Three-run eighth gives Bulls the win
May 26, 2005 - International League (IL1)
Durham Bulls News Release
Durham, NC - A three-run eighth inning sparked a 6-4 Durham Bulls victory over the Pawtucket Red Sox on Thursday night at the Durham Bulls Athletic Park in front of 9,248 fans. Durham improved to 22-26 on the season while Pawtucket falls to 22-24.
Trailing 4-3 entering the bottom of the eighth inning, Reggie Taylor started the inning off with a walk that was followed by a B.J. Upton single to left. Red Sox pitcher Juan Perez walked right fielder Jonny Gomes on the next at-bat to load the bases. After striking out Eric Munson, Perez was replaced by Cla Meredith, who walked Earl Snyder, scoring Taylor to tie the game at four apiece. The Bulls took the lead when Tim Laker hit into a fielder's choice scoring Upton. With the bases loaded, Paul Hoover drew a walk from Meredith to give the Bulls the 6-4 advantage.
Left-handed reliever Joe Beimel (1-1) picked up his first win of the season, pitching one and one-third innings, allowing no hits and no runs while striking out two. Perez (1-2) suffered his second loss of the season, allowing three runs off one hit in a third of an inning. Bulls closer Lee Gardner picked up his eighth save of the season, pitching a scoreless ninth inning to secure the 6-4 victory.
Durham hosts Pawtucket on Friday night for a 7:00 PM game. Tickets are available at www.durhambulls.com or by phone at (919) 956-BULL.
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