Piper, Peters Club Bulls To Sixth Straight Win, 9-5

Duo Hit Two HRs Apiece; Rock Wins 2nd Consecutive Start

August 31, 2024

Kenny Piper and Tristan Peters each homered twice as the Durham Bulls won their sixth straight game, 9-5 over the Buffalo Bisons before 9,134 fans at the DBAP Saturday night. After Buffalo (21-35) scored twice in the first against Joe Rock (W, 6-6), Piper connected for a three-run shot in

Kenny Piper and Tristan Peters each homered twice as the Durham Bulls won their sixth straight game, 9-5 over the Buffalo Bisons before 9,134 fans at the DBAP Saturday night.

After Buffalo (21-35) scored twice in the first against Joe Rock (W, 6-6), Piper connected for a three-run shot in the second against Buffalo starter James Kaprielian (L, 1-4). Peters followed two batters later with a solo shot. In the fifth, Piper homered against Kaprielian to lead off the frame, with Peters socking a two-run shot to right two batters later.

Rock worked five innings, allowing three runs on nine singles to earn his second straight win.

The Bulls (29-27) reached 10+ hits for the sixth straight game, all wins.

Durham aims for a series sweep over Buffalo Sunday at 1:05 PM ET with Jacob Lopez (4-6, 4.08) expected to start for the Bulls.

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