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

June 14, 2016 - International League (IL1)
Buffalo Bisons News Release


Buffalo Bisons (33-31, 5th(-4.0), North) vs. Durham Bulls (30-36, 3rd(-3.0), South)

Tuesday, June 14, 2016 (7:05 p.m.) - Coca-Cola Field

LHP Wade LeBlanc (6-2, 1.67) vs. LHP Justin Marks (2-4, 3.95)

TV: TWC SportsChannel 323

Radio: ESPN 1520 AM, Sportsnet 590 The FAN, Bisons Radio Network

Today's Game

Tonight, the Bisons take on the Durham Bulls in the second game of a three-game series at Coca-Cola Field (7:05 p.m.). Durham struck first in the series with Monday's 5-0 win, dropping the Herd to just 2-4 on their current homestand. The Bisons are off on Thursday before traveling to Lehigh Valley for four games in three days.

Last Game (DUR 5, BUF 0)

Bulls' LHP Adam Wilk worked eight innings and combined with Western New York native RHP Steve Geltz on a three-hit shutout of the Herd. LHP John Anderson was promoted from New Hampshire (AA) and allowed five runs in six innings in the defeat.

vs. Durham (3-2)

The Bisons picked up the 3-1 series win over the Bulls at Durham Bulls Athletic Park, May 9-12, and need just one more victory to earn the season-series win. It would be Buffalo's first since winning five of eight from the Bulls in 2006.

Wade LeBlanc

LHP Wade LeBlanc makes his team-high 13th start today and already leads all IL pitchers with 75.2 innings of work this season. LeBlanc has given the Herd seven consecutive quality starts, including his nine-strikeout performance in seven innings last Wednesday in a loss to Rochester. LeBlanc ranks 2nd in the IL in ERA (1.67) and wins (6) and has allowed three runs or fewer in each of his starts this year.

Dalton Pompey

Despite seeing his 13-game hit streak come to an end last night, OF Dalton Pompey has still hit in 23 of his last 27 games. Since May 8, he has averaged .346 (36-104) with six doubles, a home run, 12 RBI, seven stolen bases and a .414 on-base pct.

Jesus Montero

INF Jesus Montero has reached base safely in 18 of his last 21 games, and that includes being held off the bases in both of Saturday's doubleheader games. Since May 19, Montero has averaged .329 (28-85) with 10 extra-base hits, 15 RBI and a .367 on-base pct. He leads the Bisons in average (.301), home runs (7) and RBI (34).

Ben Rowen

RHP Ben Rowen has not given up a run in his last 13 appearances. Since May 8, the reliever has allowed just eight hits while striking out 15 and walking just one. Opponents are hitting just .138 (8-58) during that stretch.

Bisons Bits

The Bisons have stolen 15 bases already this June after stealing just 23 in April and May combined...RHP Ryan Tepera has converted each of his last seven save chances to lead the team.

Blue Jays Update

The Blue Jays (35-31) hosted the Phillies this afternoon. Toronto lost to Philadelphia by a 7-0 score on Monday. Former Bisons' LHP Scott Diamond allowed three runs in an inning of relief in his Blue Jays debut. The Blue Jays optioned SHP Pat Venditte to the Herd to make room for him. RHP R.A. Dickey allowed three runs in 6.1 innings last night to fall to 4-7 on the year.

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