On the same day that the Tampa Bay Rays’ bullpen usage was interesting to say the least, relievers were key determinants of game outcomes for the team’s minor league affiliates. The Bulls’ relief arms almost blew their win, the Biscuits’ actually did, and the Stone Crabs’ pitched quite well to set up a walk-off win.
Triple-A International League: Durham Bulls 7, Lehigh Valley IronPigs (PHI) 4
Matt Buschmann delivered a great start for Durham, going 6 innings allowing 2 runs on 6 hits, striking out 6 while walking 2. After he put up a 2.