IL1 Buffalo Bisons

Bisons Game Notes - Buffalo at Pawtucket (11:05 a.m.)

Published on May 16, 2018 under International League (IL1)
Buffalo Bisons News Release


Buffalo Bisons (12-16, 6th(-4.5), North) vs. Pawtucket Red Sox (17-18 4th(-3.0), North)

Wednesday, May 16, 2018 (11:05 a.m.) - McCoy Stadium

RHP Chris Rowley (3-1, 1.93) vs. RHP William Cuevas (1-2, 3.69)

Radio: ESPN 1520 AM, Bisons Radio Network

Today's Game

This morning, the Bisons take on the Pawtucket Red Sox in the finale of their three game series (11:05 a.m.). The Herd will return to Coca-Cola Field following a scheduled off day to begin a seven game homestand on May 18. The team welcomes Scranton/Wilkes-Barre for the first three games, followed by a four game series against Syracuse.

Last Game: PAW, BUF PPD

The Bisons and PawSox were postponed on Tuesday night due to heavy rain. The game will be made up as part of a single admission doubleheader on June 19 starting at 4:35 p.m. Pawtucket took the opening game of the series on Monday with a 6-5 walk-off win in 10 innings.

Today's Starter: RHP Chris Rowley

RHP Chris Rowley is making his sixth start of the season. He is coming off of his first no decision of the season in a six-inning outing against Lehigh Valley on May 10. Rowley has recorded a quality start in each of his last three starts for Buffalo, going 2-0 over that time. He currently sits fifth in the International League with a 1.93ERA, one of two Bisons' starters with a top five ERA in the IL.

Pawtucket (3-4)

The Bisons and Red Sox will play a total of 20 times this season. Buffalo opened the season taking two out of three games at McCoy Stadium, while Pawtucket returned the favor later in April at Coca-Cola Field. Following this series, the Herd will play the PawSox next June 19-21 in Rhode Island before hosting them June 25-28 at Coca-Cola Field.

Dalton Pompey

OF Dalton Pompey rejoined the Buffalo's lineup on Monday and hit a pair of home runs. The switch hitter became the first Bison since Trevor Crowe (7/31/08 @DUR) to hit one HR from each side of the plate in a game. Pompey's HR in the 3rd inning came from the right side of the plate, while he hit his 8th inning solo HR from the left side.

Danny Jansen

C Danny Jansen was 3-4 at the plate on Monday, increasing his batting average to .311 entering play on Tuesday. That is good enough for a tie for sixth in the IL batting race. His two doubles give him a total of seven on the season, tied for the most on the team.

Bisons Bits

Monday's extra innings ballgame was the second against the PawSox in four games at McCoy Stadium. The Herd won 4-3 in 12 innings on April 9...It was also Buffalo's fifth extra inning game of the season, the Herd is now 3-2 in extra innings, and 1-2 against Pawtucket in those games as well.

Transactions

On Monday OF Dalton Pompey was added to the Bisons' roster, along with RHP Josh DeGraaf and INF Lourdes Gurriel Jr. INF Tyler Ladendorf was placed on the Disabled List, retroactive to 5/13, as well. On Tuesday OF Dwight Smith Jr. was recalled to Toronto and OF Anthony Alford was optioned to the Bisons.

Blue Jays Update

Toronto (21-21) scored just twice in their 12-2 loss to the New York Mets on Tuesday night. The game was delayed due to rain. RHP Deck McGuire pitched 3.1IP of relief while also collecting a base hit in the loss. Former Bisons' starter LHP J.A. Happ takes the mound this afternoon before Toronto returns home to face Oakland.

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