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.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
Durham (79-60) tacked on two more runs in the fourth against Tillman on a Leslie Anderson double and Tim Beckham single.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
De La Rosa and Delaney (13 saves) did not allow a base runner. Durham retired the final 14 Norfolk hitters in order.<\/p>\n
The Bulls will face Columbus in the first round of the playoffs beginning Wednesday in Durham.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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