Buffalo Bisons Defeated Rochester Red Wings 7-1
The Buffalo Bisons secured a dominant 7-1 victory over the Rochester Red Wings at Sahlen Field on Friday night.
Updated on Sept. 19, 2026 in Baseball
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The Buffalo Bisons defeated the Rochester Red Wings 7-1, fueled by a 10-hit performance at Sahlen Field. Despite the loss, the Red Wings maintain an 88-58 season record and remain tied for first place in the International League.
Why it matters
The game was pivotal for the Rochester Red Wings, who hold a tiebreak advantage over Indianapolis as they fight to secure their standing in the International League. Every game is critical for the team as they head into the final stretch of the regular season.
Buffalo recorded 10 hits compared to just two for Rochester in the 7-1 victory. Buffalo secured the win through four runs in the third inning and three in the eighth, while Jarlin Susana allowed four runs over 2⅔ innings.
The players
Buffalo Bisons
The Buffalo Bisons are a professional minor league baseball team based in Buffalo that competes in the International League.
Rochester Red Wings
The Rochester Red Wings are a professional minor league baseball team based in Rochester that plays in the International League.
C.J. Van Eyk
C.J. Van Eyk is a professional baseball pitcher who earned the win for the Buffalo Bisons in this matchup.
Jarlin Susana
Jarlin Susana is a professional baseball pitcher who allowed four runs during his outing for the Rochester Red Wings.
Chad Dallas
Chad Dallas is a professional baseball pitcher who secured his second save of the season for the Buffalo Bisons.
The details
Buffalo pitcher C.J. Van Eyk earned the win, while Chad Dallas contributed by recording his second save of the season. Rochester, which continues to lead the International League alongside other top contenders, struggled offensively throughout the night.
Timeline
The game occurred on Friday, September 18, 2026.
The Rochester Red Wings play their next game on September 19, 2026.
Season Trajectory
This result significantly tightens the race for the top spot in the International League second-half standings. With only two games remaining, the Red Wings must leverage their current tiebreak advantage over Indianapolis to hold their position.
Rochester's loss keeps them tied for first place in the International League, maintaining a precarious tiebreak lead over Indianapolis. With two games left, the team must secure wins to ensure they retain their current standing.
The takeaway
The late-season defeat highlights the volatility of league standings where every individual hit influences playoff positioning. Rochester must now focus on capitalizing on their remaining two games to protect their tiebreak lead.
What happens next
The Rochester Red Wings are scheduled to continue their series on September 19, 2026, with only two games remaining in their regular season schedule.
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