5/27: The Rundown

Three losses and a rainout in an abbreviated version of the rundown...

Rochester Red Wings 5, Durham Bulls 2
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Notes: Durham fell to 28-17... The Bulls used only two pitchers: James Houser allowed 2 runs in 5 innings, and Chad Orvella allowed the other 3 in his 3 relief innings... Matt Joyce was 1-4 with a triple... Justin Ruggiano was 0-4 with three strikeouts...

Carolina Mudcats 5, Montgomery Biscuits 4
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Notes: The Biscuits fell to 23-23... Ryan Morse allowed 3 runs(1 earned) in 5 innings... Mike Wlodcarczyk and Chris Mason combined to allow the deciding runs in the 7th inning... Desmond Jennings(5) and Fernando Cortez(2) homered for the Biscuits... Rashad Eldridge was 3-4 with two doubles...

Charlotte Stone Crabs rained out
Notes: Charlotte will play a doubleheader today..

Charleston RiverDogs 9, Bowling Green Hot Rods 4
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Notes: Bowling Green fell to 23-22... The Hot Rods couldn't take advantage of a ton of early baserunners, scoring three times off Andrew Brackman despite 10 walks in 3.1 innings... Matt Moore struggled with his control too, but he "only" allowed 4 walks in 3 innings, striking out 5 and allowing 3 earned runs... Tim Beckham's hot streak ended with an 0-4 night. He did draw a walk... Mike Sheridan was 2-3 with a double and two walks...