Piper, Peters Club Bulls to Sixth Straight Win, 9-5
August 31, 2024 - International League (IL)
Durham Bulls News Release
Durham, NC - Kenny Piper and Tristan Peters each homered twice as the Durham Bulls won their sixth straight game, 9-5 over the Buffalo Bisons before 9,134 fans at the DBAP Saturday night.
After Buffalo (21-35) scored twice in the first against Joe Rock (W, 6-6), Piper connected for a three-run shot in the second against Buffalo starter James Kaprielian (L, 1-4). Peters followed two batters later with a solo shot. In the fifth, Piper homered against Kaprielian to lead off the frame, with Peters socking a two-run shot to right two batters later.
Rock worked five innings, allowing three runs on nine singles to earn his second straight win.
The Bulls (29-27) reached 10+ hits for the sixth straight game, all wins.
Durham aims for a series sweep over Buffalo Sunday at 1:05 PM ET with Jacob Lopez (4-6, 4.08) expected to start for the Bulls.
Tickets for all 2024 Durham Bulls home contests are available and can be purchased online at DurhamBulls.com.
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