Corey Brown Named IL Batter of the Week

DURHAM, NC - The International League announced today that Durham outfielder Corey Brown was selected as the league's Batter of the Week for the week June 8^th to June 14^th.

Over seven games last week, in which the Bulls went 6-1, Brown batted .370 (10-for-27) with four home runs and nine RBIs. His four homers over that span tied for the league-lead with teammate Richie Shaffer, while his nine runs scored were the most in the IL. On June 9^th against Lehigh Valley at the DBAP, the 29-year-old veteran tallied his second multi-home run game of the season and drove in five in the Bulls' 7-4 victory.

On the season Brown is tied for the league-lead with 10 home runs, marking the sixth consecutive season he's reached double-digit home run totals. This selection is the first time he's won IL Batter of the Week honors since May 29^th, 2012 when he was a member of the Syracuse Chiefs. Overall this is the third time he's been named the league's top batter.

The Durham Bulls open a seven-game homestand on Thursday, June 18^th at 7:05 p.m. against the Columbus Clippers. Mini Plans, group and single game tickets are available now. For more information, visit durhambulls.com, the DBAP ticket office or call 919.956.BULL.