Game 23- PawSox vs Bisons, April 26, 2008

The PawSox begin their longest road trip of the season with game one of a two game set tonight (6:05pm) in Buffalo against the Bisons. RHP Devern Hansack (0-2, 13.50) is on the mound for Pawtucket against the Bisons' RHP Jeff Harris (0-0, 3.38)

Here's some prep...

Pawtucket Red Sox (13-9)

The PawSox enter the game winners of four of their last five. They took two of three last week at McCoy when the Bisons were in town.

Mike Lowell will get his second start as part of his rehab assignment with the PawSox. He is expected to play third base. Last night as the designated hitter, Lowell went 1 for 5. He did drive in two runs with a bases loaded single in the second in the PawSox' 6-1 win over the Syracuse Chiefs.

Hansack makes his return to the mound after being on the disabled list since April 12th. He was hit in the right forearm by a batted ball in his start April 11th at Louisville. To make room for Hansack the PawSox have released RHP Dan Kolb.

Hansack was ineffective in his two starts this season, losing both decisions while giving up seven earned runs in only 4 2/3 innings.

Buffalo Bisons (7-16)

The Bisons have lost three straight, and five of six, entering tonight's game. They sit in fifth place in the IL North, nine games out of first.

Harris makes his second start of the season. He has been consistent, not allowing any more than three runs in any of his four previous appearances.

IF Aaron Herr leads the Bisons in most offensive categories, including batting (.289), homers (4), and RBI (15)