3/20/09

Memphis 2, Bisons 1

The Buffalo Bisons, Triple-A affiliate of the New York Mets, were defeated by the Memphis Redbirds, 2-1, Friday afternoon from Port St. Lucie, FL.

The Bisons are now 0-1-1 in their 11-game exhibition schedule.

Long-time Bison Jason Cooper scored the Herd’s only run. The outfielder was 1-2 on the day, scoring on a doubleplay off the bat of first baseman David Wabick. Outfielder Fernando Martinez finished the game 1-4 while third baseman Shawn Bowman was 2-3. Buffalo pounded out 12 hits in the loss.

On the mound, RHP Ryan Coultas, LHP Edward Camacho and RHP John Madden all pitched two innings of scoreless baseball.

There are just 20 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).

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