Dixon and Colbourne: 2 hits each. O'Brien/Lumley - 6 hitter

Friday, July 3rd
10:45am, Triad Bulls 9, Carolina Reds 17's 4 FINAL

Headline: Dixon and Colbourne: 2 hits each. O'Brien and Lumley combine on 6-hitter.

After a scoreless first inning, the Bulls struck first with 2 runs in the top of the 2nd. Josh Byrd's double down the left field line scored 2 runners: Ryan Harrell (who had earlier doubled) and pinch runner Craig Colbourne (running for Devin Lumley).

In the bottom of the 3rd, the Reds tied the game up with 2 runs. (2-2).

The Bulls went up 4-2 in the top of the 4th when Nathan Harrell doubled to score Craig Colbourne and Ryan Harrell.

The game stayed tight when the Red were able to tie the game at 4-4 with 2 runs in the bottom of the 5th.

After a scoreless 6th inning for both teams, the Bulls broke the game open in the top of the 7th with 5 runs. With the bases loaded for Jay Dixon, Jay's single scored Isaac Campbell and Davis O'Brien for a 6-4 lead. Devin Lumley also came to the plate with the bases loaded and Devin dropped a 3-run double on the Reds, scoring Alec Widmer, Jay Dixon and Craig Colbourne and a Bulls 9-4 lead.

Bulls pitching: Davis O'Brien started the game and threw 5 innings. Davis allowed 3 earned runs on 5 hits, struck out 2 and walked 3. Devin Lumley came in to pitch the 6th inning and did a great job closing. Devin allowed 1 hit, 0 runs and 0 walks.

Leading hitters for the Bulls: Craig Colbourne (2-3, 3 runs), Jay Dixon (2-4 with 2 RBI's), Devin Lumley (1-3 with a double and 3 RBI's), Ryan Harrell (1-3 with a double), Nathan Harrell (1-4 with a double and 2 RBI's), Josh Byrd (1-3 with a double and 2 RBI's) and Davis O'Brien (1-4)

Date: July 3, 2015     Time: 10:45am      Venue: Appalachian State University