The Buffalo Bisons scored early and never trailed in their 7-2 victory over the Rochester Red Wings in the series opener on Tuesday night at Innovative Field.
Nathan Lukes helped lead the Herd offense, with three hits in the victory, including a lead-off double against Cory Abbott to start the game. The outfielder scored two batters later when Addison Barger recorded an RBI double. Rob Brantly added his fourth RBI of the year as well, scoring Barger for a 2-0 lead after a half inning.
Drew Hutchison made his 2023 Bisons’ debut, going the first three innings in the start. The righty was promoted from Extended Spring Training earlier in the day, appearing on the mound for the fourth season in his career with Buffalo. Hutchison allowed a first inning run, but left with a three-run lead, allowing three hits with a walk and two strikeouts.
Lukes’ second hit of the game was a two-run home run to right field off of Abbott in the top of the second inning that extended the Bisons lead to 4-1. Tanner Morris scored on the first home run of the season for Lukes. Abbott would then retire the next 11 Bisons batters he faced before completing his night after five innings.
