IL1 Buffalo Bisons

Bisons Notes - Buffalo at Indianapolis (7:15 p.m.)

Published on May 17, 2013 under International League (IL1)
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Buffalo Bisons (24-15, 1st(+1.0), North) vs. Indianapolis Indians (29-13, 1st(+5.5), West)

Friday, May 17, 2013 (7:15 p.m.) - Victory Field

RHP Justin Germano (3-2, 7.15) vs. RHP Brandon Cumpton (3-2, 3.31)

Radio: WWKB 1520 AM

Today's Game

The Buffalo Bisons take on the Indianapolis Indians in the final game of a four-game series from Victory Field (7:15 p.m.). The Herd looks to earn a series split with a win, as well as finish their eight-game roadtrip with a winning record. Buffalo returns home tomorrow for an eight-game homestand with the Charlotte Knights and the Indians.

vs. the Indians

The Bisons have not won a series at Victory Field since Marty Browns first tenure with the Herd in 2004. Since then, the I-Tribe has five series wins to go along with three splits. The 2004 (6-2) campaign was also the last time the Herd picked up a season series win over Indy.

On the Mound

RHP JUSTIN GERMANO makes his seventh start of the season tonight, tied for the most on the team. The righty is 3-2 on the year after losing his last start on May 12 in Louisville. In three starts on the road, Germano is 2-1 with a 5.60 ERA. He has worked at least five innings in all six of his previous starts in 2013.

Offensive Powerhouse

The Bisons continue to lead the International League in batting average (.291) and home runs (49). The Herd also ranks third in the league in runs scored (215). Their team batting average is nearly 40 points higher than the league average and is 14 points better than the next highest club (Norfolk, .277). Through seven games of the current roadtrip, the Bisons have scored 41 runs and have hit 15 homers.

The Closer

RHP NEIL WAGNER earned his 11th save of the season last night, which is good for 2nd most in the IL. He has converted each of his save opportunities so far this year. In his last 12 outings (13.2 IP), Wagner has allowed just five hits while striking out 22. Righties are hitting just .108 (4-37) with 18 strikeouts and no extra-base hits against him.

Negrych

INF JIM NEGRYCH leads all of baseball with a .414 batting average and is tops in the IL in on-base pct. (.473). He also ranks 2nd in the IL in doubles (14) and 4th in slugging pct. (.629). Negrych has reached base 62 times (48 hits, 14 walks) in just 30 games.

Bisons Bits

RHP BUDDY CARLYLE is now 3-0 with a 1.84 ERA in his last six appearances...INF LUIS JIMENEZ has hit in eight-straight games, with a .387 (12-31) average since May 9.

The Blue Jays (17-24) were off on Thursday, but return to action tonight on the road against the Yankees (7:05 p.m.). Mark Buehrle (1-2, 6.19) takes the mound for the Jays against Hiroki Kuroda (5-2, 2.31).

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