The Durham Bulls roughed up starter Charlie Morton and defeated the host Gwinnett Braves 6-2 Wednesday afternoon.
Morton (1-1) gave up eight hits, including two home runs, and six earned runs in three innings. He struck out one and walked one. The Bulls' Wade Davis (1-0) limited the Braves to two runs and three hits in five innings.
The Braves (5-9) host the Charlotte Knights at 7 tonight. Durham improved to 10-3 after winning twice in the three-game series at Gwinnett Stadium.
