The Buffalo Bisons came from behind to score two runs in the top of the ninth inning in their 3-1 victory against the Iowa Cubs on Sunday afternoon at Principal Park. The victory allowed Buffalo to split the six-game series with the Cubs.
The Bisons fell behind by a run but answered with a solo run in the top of the fifth inning to tie the game 1-1. Riley Tirotta led off the inning with a walk then scored on a sacrifice fly by Steward Berroa on a line drive to center field. The RBI was Berroa’s fourth of the season.
Justin Bruihl was the first reliever used by the Bisons and was able to keep the game tied at one. The left-hander pitched one and one-third innings, leaving two inherited runners on base in the bottom of the fifth inning. Braydon Fisher also worked a pair of scoreless innings in relief to give Buffalo a chance to take their first lead of the day in the top of the ninth inning.
Davis Schneider led off the ninth with a walk and was replaced by Jonatan Clase. The Bisons outfielder stole second base and scored on Will Robertson’s pinch hit triple. Robertson would score thanks to an Ali Sanchez sacrifice fly to right field that extended the lead to 3-1 in the top of the ninth inning.
Andrew Bash recorded his first save as a member of the Bisons by getting the final three outs of the game to preserve the two-run victory.
The Bisons will continue on their two-week road trip on Tuesday night in St. Paul. Buffalo and the Saints are scheduled to meet at 7:37 p.m. EDT at CHS Field. The game can be heard on The Bet 1520 AM, the Audacy App, and bisons.com with the ‘Voice of the Bisons’ Pat Malacaro starting at 7:15 p.m.
