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May 30, 2007 - International League (IL1)
Buffalo Bisons News Release


TODAY'S GAME: This afternoon, the Buffalo Bisons take on the Indianapolis Indians in the third game of a four-game series from Victory Field (2:00 p.m.). The Herd is looking to bounce back from a pair of losses to Indy to start this final series between the teams in 2007. The Bisons will have a bullpen day on the mound as scheduled starter, LHP Rafael Perez, was recalled to Cleveland on Monday. The Indians will counter with LHP Sean Burnett.

THE FRANCHISE: Outfielder Ben Francisco is now the International League's top hitter. He went 3-4 last night to raise his season average to .352. Francisco has the Bisons longest active hit streak at 11 games. Since May 18, Francisco has hit at a .434 (20-46) clip with five doubles, a home run, seven RBI and six runs scored. His 58 hits are fifth in the International League.

INSTANT OFFENSE: Outfielder Franklin Gutierrez has played 29 games with the Bisons this season. He has hit in 26 of them, including 25 of his last 26 games. Gutierrez is currently on a six-game hit streak where he has averaged .321 (9-28). With a .336 batting average on the season, he is fourth in the International League.

ROSTER MOVE: LHP Richard Rundles has been promoted to the Bisons today. Rundles was 1-0 with a 0.87ERA and two saves with Double-A Akron (8G, 10.1IP, 4H, R, 3BB, 11K). After allowing a run on three hits in his first appearance (May 5), Rundles has allowed just one hit in his next seven outings (9.1IP). To make room, the Bisons placed RHP Adam Miller on the disabled list. He was 4-1 with a 2.45ERA in seven starts with the Herd.

ALWAYS ON: Infielder Luis Rivas has reached base safely in his last 16 games. Since May 11, he has averaged .283 (17-60) and has also drawn 14 walks. Infielder Keith Ginter has reached safely in 12 of his last 13 games with 10 walks.

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.

BISONS BITS

-Bisons offense ranks 2nd in batting average (.274) and runs scored (250).

-Offense also ranks 4th in home runs (44) and stolen bases (51).

-Bisons pitchers are T2nd in shutouts (5) and T5th in fewest HR allowed (32)

-Bisons have yet to lose a road series in 2007 (two wins, four splits).

-Bisons have more road wins (17) than any team in the IL.

-Bisons have been in 1st place in the IL North since May 5 (25 days).

-Bisons are 13-5 in day games and 8-1 in road day games (15-15 at night).

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