Bisons Stun Blues as Acuna Swats Two in Comback Win; Springer's Heroics Power Braves Over Knights
August 20, 2024
New Orleans (UBAN) - Ronald Acuna smashed 2 homeruns and had 5 RBI at The House of Blues as the Buffalo Bisons staged a comeback win over the New Orleans Blues by the count of 8 to 7.
Buffalo scored the winning runs in the top of the 9th inning scoring 2 runs. After two were out Steven Kwan started the rally when he drew a walk. Acuna came next and he cracked a two-run shot. New Orleans had 12 hits in the game while Buffalo had 9, but Buffalo had the more timely hits.
The victory went to Dylan Covey(3-5) who went 1 and 1/3 innings, allowing no runs. Covey got help from J.T. Chargois who earned his 4th save. Carl Edwards Jr(3-3) took the loss in relief.
Willie Randolph was very happy after the game, 'It's great to come back and win it in your last at bats! Our guys just wouldn't give up. And did you see the fans - one minute they're laughing and screaming down all sorts of unprintable stuff at our guys - the next minute - SILENCE! Yes sir, a very enjoyable win tonight!'
George Springer ripped 2 homeruns as the San Diego Braves defeated the Seattle Knights by a score of 6 to 3 at Knights Field.
Shane McClanahan(10-9) pitched well for San Diego in their victory. He went 6 innings surrendering 6 hits and 2 walks. San Diego finished with 10 hits in the victory.
Josh Hader recorded his 26th save. Framber Valdez(10-9) absorbed the loss. He surrended 3 homeruns in his 7 and 2/3 innings.
