Duda back vs. Pawtucket

August 12, 2012 - 6:20 PM

Bisons left fielder Lucas Duda returns to the lineup tonight as the Herd begin a two-game series with the Pawtucket Red Sox.

Duda had missed the last three days after having a root canal. He bats third.

The Boston Red Sox would like closer Andrew Bailey to pitch in a save opportunity today for Pawtucket.

Temperature at first pitch (6:07 p.m.) is 71 degrees with rain clouds overhead and winds blowing across the diamond from right to left.

Following the game will be the Bisons annual home run derby.

Lineups:

Pawtucket (66-55)

Che-Hsuan Lin 8
Jose Iglesias 6
Ryan Kalish 10
Mauro Gomez 5
J.C. Linares 9
Alex Hassan 7
Reynaldo Rodriguez 3
Mike Rivera 2
Nate Spears 4
Zach Stewart 1

Buffalo (58-63)

Fred Lewis 9
Josh Rodriguez 6
Lucas Duda 7
Zach Lutz 5
Adam Loewen 3
Josh Satin 10
Matt den Dekker 8
Matt Tuiasosopo 4
Lucas May 2
Jenrry Mejia 1

--- Nick Veronica

Twitter: @NickVeronica

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