Louisville’s 8-4 loss in game one of the five-game series against Durham was the lead story in the BluGrass Baseball universe Wednesday.  Check out the multitude of game recaps and more in Thursday’s links:

• The Louisville Bats’ Web site reports their defense faltered in game one.
• The site also reports on Alonso’s promotion and Jay Bruce’s role with the team.
• Mike Potter of the Courier-Journal reports the Bats bowed to the Bulls in game one.
• The box score from game one.
• Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports that Reds’ outfielder Jay Bruce will remain with Louisville through the first round of the playoffs.
• Michael Grant of the Courier-Journal previews the Bats’ playoff series.
• UofL Baseball has announced it will hold walk-on tryouts.
• Murray State Athletics reports former Racer baseball player Tommy Rushing has passed away.
• I updated the Top Prospects page to include Reds’ top prospect Yonder Alonso.