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Bisons Notes - Charlotte at Buffalo DH

June 11, 2016 - International League (IL1)
Buffalo Bisons News Release


Buffalo Bisons (32-28, 4th(-2.0), North) vs. Charlotte Knights (31-31, 1st(+3.0), South)

Saturday, June 11, 2016 (Game 1: 6:05 p.m.) - Coca-Cola Field

RHP Chris Leroux (4-3, 3.00) vs. RHP Anthony Ranaudo (1-2, 3.45)

RHP Chad Jenkins (3-2, 4.39) vs. TBA

Radio: ESPN 1520 AM, Bisons Radio Network

Today's Game

Tonight, the Bisons host the Charlotte Knights for the first two games of a three-game series at Coca-Cola Field (Game 1: 6:05 p.m.). This is the Herd's first doubleheader at home this season and only its third of the year. The Bisons are 15-13 at Coca-Cola Field this season, and 9-3 in their last 12 games in downtown Buffalo.

Last Game (BUF 9, ROC 6)

On Thursday, Buffalo scored three runs in the eighth inning to defeat the Red Wings, 9-6, and snap a three-game losing streak. DH Jesus Montero homered and drove in three runs. OF Domonic Brown has had three hits and three RBI in his first game batting second this year.

vs. Charlotte (0-0)

The Bisons and Knights will play six times this season. The BB&T Ballpark-portion of the season series won't take place until August 20-22. Buffalo was 5-2 against Charlotte last year and have won eight of the last nine contests against the Knights at Coca-Cola Field.

Chris Leroux

RHP Chris Leroux is 4-0 with a 2.48 ERA since being re-inserted into the starting rotation on May 14. The veteran allowed three runs over six innings in a victory over the Chiefs last Saturday. Leroux has only allowed three earned runs over his last three starts, all coming off a Scott Sizemore three-run home run in his last outing.

Chad Jenkins

RHP Chad Jenkins gets the game two start tonight. The righty made a spot start on April 9 in Pawtucket and has appeared 16 times in relief since. This will be Jenkins' 22nd career Bisons start (85th appearance) with a 12-14 record and a 4.11 ERA. He is 1-1 with a 2.92 ERA at home this season (12.1 IP).

Dalton Pompey

OF Dalton Pompey's 11-game hit streak is tied for the longest active streak in the IL. The outfielder has hit .426 (20-47) since May 24, with three doubles, six RBI and eight runs scored. Pompey has also drawn eight walks during the streak for a .509 on-base pct.

Bullpen Notes

Since being optioned to the Bisons on May 22, RHP Bo Schultz has allowed just one run in six outings (6.2 IP) without issuing a walk (6K). RHP Ben Rowen has not given up a run in his last 11 appearances (14.0IP), allowing just six hits while striking out 11.

Jesus Montero

DH Jesus Montero is hitting .353 (12-34) in June with nine RBI already in just six games. Montero ranks 4th in the IL in hits (68), 3rd in total bases (105) and 6th in RBI (34).

Blue Jays Update

The Blue Jays (33-30) needed just one batter in extra innings to defeat the Orioles, 4-3, last night. DH Edwin Encarnacion led off the 10th inning with his 13th home run of the season. LF Michael Saunders also homered for the 10th time this season while Toronto's bullpen threw four hitless innings. The Blue Jays host Baltimore again today at 1:07 p.m.

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