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June 7, 2006 - International League (IL1)
Buffalo Bisons News Release


TODAY'S GAME: Tonight, the Buffalo Bisons host the Toledo Mud Hens for the third game of their four-game set from Dunn Tire Park (7:05 p.m.). The series is tied at a game apiece thanks to Kelly Shoppach's walk-off home run in the 10th inning last night. Looking to build off the momentum of that 5-4 victory, the Herd will turn to RHP Jake Dittler tonight. Dittler worked six innings of two-run ball in a no-decision against Durham on Friday. Toledo will counter with RHP Mark Woodyard, who is making his first start of the season after 18 appearances out of the bullpen.

Jake Dittler

-Last Outing (6/2 vDUR): (ND, 6.0IP, 6H, 2R, 2ER, 2BB, 3K) in Bisons' 4-2 win.

-2006 w/ Bisons: (1-8, 4.95)(11G, 56.1IP, 62H, 41R, 31ER, 23BB, 21K).

-2005 w/ Akron(AA): (10-9, 3.64) (18G, 173.0IP, 187H, 94R, 70ER, 61BB, 107K).

-2005 w/ Akron: allowed just 12HR (0.6HR/9.0IP)

-2005: 173.0IP were 2nd in the Indians' farm system

-2005: went 5.0IP in 25 of his 28 games pitched.

-Selected in the 2nd round (51st overall) in the 2001 First-Year Player Draft.

ON TRACK: Jake Dittler has been solid for the Herd in his last three starts. Despite going 0-1 during the stretch, Dittler has posted a 3.31ERA and held opponents to a .230 batting average and no home runs. He has also had a good sinker working, with 25 of his 40 outs in those games coming via the groundball.

WALK-OFF WINNERS: Last night, Kelly Shoppach became the third Bison to hit a walk-off home run this year. Ben Francisco won an April 15 game against Columbus with a solo homer in the 11th inning. Five days ago, Jason Cooper hit a two-run home run in the 12th inning to help the Bisons defeat Durham, 4-2.

HIT STREAK: Kelly Shoppach has hit in eight straight games, averaging .333 (12-36) over the stretch. The streak has been a powerful one with eight of the 12 hits going for extra-bases (five doubles and three home runs). Through his first nine games as a Bison, Shoppach has posted a .667 slugging percentage and a 1.024 ops.

HOMER LEAD: Jason Dubois' home run yesterday was his team-leading eighth on the season. It also gave him 38RBI, one more than teammate Ryan Garko and good for a tie of 4th on the International League charts.

GETTING HOT: Andy Marte has hit safely in 10 of his last 11 games. The third baseman had two hits last night and is hitting .356 (16-45) since the second game of a doubleheader on May 26. The stretch, which includes three doubles, a home run, five RBI and five runs scored, has raised his season average form .232 to .258.

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