DBAP/DURHAM Nobody would ever have thought this a week ago, but the Durham Bulls come into the finale of their four-game series against the mighty Columbus Clippers with a chance for a sweep. Photo courtesy Durham BullsDurham Bulls outfielder Brandon Guyer Columbus, which is still the runaway leader of the International League’s West Division, won […]
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Three Blue Devil rookies, Breland make WNBA rosters
All three 2011 Duke seniors plus UNC alumna Jessica Breland will be among the rookies on active rosters when the WNBA season tips off on Friday night. Jasmine Thomas, who was the last pick of the first round, and second-round pick Karima Christmas will play for the Washington Mystics. Including fellow Duke alumnae Alana Beard […]
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Baker’s arm, Johnson’s bat lead Bulls to second straight over Columbus
File Photo by Al DragoRuss Canzler had a homer for the second day in a row. DBAP/DURHAM The Durham Bulls come into tonight’s game carrying some pretty good momentum, on the heels of a three-homer contest on Monday that was their first win over the Columbus Clippers this season. Columbus comes in with Triple-A Baseball’s […]
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Mudcats fall hard to Lookouts, try to win a series again Tuesday
FIVE COUNTY STADIUM/ZEBULON The Carolina Mudcats are definitely having a tough first half this season. With a 13-30 record coming into tonight’s contest against the Chattanooga Lookouts, the Mudcats have the second worst record in Organized Baseball. Only the Clinton Lumber Kings of the Class A Midwest League have a worse record. But they have […]
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Anderson, Jennings spark Bulls’ 16-hit barrage against Louisville
Photo by Al DragoLeslie Anderson hits one of his two homers and also had six RBI. DBAP/DURHAM It’s yet another fine night for baseball in the Bull City, where Durham will take on the Louisville Bats in the third of their four-game series. It’s tied at a game apiece, and both teams have obviously brought […]
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Duke will host Purdue while Heels, ‘Pack hit road in Women’s Big Ten/ACC
Duke will host Purdue as its part of the Big Ten/ACC Women’s Basketball Challenge in December, the Blue Devils being the only local team to get a home game. The contest will be played on Dec. 1 at Cameron Indoor Stadium, one night after UNC plays at Penn State and N.C. State visits Northwestern. Other […]
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Bulls’ pen can’t hold lead as Indianapolis wins at the DAP
Photo by Al DragoTriple-A Rookie Jeremy Hall makes his third start for the Bulls. DURHAM ATHLETIC PARK/DURHAM It’s the annual “Back to the DAP” game for the Durham Bulls, who tonight will host the Indianapolis Indians at historic Durham Athletic Park in the opener of a four game set. It’s the second straight season the […]
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Ruggiano comes up with the winner as Bulls rally for four in the 11th to beat Syracuse 6-5
Photo by Al DragoDurham Bulls pitcher Alex Torres had six shutout innings and struck out eight. DBAP/DURHAM The Durham Bulls have been rolling in their series with the Syracuse Chiefs, winning the first two in the current four-game set with late-inning rallies. Today the Bulls will play their last Saturday afternoon home game of the […]
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Jennings’ single beats Syracuse for Bulls; Guyer gets the call to Rays
DBAP/DURHAM The Durham Bulls come home after a middling 11-game road trip and an off-day looking for momentum in the International League’s South Division race. Photo courtesy Durham BullsBulls outfielder Desmond Jennings Durham, which has usually won the division title during its tenure in Triple-A – eight times in 13 seasons – is just percentage […]
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Moore, Biscuits’ pitching staff keep Mudcats cool in 8-1 victory
FIVE COUNTY STADIUM/ZEBULON The Carolina Mudcats may be in last place in the Southern League, but it’s possible they’re starting to right the ship. Photo by Nikolaus © 2011 Carolina MudcatsMudcats pitcher Daryl Thompson Carolina will come into tonight’s cool meeting with the Montgomery Biscuits having won three of its last four games, including a […]