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Bisons Game Notes at Indianapolis

May 29, 2007 - International League (IL1)
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TODAY'S GAME: Tonight, the Buffalo Bisons take on the Indianapolis Indians in the second game of a four-game series from Victory Field (7:00 p.m.). The Herd fell in a pitcher's duel in the set opener, 2-1, despite a complete game by LHP Aaron Laffey. RHP Jeff Harris gets the start for Buffalo today. In his last outing on Thursday, Harris pitched well but did not earn a decision against Louisville (6.0IP, 7H, 4R, 4ER, 5K). The Indians will counter with RHP Marty McLeary.

CHART TOPPERS: The Bisons have three of the top ten hitters in the International League. Outfielder Ben Francisco leads the Herd with a .342 average that is also good for third highest in the IL. One spot behind him is Franklin Gutierrez with a .339 mark. Ryan Mulhern has posted a .325 average and is in tenth place in the league.

HIGH-POWERED OFFENSE: The Bisons are the highest scoring team in the International League with 247 runs scored. That total is two more than tonight's opponent, Indianapolis. Buffalo is also currently second in the IL in team batting average (.276). The Herd is fourth in the league in home runs (43). Keith Ginter and Ryan Mulhern each have eight home runs.

POWER BAT: Infielder Ryan Mulhern currently ranks tied for sixth in the league in home runs (8), fifth in RBI (33), tied for second in doubles (15), tied for third in extra-base hits (24) and second in slugging percentage (.581).

THE FRANCHISE: Outfielder Ben Francisco has the Bisons longest active hit streak at 10 games. Since May 18, Francisco has hit at a .405 (17-42) clip with four doubles, four RBI and five runs scored. His 55 hits are fifth in the International League while his .402 on-base percentage ranks seventh.

CHOO-CHOO: Buffalo outfielder Shin-Soo Choo is currently on a five-game hit streak, all of which have been multi-hit performances. Since May 22, Choo is batting .435 (10-23) with a double, two triples, four runs scores, five RBI and two walks. The stretch has raised his season average almost 50 points (.198 - .246) in just five days.

ALWAYS ON: Infielder Luis Rivas has reached base safely in his last 15 games. Since May 11, he has averaged .298 (17-57) and has also drawn 13 walks. Infielder Keith Ginter has reached safely in 11 of his last 12 games with nine walks.

Jeff Harris

-Last Outing (5/24 @LOU)(ND, 6.0IP, 7H, 4R, 4ER, 5K) Bats' 5-4 Win.

-2007 w/ Bisons: (2-2, 5.91)(9GS, 42.2IP, 50H, 30R, 28ER, 14BB, 22K).

-2006 w/ Seattle: (0-0, 5.40)(3G, 3.1IP, 3H, 2R, 2ER, K).

-2006 w/ Tacoma: (0-3, 5.52)(15G, 4GS, 31.0IP, 43H, 22R, 19ER, 7BB, 13K).

-Was 29-16 with a 3.19ERA in Independent Leagues, 2001-2003.

-Originally a 28th round draft pick by Minnesota in 1995.

-Signed as a free agent, December 13, 2006.

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