IL1 Buffalo Bisons

House, Bisons Blank Clippers, 5-0

Published on April 22, 2017 under International League (IL1)
Buffalo Bisons News Release


An impeccable pitching performance by T.J. House and a pair of relievers led the way for the Buffalo to snatch a 5-0 win over the Clippers on Saturday at Coca-Cola Field. The trio of arms struck out 14 and held Columbus to just one hit with runners in scoring position to secure the Herd's first shutout win of the season.

House started for the Bisons and quickly settled in after loading the bases in the first inning. Once he worked out of that jam, the righty struck out eight and allowed just one more hit through 5.1 innings. House retired 15 of the final 20 batters he faced, improving to 3-0 on the season.

The Bisons bullpen was equally stingy in support of House. Jeff Beliveau came out for relief in the sixth inning and two innings later John Stilson closed out the game. Beliveau and Stilson combined to give up just two hits while striking out six batters.

Holding onto a 1-0 lead heading into the bottom of the sixth inning, Buffalo quickly put runners in scoring position to add some insurance. Luke Maile and Jason Leblebijian singled while Shane Optiz was hit by Columbus reliever Tyler Olson to load the bases. Dwight Smith Jr. then worked a walk after falling down 0-2 to give the Herd a 2-0 advantage. Jake Elmore then grounded a single to third on the subsequent at bat to bring both Leblebijian and Opitz home and expand the Bisons lead to a four-run cushion.

Video: 4-22 BUF vs COL Elmore 2 RBI single

With the win, Buffalo moves to 10-4 on the season and remains atop of the IL-North Standings. The Bisons will stay in the Nickel City for one more game on Sunday against Columbus at 1:05 p.m.

BISONS NOTES: Buffalo is now 21-6 over IL-West opponents dating back to last season...The Bisons 10-4 start is the team's best since the 2013 season where Buffalo started 13-4....Opposing batters are 1-16 when runners are in scoring position with T.J. House at the mound...Toronto Blue Jays announced that INF Ty Kelly was claimed off of waivers by Philadelphia.

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