IL1 Buffalo Bisons

Braves Top Bisons, 5-4

Published on April 2, 2004 under International League (IL1)
Buffalo Bisons News Release


First Baseman Eric Crozier and right fielder Mark Little both extended their hitting streaks Friday afternoon, as the Bisons fell to the Richmond Braves (Atlanta Braves) 5-4, from Winter Haven, FL. The Herd is now 8-3-1 on the spring.

Crozier and Little each went 1-4 on the day, lengthening their hit streaks to 11 and ten games respectively. Grady Sizemore (CF) also went 1-4 today, with a triple and 3 RBI. Second baseman Zach Sorensen chipped in a pair of hits.

Newly acquired pitcher Jeriome Robertson started and gave up 3 runs in 4.0 innings of work. The loss was tagged to Joe Winkelsas, who gave up 2 runs in 1.0 inning pitched.

The Bisons will take on the Toledo Mud Hens (Detroit Tigers) Saturday at 1:00 p.m. from Lakeland, FL. The team will then travel to Kinston, North Carolina to take on the Single-A Kinston Indians on Sunday.

Line Score (R-H-E) Richmond 5-10-0 BUFFALO 4-7-0

The Bisons' home opener is 14 days away. The Herd will host the Ottawa Lynx on April 16, 2004 at 6:05 p.m. Tickets are available at the Dunn Tire Park office and all Tickets.com outlets. Fans can order tickets online at Bisons.com or via phone at 1-888-223-6000.




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