Knights Stifle Bulls to Halt Winning Streak
June 12, 2018 - International League (IL1) - Durham Bulls News Release
DURHAM, NC - The Durham Bulls saw their five-game winning streak come to an end with a 6-2 loss to the Charlotte Knights at the DBAP Tuesday night.
Durham's offense was kept quiet by Charlotte starter Jordan Stephens (3-2), who earned the win by surrendering three hits over six innings with seven strikeouts.
On the offensive side of the diamond, the Knights took an early lead on a solo homer by Matt Skole in the third, and added a run in the fifth on a passed ball for a 2-0 advantage. The visitors plated a pair in the sixth inning on an RBI double by Dustin Garneau, and scored twice more in the ninth on Alex Presley's single to right. Justin Williams launched a two-run homer over the Blue Monster in the bottom of the ninth, but that's all the Bulls could muster in the opener of a six-game homestand.
Kean Wong tallied two of Durham's five hits, giving him his sixth multi-hit effort over his last nine games. Adam Moore (1-1) took the loss, surrendering two runs (one earned) across 4.1 frames.
The Bulls and Knights close their two-game set Wednesday at 7:05 p.m. at the DBAP. Right-hander Ryan Weber (2-2, 2.40) takes the mound for Durham opposite righty Donny Roach (6-2, 3.25) for Charlotte.
• Discuss this story on the International League message board...
International League Stories from June 12, 2018
- Shao-Ching Chiang Earns First Triple-A Win - Columbus Clippers
- Mud Hens Bullpen Dominates in Loss - Toledo Mud Hens
- Reed Deals Strong Innings as Bats Fall 6-2 - Louisville Bats
- Buffalo Wins Game Two of Doubleheader, 9-2 - Buffalo Bisons
- Pigs, Bisons Split Doubleheader - Lehigh Valley IronPigs
- Stripers Salvage Doubleheader with Game Two Win - Gwinnett Stripers
- Knights Stifle Bulls to Halt Winning Streak - Durham Bulls
- Knights Charge Past the Bulls 6-2 on Tuesday - Charlotte Knights
- Indians Hold off Hens Behind Five-Run Third - Indianapolis Indians
- Norfolk and Gwinnett Split Doubleheader - Norfolk Tides
- PawSox Score Three in Ninth, Stun Syracuse - Pawtucket Red Sox
- PawSox Rally Late to Top Chiefs - Syracuse Mets
- RailRiders Sweep Double Dip from Rochester - Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders
- Red Wings Swept in Twin Bill Tuesday - Rochester Red Wings
- Durham Bulls Game Notes - Tuesday, June 12, 2018 - Durham Bulls
- Score a Free Youth Jersey on Friday, June 29 - Toledo Mud Hens
- Game Information: Indianapolis Indians (32-29) vs. Toledo Mud Hens (39-23) - Indianapolis Indians
- Louisville Bats Notes: June 12 - Louisville Bats
- OF Avisail Garcia begins MLB rehab assignment - Charlotte Knights
- Top Pitching Prospect to Start for RailRiders Thursday During Yankees' Triple-A Team's Final Visit to Syracuse in 2018 - Syracuse Mets
- Bisons Game Notes - Buffalo at Lehigh Valley DH (6:05 p.m.) - Buffalo Bisons
- LHV Game Notes - Lehigh Valley IronPigs
- Bats Drop Series Opener, 7-4 - Louisville Bats
- SWB RailRiders Game Notes - Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders
- SWB RailRiders Teddy Bear Toss, June 30 - Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders
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.
Other Recent Durham Bulls Stories
- ACC Baseball Championship Returns to DBAP in 2025, 2027 & 2029
- Durham Bulls Announce New Manager, 2024 Coaching Staff
- Bulls Manager Michael Johns Named Tampa Bay Rays First Base Coach
- Jonathan Aranda Earns International League All-Star Honors
- Bulls Fall to Tides 7-0 in Decisive Game Three of IL Championship