The fireworks began for the Bulls with two outs and the score tied at one apiece in the fifth inning.
B.J. Upton and Jonny Gomes hit back-to-back doubles to break the tie, and then Munson singled scoring Gomes to make it 3-1. Pete LaForest followed with a single and Tim Laker walked to set up Snyder's blast to centerfield, making the score 7-1 in favor of the Bulls.
Upton launched his third home run of the season in the sixth inning and LaForest hit his team-leading ninth home run, a two-run shot, in the seventh to round out the scoring for the Bulls.
RHP Chris Brock (2-3) picked up the win, pitching five innings and allowing one run on two hits and three walks.
RHP John Maine (2-2) took the loss, allowing three runs on six hits and three walks in four and two-thirds innings.
The Bulls and Lynx meet again on Sunday afternoon at 5 p.m. at the Durham Bulls Athletic Park. Tickets are available by calling
(919) 956-BULL
or ordering them online at
www.durhambulls
.
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