Photo by Al DragoAlex Cobb had another quality start, pitching six innings and allowing five hits and two earned runs. DBAP/DURHAM There’s another first-place showdown starting tonight. The Durham Bulls come into the opener of their four-game, two-city series with the Gwinnett Braves tied for the top spot in the International League’s South Division. Tonight […]
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Bulls take advantage of Brackman’s struggles, rip Scranton/Wilkes-Barre 11-3
Photo by Al DragoFelipe Lopez high fives Jose Lobaton after his homer in the bottom of the second. Lopez also had a double and a single. DBAP/DURHAM The Durham Bulls aren’t going to win their home series with the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Yankees, but they still have a chance for a split with wins in the final […]
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UNC alum Warren sizzles on the hill as Scranton/Wilkes-Barre tops Bulls 2-1
Photo by Al DragoUNC alumnus Adam Warren pitched six shutout innings and allowed six hits with seven strikeouts against a walk. DBAP/DURHAM The Durham Bulls will try to recover tonight from one of their worst games of the season. Scranton/Wilkes Barre opened their four-game series on Friday night with a 14-3 victory. At least the […]
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Klinker leads solid team effort as Mudcats take first place
FIVE COUNTY STADIUM/ZEBULON Sometimes one of the best things in life is a second chance, and the Carolina Mudcats get one starting tonight. Photo courtesy Carolina MudcatsMudcats pitcher Matt Klinker The Mudcats ended the Southern League’s first half with a 23-47 record that was the worst in Minor League Baseball. But the second half begins […]
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UNC women’s hoops legend Smith takes top job at Elon
Charlotte Smith isn’t an assistant coach with the UNC women’s basketball program any more. Photo courtesy UNC athleticsCharlotte Smith Now she’s the boss at Elon. Elon director of athletics Dave Blank announced at a Wednesday press conference that Smith will be the Phoenix’ new head coach, replacing Karen Barefoot who is the new head coach […]
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Niemann gets the only run he needs as Bulls blank Norfolk
DBAP/DURHAM The Durham Bulls finish their four-game set with the Norfolk Tides looking for a tie before their off day and ensuing four-game road trip to Gwinnett. Courtesy of Durham Bulls The Bulls won 4-1 in a pretty one on Monday night, and temperatures in the low 80s greet a good crowd for the finale. […]
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Bootcheck, Furmaniak help Bulls get quick win over Norfolk
DBAP/DURHAM The Durham Bulls have had at least a share of first place in the International League’s South Division since May 2, and they’ve recently been walking a tightrope to keep that streak alive. Photo courtesy Durham BullsBulls pitcher Chris Bootcheck So far they have had a very rough time with the Norfolk Tides, who […]
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Norfolk gets an early homer, holds on against tired Bulls
Photo by Al DragoAfter a three-hour and nine minute rain delay, the Bulls fall to Norfolk 5-4. DBAP/DURHAM It’s the opening game of the Durham Bulls’ four-game series against the Norfolk Tides, and club management seems absolutely bound and determined to get this one in tonight. It’s the club’s annual “Negro League Night,” in which […]
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Tennessee ruins series opener for Mudcats, Chapman throws hard but a bit wild
FIVE COUNTY STADIUM/ZEBULON The Carolina Mudcats mercifully come into their final home series of the first half, taking on the Tennessee Smokies who are the hottest team in the Southern League. Photo by Nikolaus © 2011 Carolina MudcatsMudcats manager David Bell With 10 games left in the half Tennessee is the SL’s hottest team with […]
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McDonald, Anderson homer for Pawtucket in another win over Bulls
Photo by Al Drago Lars Anderson had a homer and three RBI to set Pawtucket up for success. DBAP/DURHAM The Durham Bulls come into a packed Saturday night house in Game 6 of their homestand, looking to end a two-game losing streak. Tonight’s visitor is of course the Pawtucket Red Sox, the team that has […]
