WORCESTER, MA – The Buffalo Bisons used a strong starting performance by Yariel Rodriguez and were able to shut out the Worcester Red Sox in a 2-0 10-inning victory on Tuesday afternoon at Polar Park.
Rodriguez was dominant right from the start, striking out a pair in his first career professional start in the Toronto Blue Jays organization. The right hander struck out six across four no-hit innings for Buffalo, while the bullpen allowed just two hits over the next six innings.
The Bisons had early base runners but were unable to strike first over nine innings. Spencer Horwitz collected a pair of hits, including a single in the top of the first inning. The Herd’s best chance to score in regulation came in the top of the third when Leo Jimenez and Nathan Lukes recorded back-to-back base hits to put runners on the corners with no out in the inning. However, Cooper Criswell was able to record a strikeout, followed by a double play to end the threat.
