Buffalo Bisons (33-29, 3rd(-2.5), North) vs. Lehigh Valley IronPigs (23-38, 6th(-12.0), North)
Saturday, June 12, 2010 (7:05 p.m.) - Coca-Cola Field
LHP Bobby Livingston (2-6, 4.43) vs. RHP Drew Carpenter (5-4, 3.58)
Radio: WWKB AM 1520, http://www.bisons.com/
TODAY’S GAME: Tonight, the Bisons play the first game of a four-game series against the Lehigh Valley IronPigs at Coca-Cola Field. The Herd is looking to snap its first five-game losing steak of the season and its first since a six-game slide from July 31 to August 6 of last year. This is the beginning of eight-game homestand for Buffalo, who will also play four games against the Indianapolis Indians.
HOME SWEET HOME: After a tough 3-5 road trip, the Bisons return to friendly territory at Coca-Cola Field. The Herd is 19-11 (.633) at home this season. Buffalo’s home record is tied for the second best in the International League, trailing only Durham’s 20-10 mark at home.
vs. THE IRONPIGS: The Bisons and IronPigs split their first four-game series in May in Lehigh Valley. Buffalo has not faired well against their division rivals since rejoining the International League, posting a 16-20 (.444) record. However, the Herd has a 9-7 (.563) record against the IronPigs at home.
LIVING WELL: LHP BOBBY LIVINGSTON is 2-1 with a 3.03ERA at home this season. In 35.1IP at Coca-Cola Field, the lefty has only allowed a single home run. Livingston was overpowering in his last start at home, striking out seven in 3.1IP hitless innings on June 2 against Syracuse.
WELCOME BACK: Last night, the Herd welcomed OF FERNANDO MARTINEZ and C JOSH THOLE back to the starting lineup. Martinez, who had not played since May 8 with a left hamstring injury, returned with a double and a run scored. Thole, who had not played since June 2, had two hits, including a two-run double. Thole had missed over a week after getting hit in the head by a backswing while catching.
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