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April 16, 2007 - International League (IL1)
Buffalo Bisons News Release


TODAY'S GAME: Tonight, the Bisons face the Columbus Clippers in the finale of a four-game series from Cooper Stadium (7:05 p.m.). The Herd is looking for the sweep having won the first three games of the series, including a doubleheader sweep on Sunday. RHP Brian Slocum gets the start after throwing four innings in a no-decision on Wednesday. The Clippers will counter with veteran RHP Tim Redding.

GREAT START: The Bisons are 6-1 for only the third time in the team's Modern Era (1989, 2001). The 2001 season was the only time they improved to 7-1. The quick start has given Buffalo a two-game lead in the International League North Division.

"E"ASY SWITCH: After committing 11 errors in the first 28 innings of the season, the Bisons have not been charged an error in their last 31 innings in the field.

HIT STREAK: Outfielder Shin-Soo Choo comes into tonight's game with a five-game hit streak. Since April 11, Choo has hit .500 (7-14) with four RBI and four walks. Choo has also reached base in all seven games this season, posting a .556 on-base percentage.

NOT ALONE ON BASE: Infielder Keith Ginter has also reached base in all seven Bisons games in 2007. He has hit .273 (6-22) with four walks and a .370 on-base percentage. Luis Rivas has reached in six of seven games with a .393 on-base percentage.

CLOSER: Reliever Edward Mujica is a perfect four-for-four in saves this season. He has two more saves than any other pitcher in the International League.

HELD IN THE YARD: Bisons' pitchers have yet to allow a home run so far this season (7 games, 59.0 innings). Last season, Herd pitchers allowed just 79 home runs, the fewest in the International League.

Brian Slocum

-Last Outing (4/11 vOTT): (ND, 4.0IP, 5H, 5R, 5ER, 5BB, 2K), Lynx 13-7 win.

-2006 w/ Cleveland: (0-0, 5.60)(8G, 17.2IP, 27H, 11R, 11ER, 9BB, 11K).

-2006 w/ Bisons: (6-3, 3.75)(27G, 94.0IP, 78H, 42R, 35ER, 37BB, 91K).

-Finished 3rd on Bisons in strikeouts (91), 4th in average against (.227).

-2006 as a Bisons starter: (5-1, 3.12)(15GS, 66.1IP, 58H, 29R, 23ER, 28BB, 63K).

-2004: Led Carolina League/Indians system with 15 wins with Single-A Kinston.

-Selected in the 2nd round (63rd overall) of the 2002 First-Year Player Draft.

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