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[GALLERY] Durham Bulls Advance to IL Playoffs Despite Loss

DURHAM, NC – The Durham Bulls clinched their third straight postseason berth despite falling to the Gwinnett Stripers 8-5 Monday afternoon at the DBAP. With an extra-inning Charlotte loss in Norfolk, the Bulls captured the International League Wild Card spot.

The Bulls now await the winner of a play-in game between the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders and Syracuse Mets for their upcoming playoff series. Durham will host Game One and Two of the first round on Wednesday and Thursday night, before traveling to face the North Division winner for the remaining three games in the Best-Of-5 series. The team’s postseason berth marks the 16th time in 22 seasons in the International League the Bulls have advanced to the postseason.

Check out photos from the game below. Photos by Lawrence Davis III.