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Buffalo Bisons Notes

June 10, 2006 - International League (IL1)
Buffalo Bisons News Release


TODAY'S GAME: Tonight, the Buffalo Bisons take on the Charlotte Knights in game two of their four-game set from Knights Stadium (7:15 p.m.). Last night, the Knights continued to have the Herd's number, 8-5, for their fifth straight victory over Buffalo. Looking to snap that streak, the Bisons will turn to LHP Jeremy Sowers. Sowers worked six innings of two-run ball in the second game of a doubleheader with the Bulls last Sunday that Durham eventually won in 16 innings. Charlotte will counter with LHP Chad Bentz, who will be making just his second start of the season tonight (19 games pitched, 18 relief outings).

Jeremy Sowers

-Last Outing (6/4(2) vCHA): (ND, 6.0IP, 5H, 2R, 2ER, 2BB, 3K) in Bulls' 3-2 win.

-2006 w/ Bisons: (6-1, 1.26)(12GS, 78.1IP, 65H, 16R, 11ER, 22BB, 42K).

-2005 w/ Bisons: made 1 start on 9/2 @OTT (W, 5.2IP, 7H, 1R, 1ER, 4K).

-2005 w/ Akron(AA): (5-1, 2.08)(13GS, 82.1IP, 74H, 25R, 19ER, 9BB, 70K).

-2005 w/ Kinston (A): (8-3, 2.78)(13GS, 71.1IP, 60H, 25R, 25ER, 19BB, 75K).

-2005 Indians' Minor League Pitcher of the Year (led system in wins (14), Ks (149)).

-Selected in the 1st round (6th overall) of the 2004 First-Year Player Draft.

TOPPING THE VOTES: After the first week of online voting, Jeremy Sowers leads all International League starting pitchers for the 2006 Triple-A All-Star Game. Sowers is a perfect 4-0 in his last eight starts with a 1.16ERA (7ER, 54.1IP). Entering tonight's game, Sowers is 2nd in the IL in ERA (1.26), 3rd in innings pitched (78.1PI) and T4th in wins (6).

IMPRESSIVE DEBUT: Infielder Jason Alfaro began his Bisons career on an impressive note. Alfaro hit the fifth pitch he saw from Tim Redding to centerfield for a two-run home run. Alfaro also drove home a run with a ground out in the 7th inning and singled to keep the Herd alive with two-outs in the 9th. Alfaro hit .198 (18-91) with 3HR and 8RBI with Indianapolis this year.

ROLLING ALONG: Franklin Gutierrez has reached base safely in 22 of his last 24 games. Over the stretch, he has averaged .326 (28-86) with 15 walks. Gutierrez has also hit in seven of his last eight games, averaging .320 (8-25) with a home run and five RBI. His six runs scored in his last six games have also pulled him into T2nd in the IL in runs scored (40).

STRONG PEN: Last night, it was Vic Darensbourg's turn to contribute to the solid work the Bisons bullpen has provided of late. So far this June, Herd relievers have posted a 0.85ERA in 42.1 innings of work. The pen has allowed just five walks while striking out 38 batters. On the year, the relievers have posted a 2.92ERA with 198 strikeouts in 222.0 innings.

STAYING HOT: Catcher Kelly Shoppach has hit in 10 of his last 11 games, hitting .318 (14-44) with five doubles, three home runs and seven RBI over the stretch. Shoppach is also 2nd in the IL with a 53% success rate throwing out bases runners (10-19).

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