The Gwinnett Braves lost to the Durham Bulls 8-5 Friday night at Coolray Field in Lawrenceville, giving both teams a 36-31 record and a tie for first place in the International South League.

Rehabbing for Gwinnett, Nate McClouth was 1-for-3 with a run.

The two teams play again tonight at 7:05 p.m., with Gwinnett sending Erik Cordier (1-2, 2.86) to face Alex Torres (2-5, 4.24).