Jumbo Shrimp Slip Past Bulls 4-3
Published on June 24, 2021 under International League (IL)
Durham Bulls News Release
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - Bulls first baseman Mike Ford blasted a first-inning three-run home run, however three Jumbo Shrimp relievers combined for eight-plus shutout frames and center fielder Lewis Brinson lined a go-ahead RBI single in the seventh to give Jacksonville a 4-3 win over Durham on Thursday evening at 121 Financial Ballpark.
Ford smashed his first home run with the Bulls in the opening frame to give Durham an early 3-0 advantage. Jacksonville, however, would even the contest with a three-spot of their own in the fourth. Brinson would then slap a run-scoring single to right to push the Jumbo Shrimp ahead.
Jacksonville relievers Preston Guilmet (3.2 IP, 6 K), Parker Bugg (3.0 IP, 3 H, BB, 6 K) and Mason Melotakis (2.0 IP, H, 3 K) joined forces for the final 8.2 shutout frames in support of lefty Eric Stout (0.1 IP, H, 3 R, 3 ER, 4 BB). Bugg earned the win and Melotakis notched the save. Durham righty Sean Poppen (0.2 IP, 2 H, R, ER, BB) suffered the defeat.
The two teams are slated to face off again on Friday evening, with first pitch set for 7:05pm ET. RHP Luis Patino (2-1, 2.93) is anticipated to get the nod for the Bulls, while LHP Braxton Garrett (3-2, 5.22) is expected to start for the Jumbo Shrimp.
The Bulls are scheduled to return to Durham Bulls Athletic Park on Tuesday, June 29 to start a six-game series with the Gwinnett Stripers. First pitch of that game is slated for 6:35pm ET. Tickets for that game and all remaining Bulls home games are now available at durhambulls.com.
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