DURHAM BULLS ATHLETIC PARK The Durham Bulls have been on a hot streak lately, and right now they’re taking on an opponent that has been even hotter. The Syracuse Chiefs bring a nine-game win streak into tonight’s contest with the Bulls, following a 3-2, 12-inning victory here in Tuesday night’s series opener. Photo courtesy Durham […]
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Carolina Leaguers drub Cal League to end skein, even A-ball All-Star series
BB&T BALLPARK/WINSTON-SALEM It’s the 16th edition of the California-Carolina League All-Star Game, so A-ball stars from both coasts are gathered for their annual battle. Of course it’s the Carolina Mudcats’ first season in the Carolina League and the Zebulon club – which finished in last place in the Southern Division in the first half despite […]
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Mud Hens get revenge, crack 15 hits to split series with Bulls
DURHAM BULLS ATHLETIC PARK It’s the finale of a four-game series between the Bulls and the Toledo Mud Hens, and Durham is looking to get a little momentum. Photo courtesy Durham BullsBulls infielder Shawn O’Malley After losing the series opener the Bulls have won two straight as they go into a damp afternoon contest that […]
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Brignac, Bulls slam Toledo for second straight night
DURHAM BULLS ATHLETIC PARK The Durham Bulls mixed in a win last time out, and following a long rain delay they’ll try for a second straight against another team going through a tough stretch. Photo courtesy Durham BullsBulls shortstop Reid Brignac First pitch will be 101 minutes late in the third game of their four-game […]
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Torra, Bulls play at the top of their game, wallop Toledo
DURHAM BULLS ATHLETIC PARK Once again the Durham Bulls will try to break an extended losing streak as they play the second of a four-game set of another team that has been struggling. Photo courtesy Durham BullsBulls pitcher Matt Torra Durham has dropped five straight while the Toledo Mud Hens, who finally won here last […]
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Tough night for Bulls as Toledo breaks skein with 11-1 rout
DURHAM BULLS ATHLETIC PARK The Durham Bulls will be looking for a reset this weekend, in a series between two teams headed in the wrong direction. Photo courtesy Durham BullsBulls infielder Cole Figueroa Tonight’s contest opens a four-game series with the Toledo Mud Hens, arguably the other most famous of current Triple-A franchises ever since […]
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Yankees, Warren beat Bulls, Archer in local stars’ pitching duel
DURHAM BULLS ATHLETIC PARK The Durham Bulls will take on the Empire State Yankees for the last time this regular season, and tonight there is a rarity in the pitching matchup. Photo courtesy Empire State YankeesYankees pitcher Adam Warren Both starters have ties with Triangle educational institutions. International League strikeout leader and Clayton High product […]
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Empire State homers spark second straight win over Bulls
DURHAM BULLS ATHLETIC PARK The Durham Bulls come into the second game of their current homestand probably looking for a normal contest after what happened Tuesday night. Photo courtesy Durham BullsBulls catcher Stephen Vogt The Empire State Yankees won that one 12-8, an interminably long contest that featured two three-run homers for each team. Durham […]
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Mudcats score five runs in eighth to win 7-2, take Wilmington series
FIVE COUNTY STADIUM/ZEBULON Checking in on the Carolina Mudcats, who are in last place and seven games out of first in the Southern Division of an unbalanced Carolina League. Photo courtesy Carolina MudcatsMudcats pitcher Mike Rayl It’s the finale of a four-game set against the Wilmington Blue Rocks, who have an identical 24-27 record with […]
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Matsui mania indeed! Japanese slugger has three hits, sets up winner for Bulls in 10-inning thriller with Norfolk
DURHAM BULLS ATHLETIC PARK It’s the finale of the Durham Bulls’ homestand, which may become known for years as the “Matsui mania” stand. Photo courtesy Durham BullsBulls outfielder Hideki Matsui Hideki Matsui and many of the 35 Japanese journalists he has in tow are still in the house as he tries to impress the Tampa […]
