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Bisons Edge Chiefs, 3-1, on Sunday

August 16, 2015 - International League (IL1)
Syracuse Mets News Release


Syracuse, NY (8/16/2015) - The Syracuse Chiefs dropped their second straight game to the Buffalo Bisons, losing 3-1 on Sunday afternoon. Matt den Dekker had the only Chiefs' run, a solo home run. Bruce Billings pitched six strong innings, striking out three and allowing six hits and three runs.

Buffalo (64-59) got on the board first against Billings. With one out in the top of the third inning, shortstop Munenori Kawasaki singled and then stole second base when Ezequiel Carrera struck out. The next batter, Andy Burns, singled to score Kawasaki from second, giving the Bisons an early 1-0 lead.

The Bisons added two more runs in the top of the fourth. With two outs, Chris Heisey walked and then advanced to second when Jon Berti reached on an infield single. Josh Thole continued the rally with a bases-clearing double that made the score 3-0 Bisons.

Syracuse (54-69) finally scored its first run in the bottom of the fifth. Den Dekker led off the inning with a solo home run over the new porch behind the right-field wall, making the score 3-1.

For the second straight game, the Buffalo pitchers shut down the Chiefs' offense. Starter Todd Redmond pitched six innings and allowed only one run and four hits while striking out five batters. Ryan Tepera came in relief of Redmond for the three-inning save. Tepera struck out three and only allowed one hit.

The Chiefs hit the road on Monday for a three-game series against the Pawtucket Red Sox. Right-hander Paolo Espino is scheduled to start for Syracuse against Pawtucket left-hander Edwin Escobar with first pitch set for 7:05 p.m.

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