Bulls clinch fifth straight division title

Matt Moore fanned 10 in six innings and Dan Johnson hit a two-run homer in the first inning, as Durham won its fifth straight division title with a 4-1 victory over Norfolk.

Johnson gave the Bulls all it needed in the first inning with a two-out two-run homer off Chris Tillman (3-6) into the right field bullpen. It followed a walk to Matt Carson.

Durham (79-60) tacked on two more runs in the fourth against Tillman on a Leslie Anderson double and Tim Beckham single.

That was more than enough for Moore, Dane De La Rosa and Rob Delaney. Moore allowed three straight hits and a run in the fourth, but buckled down and allowed no more hits thereafter. He fanned 10 in six innings, walking three in improving to 4-0 since his promotion to Durham.

De La Rosa and Delaney (13 saves) did not allow a base runner. Durham retired the final 14 Norfolk hitters in order.

The Bulls will face Columbus in the first round of the playoffs beginning Wednesday in Durham.

Durham has three games left in the regular season, beginning Saturday at Norfolk. Alex Torres will be on the mound in the 7:15 first pitch. Coverage begins at 7 pm on 620 the Buzz.

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