September 24, 2021

By Jay Blue

Blue Jays from Away

The Buffalo Bisons won again, walking it off as the only Blue Jays’ minor league team in action.

Buffalo Bisons 7, Lehigh Valley IronPigs 4

The Buffalo Bisons (73-47) got a huge game from Gregory Polanco, including a game-winning, walk-off home run, as they beat the Lehigh Valley IronPigs 7-4.

Polanco was 3-for-5 with two home runs, driving in five runs, scoring twice and stealing a base. Gabriel Moreno, making his Triple-A debut, was 1-for-3 and Otto Lopez (Montreal, Que.) was 2-for-4 with a walk and a run. Cavan Biggio was 1-for-3 with a walk, two RBI and two runs while Forrest Wall was 1-for-4 with a walk and a run. Mallex Smith was 0-for-2 with two walks, a stolen base and a run.

On the mound, Bowden Francis allowed all four runs, giving up six hits (one HR) and two walks with five strikeouts in five innings. Jacob Waguespack (1 IP, 2 K), A.J. Cole (1 IP, 1 H, 2 K), Kyle Johnston (1 IP, 1 H, 1 BB, 1 K) and Bryan Baker (1 IP, 1 K).

W: Bryan Baker (5-1)

HR: Gregory Polanco 2 (6)

Player of the Game: Gregory Polanco

Roster Notes: Gabriel Moreno was assigned to the Buffalo Bisons from the New Hampshire Fisher Cats. Kevin Smith was optioned to Buffalo from Toronto.

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