Stripers Topple Bulls 5-4
September 13, 2022 - International League (IL)
Durham Bulls News Release
LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga. - Tampa Bay Rays right-hander Tyler Glasnow struck out two batters over one and one-thirds innings of work as part of his Major League Rehab Assignment with the Bulls, however Stripers starter Bryce Elder fire six strong innings and Atlanta Braves infielder Ozzie Albies recorded five hits and drove in three runs, including the game-winning home run in the ninth to give Gwinnett a 5-4 win over Durham on Tuesday night at Coolray Field.
The Stripers struck first with a two-spot in the second, capped by Albies' first hit, an RBI single to center. The Bulls would even the contest in the fourth courtesy of 1B Luke Raley's run-scoring double to left prior to LF Ruben Cardenas' game-tying RBI single to left.
Gwinnett and Albies would counter, however, with another two-run spurt in the fourth, with Albies recording a go-ahead RBI single. Durham would tie the game once again with two tallies in the eighth, as CF Josh Lowe ripped an RBI double to center before scoring on a sacrifice fly before Albies struck one final blow with his game-winning homer to lead off the last of the ninth.
Elder (6.0 IP, 5 H, 2 R, 1 ER, 3 BB, 6 SO) did not factor in the final decisions, while Stripers reliever Roel Ramirez (1.0 IP, 2 SO) earned the win with a scoreless ninth. Bulls reliever Angel Perdomo (0.0 IP, 1 H, 1 R, 1 ER) suffered the defeat.
The two teams are set to continue their six-game set on Wednesday evening, with first pitch scheduled for 7:05pm. RHP Nathan Wiles is anticipated to make his Triple-A debut for Durham and be opposed by LHP Jared Shuster.
Durham returns home for their final homestand of the 2022 campaign on Tuesday, September 20 to face off against the Baltimore Orioles' Triple-A affiliate Norfolk Tides. First pitch of the series opener at Durham Bulls Athletic Park is set for 6:35pm.
Tickets for that game and all remaining 2022 home dates can be purchased at DurhamBulls.com/tickets.
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