Opening Day with the Buffalo Bisons

The Buffalo Bisons, the Mets new Triple-A affiliate, opened their season against the Pawtucket Red Sox.  Friend of The ‘Ropolitans Howie Mansfield was in attendence, and he sent along a report and some photos.

Here’s what Mansfield had to say:

The Bisons lost 6-4 to the Pawtucket Red Sox on Opening Day in Buffalo. Jon Niese went two innings, gave up five runs. It was cold, and he never could get comfortable, and he was just rattled today. But the ump was worse...he should have gotten the game ball. Bisons had 11 walks as a pitching staff.

Fernando Martinez was great as DH. A double and a triple, but stranded both times. The Bisons had their chances to take the lead, but just not enough. Jonathan Malo had a nice game, while Nick Evans was quiet at the plate. I was surprised but there was no Argenis Reyes or Robinson Cancel.

And now for some more photos…From top: Jon Niese on the mound, Jeff Wilpon accepting the key to the city of Buffalo, Nick Evans manning first base, Fernando Martinez standing on third after a triple, Eddie Kunz pitching in relief. (Click for full size.)

Thanks, Howie!!