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Bisons Game Notes - Buffalo at Rochester (7:05 p.m.)

Published on May 26, 2018 under International League (IL1)
Buffalo Bisons News Release


Buffalo Bisons (20-18, 3rd(-2.5), North) vs. Rochester Red Wings (23-20 2nd(-2.0), North)

Saturday, May 26, 2018 (7:05 p.m.) - Frontier Field

RHP Chris Rowley (3-1, 3.32) vs. LHP Dietrich Enns (2-5, 6.03)

Radio: ESPN 1520 AM, Bisons Radio Network

Today's Game

This evening, the Bisons take on the Rochester Red Wings in the third game of a six-game series over the four-day series in Rochester. Following this series, the Herd will then return to Coca-Cola Field to host the Columbus Clippers and Charlotte Knights for a three game series each (May 29-31, June 1-3).

Last Night: BUF 9, ROC 8 (1) / BUF 2, ROC 1 (2)

RHP Justin Dillon worked a complete game in the night cap to help the Bisons notch a sweep of Friday night's doubleheader against Rochester. In game one, INF Jason Leblebijian led the charge with a pair of home runs with 4RBI. OF Ian Parmley collected 3RBI as well, as the Herd pounded out 13 hits in the opener. The Red Wings outhit the Bisons 3-2 in game two, but a pair of second inning runs carried Buffalo to the win. Parmley drew a bases loaded walk, while OF Roemon Fields added a sacrifice fly that scored the game-winning run. Rochester would score on a INF Leonardo Reginatto solo HR in the sixth.

Today's Starter: RHP Chris Rowley

RHP Chris Rowley is making his eighth start of the season for the Herd. The righty has not picked up a decision in any of his last three starts, after winning three of his first four on the season. Rowley has worked at least 6.0IP in four of his first seven starts this year, with his longest outing of the season coming on 5/5 vs. Syracuse (7.0IP). Rowley gave up six hits in six innings against the Chiefs on 5/21.

Rochester (3-2)

The Bisons and Red Wings will play a total of 17 times this season. The Herd avoided the sweep with a 7-0 win on May 9 at Coca-Cola Field. Following these games at Frontier Field, Buffalo will host Rochester for a four-game series beginning on June 14. During this tilt in Buffalo, NY, the Buffalo Bisons will become the Buffalo Wings and the Rochester Red Wings will become the Rochester Plates.

Jason Leblebijian

INF Jason Leblebijian went 3-7 between both games of the doubleheader at Rochester on Friday night. He led the offensive attack with a pair of 2R HR off of RHP Aaron Selgers in game one, then collected a second inning single in the second game. Leblebijian scored the game-winning run later in the inning. The infielder is now hitting .264 on the season.

Ian Parmley

OF Ian Parmley drew a bases loaded walk in each game on Friday, on his way to 4RBI between the twinbill to increase his season total to 10. Parmley also added a pair of hits, including a second inning triple that cashed in a pair of runners.

Bisons Bits

Buffalo has begung to make up their 10 postponements, and will play a second doubleheader against Rochester on Sunday. The two teams will also play a DH on August 28...Two games have been cancelled and will not be made up against Louisville...RHP Justin Dillon notched the first complete game for a Herd pitcher on Friday.

Blue Jays Update

Toronto (24-27) used a six inning effort by RHP Sam Gaviglio to help defeat the Philadelphia Phillies 6-5 on Friday night. Ex-Bison RHP Ryan Tepera was credited with his third save of the season as well. LHP Jaime Garcia has been activated off of the 10-day Disabled List and will start this afternoon against the Philles (4:05 p.m.).

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