DURHAM BULLS ATHLETIC PARK The Durham Bulls will finish their series against the Charlotte Knights with one of those “getaway day” afternoon games the International League seems to enjoy. Photo courtesy Durham BullsBulls outfielder Leslie Anderson Both teams will be off on Wednesday, and both have home games on Thursday. The Bulls have a nice […]
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Matsui gets it done, gives Bulls game-winning hit in 10th
File photo by Chris BairdBulls outfielder Hideki Matsui DURHAM BULLS ATHLETIC PARK The Durham Bulls will try to keep the home cooking going tonight, as they’ve won three of their last four at DBAP and are 13-10 in Durham this season. And despite the dropoff in attendance that’s certain to occur over the early weekdays, […]
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Torra’s arm, Matsui’s sprint, three HR lead Bulls in romp over Charlotte
DURHAM BULLS ATHLETIC PARK It’s Day 6 of “Matsui Mania” with the Durham Bulls, and not only does the Japanese legend have some work to do at the plate but his team needs to do some bouncing back. Photo courtesy Durham BullsBulls pitcher Matt Torra Hideki Matsui, whose every move is being followed by about […]
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Feliciano’s bases-loaded triple gives Bulls 6-5 win and series split
DURHAM BULLS ATHLETIC PARK It’s the finale of that high-profile series with the Pawtucket Red Sox, and for the second straight night there’s a sellout crowd in the house. Photo courtesy Durham BullsBulls outfielder Jesus Feliciano The Bulls finally – that’s for the first time in seven tries this season – beat the PawSox 5-0 […]
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Mudcats’ comeback falls just short in loss to visiting Salem
FIVE COUNTY STADIUM/ZEBULON Checking in on the Carolina Mudcats, who are in the thick of the Carolina League’s Southern Division race. Photo courtesy Carolina MudcatsMudcats infielder Jesus Aguilar With just over a month left in the first half, the Mudcats come into tonight’s game against the Salem Red Sox 2½ games behind the first-place Winston-Salem […]
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Matsui 0-for-4 in debut as Bulls drop opener to PawSox
Photo by Al Drago New Durham Bull Hideki Matsui prepares for a pitch. DURHAM BULLS ATHLETIC PARK There’s plenty of excitement around the Durham Bulls as they return home from a decent road trip and will now be starring a celebrity guest of sorts. Joining the Bulls on a minor-league contract with the Tampa Bay […]
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Things get worse as no-hitter produces record-tying 13th straight loss
DURHAM BULLS ATHLETIC PARK Saying the Durham Bulls have been going through hard times this season would be quite the understatement. Photo by Chris BairdJustin Wilson went most of the way in a no-hitter against the reeling Bulls. The five-time defending South Division champions are in last place in the International League, and it’s been […]
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Defense helps Black roll 32-7 in State’s Kay Yow Spring Game
Photo by Chris BairdEarl Wolff prepares to wrap up James Washington for the tackle. CARTER-FINLEY STADIUM/RALEIGH N.C. State concludes its spring practice on a warm, sunny afternoon with its annual Kay Yow Spring Game, with pink logos on the field and the “Black” team – which will take on the White – in pink-trimmed jerseys. […]
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Lowery, Mudcats rally in eighth to compete winning homestand
FIVE COUNTY STADIUM/ZEBULON First chance to catch up with the Carolina Mudcats, in their inaugural season in the Class A Carolina League after this franchise played as the Kinston Indians for the previous 25 seasons. Photo courtesy Carolina MudcatsMudcats catcher Jake Lowery As per usual the Tribe’s A club looks pretty solid, and is in […]
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A new beginning for Carolina Mudcats in Zebulon Friday night
FIVE COUNTY STADIUM/ZEBULON A whole new era officially begins for the Carolina Mudcats Friday night. At 7:15 p.m. at Five County Stadium, the Mudcats – who had been members of the Double-A Southern League since arriving in Wake County in 1991 – will make their debut in the Class A-Advanced Carolina League against the Winston-Salem […]
