Sounds Hold off Bulls 3-2

August 27, 2022 - International League (IL)
Durham Bulls News Release

DURHAM, NC - Bulls catcher Rene Pinto and first baseman Tristan Gray both clubbed run-scoring doubles in the fourth inning, however the Sounds' three-run third inning was enough as three Nashville relievers combined for four scoreless innings in a 3-2 victory over Durham on Saturday evening at Durham Bulls Athletic Park.

The Sounds plated all three of their runs in the third inning thanks to back-to-back RBI singles from CF Sal Frelick and LF Esteury Ruiz, along with a bases-loaded walk drawn by RF Joey Wiemer. Pinto and Gray would later smash run-scoring two-baggers in the fourth to narrow the deficit to 3-2, however the Bulls were unable to fully erase the deficit.

Nashville C Mario Feliciano (2-4, R, 2B) was the lone batter from either side to record a multi-hit effort. Durham infielder Jonathan Aranda struck out as a pinch hitter in the ninth inning, ending his 2022 team-best 15-game hit streak. 2B Miles Mastrobuoni, meanwhile, smashed a double in the fifth inning to extend his hit streak to 12 contests.

Sounds starter Tyler Herb (5.0 IP, 5 H, 2 R, 2 ER, BB, 4 SO) earned the victory, yielding two earned runs on five hits in five frames, while Bulls southpaw Josh Fleming (2.0 IP, 2 H, 3 R, 3 ER, 2 BB, SO) suffered the defeat. Nashville's bullpen triumvirate of Lucas Erceg (1.2 IP, H, BB, SO), Hobie Harris (1.0 IP, SO) and Trevor Kelley (1.1 IP, H, 2 SO) combined for the final four scoreless frames, allowing just two hits, with Kelly notching his seventh save.

The two teams are set to finish off their six-game set on Sunday evening, with first pitch scheduled for 5:05pm. RHP Taj Bradley is expected to toe the rubber for the Bulls and be opposed by Sounds RHP Caleb Boushley.

Tickets for that game and all remaining 2022 home dates can be purchased at DurhamBulls.com/tickets.

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