Tides turn for the Bulls
Published on June 12, 2006 under International League (IL1)
Durham Bulls News Release
Durham NC - Kevin Witt smashed his International League-leading 17th home run of the season highlighting Durham's seven runs in the first two innings as the Bulls knocked off the Norfolk Tides, 8-2 on Monday evening at the Durham Bulls Athletic Park.
A night after blowing a 4-3 lead in the ninth inning, the Bulls jumped on the Tides with 12 hits and got solid pitching from RHP Doug Waechter (1-0) in his first start with the team this season. Fernando Cortez went 3-5 with a double, a run, and a RBI and B.J. Upton hit a two-run triple. Upton also assisted in both the Bulls' double plays on the night.
Waechter pitched six innings allowing two runs on seven hits and two walks while striking out one. The Bulls' pitching staff didn't allow any extra-base hits on the night, and the defense played error-free baseball after making eight over the previous two games. RHP Jason Scobie (1-9) took the loss for the Tides, allowing seven runs over one and two-thirds innings on seven hits and two walks while striking out two.
Durham opens a series with Buffalo on Tuesday at 7:00 p.m., as LHP Chris Seddon takes on RHP Jake Dittler at the Durham Bulls Athletic Park. Tickets are available at the Durham Bulls Box office, by phone at (919) 956-BULL or online at www.durhambulls.com.
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