For the second straight game the PawSox could not get generate any consistent offense, falling to the Buffalo Bisons 4-3, losing both games of this brief two game set at Dunn Tire Park.

The PawSox left plenty of opportunities on the field, standing 10 base runners. They also hit into two double plays, including one in the fourth when the PawSox had runners on first and third.

Red Sox 3B Mike Lowell, again serving as the PawSox DH, went 1 for 4, driving in one run on sacrifice fly in the fifth. The other PawSox runs were driven in on a Chris Carter fielder’s choice in the second and a Joe Thurston sacrifice fly in the sixth.

The teams were tied going into the bottom of the seventh. With Eric Hull on the mound, Buffalo’s Ryan Mulhern led off with single and was sacrificed to second by Jason Tyner. Mulhern advanced to third on a wild pitch by Hull and then scored on a sacrifice fly by Yamid Haad.

The Bisons‘ other runs came courtesy a Josh Barfield two-run homer in the second and an RBI single by Aaron Herr in the sixth.

The hitting star for the PawSox was 1B Sandy Madera, called up from Portland last night to fill the roster spot left vacant by Brandon Moss’ promotion to Boston. Madera went 3 for 4 with two doubles in his PawSox debut.

Hull (1-1, 1.17 ERA) took the loss for Pawtucket. Reid Santos (2-1 5.27 ERA) picked up the win in relief for Buffalo.

PawSox starter Kyle Snyder pitched 5 1/3 innings giving up three runs on only three hits. He struck out two and walked two. Bisons‘ starter Brian Slocum pitched 5 innings, giving up only one earned run on five hits.

The PawSox will take their 3-7 road record to Rochester tomorrow night (6:35pm) when they open up a series with the Red Wings. David Pauley (1-1) will take the mound for Pawtucket opposed by the Red Wings’ Kevin Mulvey (2-1).

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BUFFALO NEWS GAME REPORT

Here’s what took place on the diamond around the rest of the International League yesterday…

Rain played havoc on two match-ups, forcing the postponement of the game between the Yankees and Chiefs in Syracuse and forcing the suspension of the game in the fourth inning between the Tides and Braves in Richmond. The Braves hold a 1-0 lead. Both contests will be made up as part of a double header today. The Tides and Braves will resume their game in the top of the fourth.

No win streak for the Lehigh Valley Iron Pigs. Four Red Wing players had three hits as the Red Wings pounded out 20 in total in their 10-0 whitewash. In contrast the Iron Pigs could muster up only two hits. BOX

The Clippers got an RBI single by Ray Olmedo in the top of the 13th to beat the Louisville Bats 4-3. BOX

The Toledo Mud Hens got a walk-off triple by Jeff Larish in the bottom of the 11th to nip the Indianpolis Indians 7-6. BOX

The Durham Bulls only needed nine innings to beat the Charlotte Knights 3-2. BOX

The Pawtucket Red Sox fell 4-1 to the Buffalo Bisons in the first game of a brief two game series last night at Dunn Tire Park.

Red Sox 3B Mike Lowell made his second start for the PawSox and went 1 for 4 with a single. He played third base for the first time since injuring his left thumb. He did make a throwing error in the seventh, one of three miscues for the PawSox in the game.

The PawSox scored their lone run in the top of the seventh off Buffalo starter Jeff Harris on an RBI double by Chad Spann.

Pawtucket had an excellent opportunity to add more runs in the third. George Kottaras led off with a single and advanced to third on a base hit by Lowell. On a Chris Carter grounder to first, Kottaras then got into a rundown between third and the plate. With runners now on second and third and only one out, Keith Ginter’s grounder to short resulted in Lowell being thrown out at the plate.

Harris (1-0) then settled down, throwing six innings, giving up five hits, walking one and striking out six for with win.

In his return form the disabled list, PawSox starter Davern Hansack (0-3) was on a strict pitch limit. He only threw 2 2/3 innings, giving up two runs on four hits. He walked two and struck out three in being tagged with the loss.

Jon Switzer gave up a run in his 2 1/3 innings of work. Lincoln Holdzkom surrendered the other Bisons‘ run in the eighth.

On a positive note, Craig Hansen pitched two more innings of scoreless relief, bringing his scoreless string to 14 1/3 innings this season.

Buffalo SS Danny Sandoval was the only player on either team to have a multiple hit game. He went 2 for 4 with a double and one RBI.

The series wraps up this afternoon (1:05pm) with Kyle Snyder (0-0) going for Pawtucket. He will face Buffalo’s Brian Slocum (2-1). Lowell is scheduled to be the designated hitter again for the PawSox.

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PROJO GAME STORY

BUFFALO NEWS GAME STORY

Joe McDonald at the ProJo is reporting that PawSox 1B Brandon Moss has been called up to the Red Sox.

It looks like Sean Casey may be placed on the disabled list with a hip strain suffered in last night’s game in Tampa.

Not sure what other roster moves the PawSox will make to fill their vacant spot.

The PawSox begin their longest road trip of the season with game one of a two game set tonight (6:05pm) in Buffalo against the Bisons. RHP Devern Hansack (0-2, 13.50) is on the mound for Pawtucket against the Bisons‘ RHP Jeff Harris (0-0, 3.38)

Here’s some prep…

Pawtucket Red Sox (13-9)

The PawSox enter the game winners of four of their last five. They took two of three last week at McCoy when the Bisons were in town.

Mike Lowell will get his second start as part of his rehab assignment with the PawSox. He is expected to play third base. Last night as the designated hitter, Lowell went 1 for 5. He did drive in two runs with a bases loaded single in the second in the PawSox‘ 6-1 win over the Syracuse Chiefs.

Hansack makes his return to the mound after being on the disabled list since April 12th. He was hit in the right forearm by a batted ball in his start April 11th at Louisville. To make room for Hansack the PawSox have released RHP Dan Kolb.

Hansack was ineffective in his two starts this season, losing both decisions while giving up seven earned runs in only 4 2/3 innings.

Buffalo Bisons (7-16)

The Bisons have lost three straight, and five of six, entering tonight’s game. They sit in fifth place in the IL North, nine games out of first.

Harris makes his second start of the season. He has been consistent, not allowing any more than three runs in any of his four previous appearances.

IF Aaron Herr leads the Bisons in most offensive categories, including batting (.289), homers (4), and RBI (15)