Split in Memphis; Charlotte in Town

6/12: Week 11		Change
OPS	.793	+.015
ERA	4.54	+.16
WHIP	1.42	+.03
uERA	.603	-.025
Run Diff	16	-1

The Bulls went off to Memphis and lost the first three games. But they won the last three games. Statistically, the week was about a wash.

Compared to every other team in the International League — with one notable exception — the Bulls are doing just fine. Standings. They are in a tie for 3rd place with the Louisville Bats, and just a ½ game back from the 2nd place team, the St Paul Saints. But they are 7½ games back from the Norfolk Tides. The first half of the season (75 games, or so) is almost over. The prospects of getting into the playoffs in this really dumb championship process are not good.

Roster turmoil continued. Of most interest to me is that they have a new catcher, Blake Hunt. He got called up from Montgomery when Rene Pinto went on the injured list. He is off to a good start with a home run and two singles in two games. As usual, lots of pitchers going back and forth as the Tampa Bay Rays continue their extraordinary run. Transactions.

Matchup

The Charlotte Knights are in town. They are not having a very good year, especially their pitching. We'll see if the Bulls can take advantage of that.

Matchup: Bulls vs Knights, June 13, 2023
As of June 12, 2023	W-L	Rk	RDiff	OPS	ERA	WHIP	uERA
Durham Bulls (Rays)	36-27	2	16	.793	4.54	1.42	0.60
Charlotte Knights (White Sox)	29-34	15	-91	.754	5.91	1.65	0.55
RDiff-Run differential;  Rk - Rank in International League; WHIP - Walks/Hits per Inning; uERA-unearned runs per 9 innings