons
- Mustelier Guides G-Braves to 6-0 Win - Gwinnett Stripers
- Bats Sweep Red Wings, 7-4 - Louisville Bats
- Wings Drop Third Straight to Louisville - Rochester Red Wings
- Hens Muster Just Three Hits as Chiefs Take Series - Toledo Mud Hens
- Rolling RailRiders Clobber PawSox - Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders
- Blindfolded, Indians Players' Eye-Opening Experience - Indianapolis Indians
- Turner, Goodwin Lead Chiefs over Mud Hens Sunday - Syracuse Mets
- IronPigs Look to Sweep Durham - Lehigh Valley IronPigs
- LHV Game Notes - Lehigh Valley IronPigs
- SWB Game Notes - Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders
- Bisons Notes - Buffalo at Indianapolis (1:35 p.m.) - Buffalo Bisons
- IronPigs Top Bulls, 7-1 - Lehigh Valley IronPigs
The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.
