Syracuse Mets suffer defeat in the final game of the series against the Bisons on a Sunday afternoon.
In a closely contested game at Sahlen Field in Buffalo, N.Y., the Buffalo Bisons emerged victorious against the Syracuse Mets, securing a 10-6 win in the final game of their six-game series.
The Bisons started strong, tying the game in the bottom of the first inning with a solo home run by Joey Loperfido. They took the lead in the second inning when Josh Rivera notched an RBI knock, making it 2-1 in favour of the home team.
Buffalo further extended their lead in the third inning, with Brandon Valenzuela hitting a grand slam to make it 7-1. The Mets managed to score one run in the top of the first inning, courtesy of José Azocar's RBI single, but the Bisons continued to dominate the game.
In the fifth inning, Buddy Kennedy added to the Bisons' lead with a two-run single, pushing the score to 10-3. The Mets fought back in the seventh inning, with Gilberto Celestino hitting an RBI double, scoring De Los Santos. Benge followed with a groundout to second base, scoring Hernandez. Clifford then contributed with a sacrifice fly, bringing in another run for the Mets. However, the comeback fell short, as the Bisons held on to win 10-6.
Jason Smorol, the manager of the Syracuse Mets (who was not directly named in the article), will look to regroup as his team prepares for a six-game series against the Worcester Red Sox, starting on Tuesday night. The first pitch for the series is scheduled for 6:35 p.m.
Despite the loss, the Syracuse Mets have had a strong season, with a record of 70-68, and a impressive home record of 39-24. The Buffalo Bisons, on the other hand, have struggled this season, with a record of 56-78, and a home record of 26-35. The series between the two teams ended in a split, with each team winning three games apiece.
