DBAP/ DURHAM—There is little, really, to say: not only about Columbus’ 13-2 trouncing of the Bulls last night, but about the entire Governors’ Cup championship series. Columbus was streaking, very hungry, better in all facets of the game than Durham was—even in the one game Durham won in this lopsided 3-1 series. The Clippers outscored […]
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Durham Bulls win in 9th to prolong Governors’ Cup championship series against Columbus Clippers
Photo by D. L. AndersonDurham’s Rashad Eldridge runs the bases in the Bulls’ Game Three win. DBAP/ DURHAM—The running of the Bulls is running on fumes. The team has had just two days off since August 9, and both of those days were consumed by bus rides that lasted longer than 10 hours. There are […]
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When a bridge is more than a bridge
R. Kelly Bryant Jr. Pedestrian Bridge dedication Thursday, Sept. 16, 6 p.m. Lakeland Street Reception follows at Grady Recreation Center, 531 Lakeland St. “The ceremony is going to take place on the Lakeland Street side of the bridge,” Amy Blalock says over the telephone. Blalock, senior public affairs specialist for the City of Durham, is […]
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Governors’ Cup Championship Series Preview, Durham Bulls vs. Columbus Clippers
Hi again! The games: Game 1: Durham @ Columbus, Sept. 14, 6:35 p.m. ET: Richard De Los Santos (R) at David Huff (L). Game 2: Durham @ Columbus, Sept. 15, 6:35 p.m. ET: Aneury Rodriguez (R) at Zach McAllister (R). Game 3: Columbus @ Durham, Sept. 16, 7:05 p.m. ET: Alex Cobb (R) at Yohan […]
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Durham Bulls down Louisville Bats, advance to Governors’ Cup finals: Men at Work
“You heard the one about the two bulls?” DBAP/ DURHAM—Just before the regular season ended, Durham Bulls manager Charlie Montoyo was asked which of the contending West Division teams he’d rather play in the first round of the playoffs, Louisville or Columbus. At the time, those two clubs were still hashing out who would win […]
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Durham Bulls rout Louisville Bats, force decisive Game Five of playoff series: Two grand
photo courtesy of Durham BullsChris Richard’s grand slam led Durham to victory DBAP/ DURHAM—I think I mentioned the Chris Richard-Ben Jukich connection a sufficient number of times over the last couple of seasons to summon, finally, the event that highlighted last night’s 8-1 Bulls win over Louisville. In May of 2009, Richard tied a rare […]
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Louisville Bats push Durham Bulls to brink of elimination with 2-1 win: Fun!
courtesy of Durham BullsAlex Cobb made his Triple-A debut for the Bulls last night DBAP/ DURHAM—Do you like exciting baseball? Did you happen to read about the phenomenal game last night between the Columbus Clippers and the host Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Yankees? In the bottom of the first inning, the first two Yankees reached base against Clippers […]
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Playoff Preview, Durham Bulls vs. Louisville Bats: The Season of Chance (UPDATED WITH PITCHING MATCHUPS)
Howdy, Bulls fans! Game times and matchups:Game One, Wednesday, Sept. 8, 6:05 p.m., Louisville Slugger Field: Richard De Los Santos (Bulls) @ Chad Reineke (Bats). Game Two, Thursday, Sept. 9, 6:05 p.m., Louisville Slugger Field: Aneury Rodriguez (Bulls) @ Tom Cochran (Bats). Game Three, Friday, Sept. 10, 7:05 p.m., Durham Bulls Athletic Park: TBA (Bats) […]
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Durham Bulls close out regular season with 12-inning win over Norfolk Tides: Long relief
www.milb.comPaul Phillips saved the day for the Bulls DBAP/ DURHAM—After Sunday’s game, Durham Bulls manager Charlie Montoyo said that he wasn’t sure he’d allow his players to do the share-one-bat ritual customarily observed on the last day of the season. “I don’t know if I want to play that game, because you know what happens? […]
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Durham Bulls rally, edge Norfolk Tides: The shortest distance
D.L. AndersonElliot Johnson earlier this season DBAP/ DURHAM—Over in the International League West Division, the shortest possible distance separates the top two teams: Columbus and Louisville are half a game apart going into Monday’s finale. It doesn’t exactly matter what happens to those two teams today, because both have clinched playoff berths. One will win […]
