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Mark Shapiro, president and CEO of the Toronto Blue Jays, and Buffalo Bisons Vice President/General Manager Michael Buczkowski meet with the media prior to the opening game at Coca-Cola Field on Thursday, April 14, 2016.
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Mark Shapiro, president and CEO of the Toronto Blue Jays, and Buffalo Bisons Vice President/General Manager Michael Buczkowski meet with the media at Coca-Cola Field on Thursday, April 14, 2016.
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Mark Shapiro, president and CEO of the Toronto Blue Jays, meets with the media at Coca-Cola Field on Thursday, April 14, 2016.
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Mark Shapiro, president and CEO of the Toronto Blue Jays, meets with the media at Coca-Cola Field on Thursday, April 14, 2016.
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A Buffalo Bisons grounds crew employee lines the field on Thursday, April 14, 2016.
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Netting along the first and third base line above to dugout protects fans from foul balls during Buffalo Bisons games at Coca-Cola Field on Thursday, April 14, 2016.
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Buffalo Bisons fans wait for the gates to open at Coca-Cola Field on Thursday, April 14, 2016.
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Fans enter Coca-Cola Field for the Buffalo Bisons and Rochester Red Wings game on Thursday, April 14, 2016.
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Fans enter Coca-Cola Field for the Buffalo Bisons and Rochester Red Wings game on Thursday, April 14, 2016.
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Buffalo Bisons fans wait for the gates to open on Thursday, April 14, 2016.
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Buffalo Bisons fans wait for the gates to open on Thursday, April 14, 2016.
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A Buffalo Bisons fan displays his ticket for openng day action against the Rochester Red Wings at Coca-Cola Field on Thursday, April 14, 2016.
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Buffalo Bisons fans puchase tickets for opening day against the Rochester Red Wings at Coca-Cola Field on Thursday, April 14, 2016.
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Buffalo Bisons manager Gary Allenson tapes up the starting lineup at Coca-Cola Field on Thursday, April 14, 2016.
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Buffalo Bisons President, Rich Baseball Operations, Jonathan A. Dandes looks on during the pregame on Thursday, April 14, 2016.
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Buffalo Bisons mascot Buster Bison waves to the fans prior to opening day action Thursday, April 14, 2016.
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Buffalo Bisons mascot Buster Bison warms up prior to opening day action on Thursday, April 14, 2016.
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Buffalo Bisons' Matt Dominguez is introduced at Coca-Cola Field on Thursday, April 14, 2016.
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Buffalo Bisons' Jio Mier is introduced at Coca-Cola Field on Thursday, April 14, 2016.
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Honor Guards march prior to the national anthem at Coca-Cola Field on Thursday, April 14, 2016.
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Buffalo Bisons players stand for the national anthem on Thursday, April 14, 2016.
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Buffalo Bisons players stand for the national anthem on Thursday, April 14, 2016.
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Jessica Hall, 13, from Eden sings the national anthem at Coca-Cola Field on Thursday, April 14, 2016.
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Jessica Hall, 13, from Eden sings the national anthem prior to the Buffalo Bisons and Rochester Red Wings game at Coca-Cola Field on Thursday, April 14, 2016.
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Kevin Kelly throws out a ceremonial first pitch prior to the Buffalo Bisons and Rochester Red Wings game at Coca-Cola Field on Thursday, April 14, 2016.
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Mayor Byron Brown acknowledges the crowd prior to the Buffalo Bisons and Rochester Red Wings game at at Coca-Cola Field on Thursday, April 14, 2016.
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Roberto Alomar, Major League Baseball Hall of Fame player, throws out the first pitch prior to the Buffalo Bisons and Rochester Red Wings game at Coca-Cola Field on Thursday, April 14, 2016.
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Roberto Alomar, Major League Baseball Hall of Fame player, throws out the first pitch prior to the Buffalo Bisons and Rochester Red Wings game at Coca-Cola Field on Thursday, April 14, 2016.
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Buffalo Bisons' Domonic Brown signs autographs prior to playing the Rochester Red Wings at Coca-Cola Field on Thursday, April 14, 2016.
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Buffalo Bisons manager Gary Allenson goes over the ground rules on Thursday, April 14, 2016.
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Buffalo Bisons fans enjoy opening day against the Rochester Red Wings at Coca-Cola Field on Thursday, April 14, 2016.
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Buffalo Bisons fans enjoy opening day against the Rochester Red Wings at Coca-Cola Field on Thursday, April 14, 2016.
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Buffalo Bisons fans enjoy opening day against the Rochester Red Wings at Coca-Cola Field on Thursday, April 14, 2016.
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Buffalo Bisons pitcher Scott Diamond delivers a 1st-inning pitch against the Rochester Red Wings at Coca-Cola Field on Thursday, April 14, 2016.
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Buffalo Bisons pitcher Scott Diamond delivers a 1st-inning pitch against the Rochester Red Wings at Coca-Cola Field on Thursday, April 14, 2016.
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Buffalo Bisons pitcher Scott Diamond delivers a 1st-inning pitch against the Rochester Red Wings at Coca-Cola Field on Thursday, April 14, 2016.
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Buffalo Bisons pitcher Scott Diamond delivers a 1st-inning pitch against the Rochester Red Wings at Coca-Cola Field on Thursday, April 14, 2016.
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Buffalo Bisons' Andy Burns turns a first- inning double-play against the Rochester Red Wings at Coca-Cola Field on Thursday, April 14, 2016.
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Buffalo Bisons' Dalton Pompey flies out in the first inning against the Rochester Red Wings at Coca-Cola Field on Thursday, April 14, 2016.
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Buffalo Bisons fans enjoy opening day against the Rochester Red Wings at Coca-Cola Field on Thursday, April 14, 2016.
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Buffalo Bisons Domonick Brown grounds out in the first inning against the Rochester Red Wings at Coca-Cola Field on Thursday, April 14, 2016.
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Buffalo Bisons fans enjoy opening day against the Rochester Red Wings at Coca-Cola Field on Thursday, April 14, 2016.
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Buffalo Bisons fans enjoy opening day against the Rochester Red Wings at Coca-Cola Field on Thursday, April 14, 2016.
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Buffalo Bisons' Andy Burns turns a second- inning double-play against the Rochester Red Wings at Coca-Cola Field on Thursday, April 14, 2016.
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Buffalo Bisons' Dalton Pmpey makes a second-inning catch against the Rochester Red Wings at Coca-Cola Field on Thursday, April 14, 2016.
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Buffalo Bisons' Casey Kotchman fouls off a ball against the Rochester Red Wings at Coca-Cola Field on Thursday, April 14, 2016.
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Buffalo Bisons' Junior Lake grounds out against the Rochester Red Wings during second-inning action at Coca-Cola Field on Thursday, April 14, 2016.
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Chad Laurie, head groundskeeper for the Buffalo Bisons, works on the mound prior to the third inning against the Rochester Red Wings at Coca-Cola Field on Thursday, April 14, 2016.
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Opening day between the Buffalo Bisons and Rochester Red Wings at Coca-Cola Field on Thursday, April 14, 2016.
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Opening day from the press box between the Buffalo Bisons and Rochester Red Wings at Coca-Cola Field on Thursday, April 14, 2016.
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Buffalo Bison' Tony Sanchez flies out in the third inning against the Rochester Red Wings at Coca-Cola Field on Thursday, April 14, 2016.
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Buffalo Bisons' Tony Sanchez flys out in the third inning against the Rochester Red Wings at Coca-Cola Field on Thursday, April 14, 2016.
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Buffalo Bisons' Jo Mier flys out in the third inning against the Rochester Red Wings at Coca-Cola Field on Thursday, April 14, 2016.
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Buffalo Bisons pitcher Scott Diamond delivers a 4th-inning pitch against the Rochester Red Wings at Coca-Cola Field on Thursday, April 14, 2016.
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Buffalo Bisons' Andy Burns grabs a ground ball at Coca-Cola Field on Thursday, April 14, 2016.
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Buffalo Bisons' Andy Burns throws out a Rochester Red Wings batter during 4th-inning action at Coca-Cola Field on Thursday, April 14, 2016.
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Buffalo Bisons' Andy Burns singles in the 4th inning against the Rochester Red Wings at Coca-Cola Field on Thursday, April 14, 2016.
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Buffalo Bisons' Andy Burns singles in the 4th inning against the Rochester Red Wings at Coca-Cola Field on Thursday, April 14, 2016.
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Buffalo Bison Andy Burns is tagged out stealing by Rochester Red Wing Wlfredo Tovar at Coca-Cola Field on Thursday, April 14, 2016.
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Buffalo Bison Domonic Brown flies out in the 4th inning against the Rochester Red Wings at Coca-Cola Field on Thursday, April 14, 2016.
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A Buffalo Bisons fan catches a 5th-inning foul ball at Coca-Cola Field on Thursday, April 14, 2016.
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Buffalo Bisons fans enjoy opening day against the Rochester Red Wings at Coca-Cola Field on Thursday, April 14, 2016.
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Buffalo Bison Andy Burns tags out Rochester Red Wing James Beresford stealing in the 5th inning at Coca-Cola Field on Thursday, April 14, 2016.
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Buffalo Bisons fans enjoy opening day against the Rochester Red Wings at Coca-Cola Field on Thursday, April 14, 2016.
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Buffalo Bisons fans enjoy opening day against the Rochester Red Wings at Coca-Cola Field on Thursday, April 14, 2016.
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Buffalo Bison Casey Kotchman grounds out in the 5th inning against the Rochester Red Wings at Coca-Cola Field on Thursday, April 14, 2016.
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Buffalo Bison Matt Dominguez flies out in the fifth inning against the Rochester Red Wings at Coca-Cola Field on Thursday, April 14, 2016.
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The first Wing race prior to the 6th inning at Coca-Cola Field on Thursday, April 14, 2016.
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The first Wing race prior to the 6th inning at Coca-Cola Field on Thursday, April 14, 2016.
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Buffalo Bison Domonic Brown makes a 6th-inning catch against the Rochester Red Wings at Coca-Cola Field on Thursday, April 14, 2016.
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Buffalo Bisons' first baseman Casey Kotchman stretches for an out on Thursday, April 14, 2016.
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Buffalo Bisons fans enjoy opening day against the Rochester Red Wings at Coca-Cola Field on Thursday, April 14, 2016.
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Buffalo Bisons fans enjoy opening day against the Rochester Red Wings at Coca-Cola Field on Thursday, April 14, 2016.
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Buffalo Bisons fans enjoy opening day against the Rochester Red Wings at Coca-Cola Field on Thursday, April 14, 2016.
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Buffalo Bisons fans enjoy opening day against the Rochester Red Wings at Coca-Cola Field on Thursday, April 14, 2016.
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Buffalo Bison Tony Sanchez grounds out in the 6th inning against the Rochester Red Wings at Coca-Cola Field on Thursday, April 14, 2016.
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Buffalo Bisons Jio Mier flies out in the 6th inning against the Rochester Red Wings at Coca-Cola Field on Thursday, April 14, 2016.
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Buffalo Bison Dalton Pompey hits a 6th-inning double against the Rochester Red Wings at Coca-Cola Field on Thursday, April 14, 2016.
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Buffalo Bison Andy Burns hits a 6th-inning RBI single against the Rochester Red Wings at Coca-Cola Field on Thursday, April 14, 2016.
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Buffalo Bison Andy Burns hits a 6th-inning RBI single against the Rochester Red Wings at Coca-Cola Field on Thursday, April 14, 2016.
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Buffalo Bison Dalton Pompey is congratulated after scoring in the 6th inning against Rochester Red Wings at Coca-Cola Field on Thursday, April 14, 2016.
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Conhead, AKA Tom Girot, pours a 6th inning beer at Coca-Cola Field on Thursday, April 14, 2016.
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Conhead, AKA Tom Girot, pours a 6th inning beer at Coca-Cola Field on Thursday, April 14, 2016.
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Buffalo Bisons fans enjoy opening day against the Rochester Red Wings at Coca-Cola Field on Thursday, April 14, 2016.
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Buffalo Bisons fans enjoy opening day against the Rochester Red Wings at Coca-Cola Field on Thursday, April 14, 2016.
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Buffalo Bisons fans enjoy opening day against the Rochester Red Wings at Coca-Cola Field on Thursday, April 14, 2016.
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Buffalo Bisons fans enjoy opening day against the Rochester Red Wings at Coca-Cola Field on Thursday, April 14, 2016.
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Buffalo Bisons fans enjoy opening day against the Rochester Red Wings at Coca-Cola Field on Thursday, April 14, 2016.
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Buffalo Bisons fans enjoy opening day against the Rochester Red Wings at Coca-Cola Field on Thursday, April 14, 2016.
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New fencing for saftey at Coca-Cola Field on Thursday, April 14, 2016.
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New fencing for saftey on top of the dugout at Coca-Cola Field on Thursday, April 14, 2016.
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Buffalo Bison Jesus Montero singles in the 7th inning against the Rochester Red Wings at Coca-Cola Field on Thursday, April 14, 2016.
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Buffalo Bison Jesus Montero runs to third in the 7th inning on a Junior Lake hit at Coca-Cola Field on Thursday, April 14, 2016.
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Buffalo Bison Jesus Montero scores the winning run in the 7th inning on a Junior Lake hit at Coca-Cola Field on Thursday, April 14, 2016.
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Buffalo Bison Dalton Pompey follows through on a 7th-inning swing against the Rochester Red Wings at Coca-Cola Field on Thursday, April 14, 2016.
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Buffalo Bison Jio Mier grounds out against the Rochester Red Wings at Coca-Cola Field on Thursday, April 14, 2016.
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Buffalo Bisons fans enjoy opening day against the Rochester Red Wings at Coca-Cola Field on Thursday, April 14, 2016.
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Buffalo Bisons fan Audrey Weil from Amherst hold some souvenir balls during 7th-inning action against the Rochester Red Wings at Coca-Cola Field on Thursday, April 14, 2016.
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Buffalo Bisons relief pitcher Ryan Tapera during 8th-inning action against the Rochester Red Wings at Coca-Cola Field on Thursday, April 14, 2016.
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Buffalo Bisons relief pitcher Ryan Tapera during 8th-inning actionn against the Rochester Red Wings at Coca-Cola Field on Thursday, April 14, 2016.
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Buffalo Bisons relief pitcher Ryan Tapera during 8th-inning actionn against the Rochester Red Wings at Coca-Cola Field on Thursday, April 14, 2016.
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