The Bisons edge the IronPigs in a thrilling matchup! Willie MacIver powered the offense with three home runs, driving in four runs to lead his team to victory. Buffalo's pitching was strong, especially Lazaro Estrada, who tossed four scoreless innings. Despite leaving 11 runners on base, the Bisons found a way to hold on for the win at Coca-Cola Park.
Willie MacIver stole the show with a jaw-dropping performance, going 3-5 with three home runs and four RBIs, showcasing his power and clutch hitting.
Buffalo's pitching was highlighted by Lazaro Estrada, who delivered a stellar 4.0 innings of shutout ball, striking out five and keeping the IronPigs at bay.
Despite racking up 11 hits and five walks, the Bisons left 11 runners stranded, a statistic that could have made this game much more comfortable if they had capitalized on their opportunities.
The Bisons are coming off a loss, 6-4 over their last 10. The IronPigs are coming off a loss, 6-4 over their last 10.
The Bisons are up next at Red Wings (Aug 27-29). The IronPigs are up next home vs Mets (Aug 27-29).
Ranked by win probability added: how far each player's plays moved this game's odds, not how their box-score line reads. A single with the bases loaded in the ninth outranks a home run in a blowout, because that is what actually decided it.
Runs by inning across the top, then every batter and pitcher underneath. The pills switch clubs; the totals column is each side’s own line, not a comparison.
| Inning | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BUFBuffalo Bisons | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 11 | 1 |
| LHVAllentown IronPigs | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 6 | 1 |
| Player | AB | R | H | RBI | BB | K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rudy Martin Jr. CF | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Daz Cameron RF | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jesús Sánchez LF | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ismael Munguia LF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Charles McAdoo 2B | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Sean Keys 3B | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Willie MacIver C | 5 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| Eloy Jiménez 1B | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| William Simoneit DH | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Rivera SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Lazaro Estrada P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pat Gallagher P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Javen Coleman P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tanner Andrews P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | IP | H | R | ER | BB | K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lazaro Estrada | 4.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 |
| Pat Gallagher | 2.1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| Javen Coleman | 0.2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Tanner Andrews | 2.0 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
Every plate appearance as it happened, newest first, with the scoring plays called out. Baseball Savant gamefeed.
| Inn | Play | Win probability | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| B9 | BUF 100.0 | 17.6 | |
| B9 | BUF 82.4 | 7.7 | |
| B9 | BUF 90.1 | 5.2 | |
| B9 | BUF 95.3 | 6.8 | |
| B9 | BUF 88.5 | 8.9 | |
| T9 | BUF 79.6 | 2.9 | |
| T9 | BUF 81.5 | 0.9 | |
| T9 | BUF 80.6 | 1.3 |
Win probability after each plate appearance, with the side in front named. Swing is how far that plate appearance moved it. Plays that scored a run are set in bold. Baseball Savant gamefeed.
The full ladder, with both clubs marked.