IL1 Buffalo Bisons

Bisons Tie New Orleans, 4-4, on Friday

Published on March 27, 2009 under International League (IL1)
Buffalo Bisons News Release


The Buffalo Bisons, Triple-A affiliate of the New York Mets, played to a 4-4 tie this afternoon against the New Orleans Zephyrs (Marlins) at Port St. Lucie, FL.

The Bisons are now 0-3-3 in their 10-game exhibition schedule (one game lost to rain).

Infielder Michel Abreu finished the game 2-4 with a two-run home run, while catcher Salvador Paniagua also homered for the Herd.

LHP Jonathon Niese got the start for Buffalo and allowed four runs in 4.1 innings of work.

There are just 13 days until the Bisons open up the 2009 season on Thursday, April 9 against the Pawtucket Red Sox (3:05 p.m.). Tickets are now on-sale at bisons.com or by calling THE-HERD at (843-4373).

Date Opponent Location Score

March 18 v New Orleans Port St. Lucie, FL T, 3-3

March 19 CAMP DAY Port St. Lucie, FL

March 20 v Memphis Port St. Lucie, FL L, 1-2

March 21 @ New Orleans Jupiter, FL PPD

March 22 @ Memphis Jupiter, FL L, 11-3

March 23 CAMP DAY Port St. Lucie, FL

March 24 @ New Orleans Jupiter, FL T, 4-4

March 25 CAMP DAY Port St. Lucie, FL

March 26 @ Memphis Jupiter, FL L, 2-3

March 27 v New Orleans Port St. Lucie, FL T, 4-4

March 28 CAMP DAY Port St. Lucie, FL

March 29 v Memphis Port St. Lucie, FL

March 30 CAMP DAY Port St. Lucie, FL

March 31 @ New Orleans Jupiter, FL

April 1 @ Memphis Jupiter, FL

April 2 v Memphis Port St. Lucie, FL




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