Blowing a chance

CLEARWATER — The biggest chance Bulls had to tie or take the lead just blew by them in the top of the eighth. Dexter Butler was up with two men on. He struck out, however, on a 3-2 count to end the inning. The Bulls were having some success against relief pitcher Kyle Weiland, as he gave up three hits, but then pitched himself out of that jam.

Nick Manganaro replaced Hudspeth in the bottom of the eighth. The junior’s line: three strikeouts, six hits, two runs, no walks.

More to come after the game.

Kevin Smetana and Mike Camunas