Big Inning Ruins Auburn's First Game

Three affiliates, in fact, were doomed by big innings, as Las Vegas was the only club to land in the win column. Las Vegas 4 Portland 3David ' The Tease' Purcey was on the mound last night and threw a great game, allowing just two hits and three walks in seven innings of work. A run did not score against the big man. Bubbie Buzachero, though, was roughed up while making his triple-A season debut. The right-hander allowed three hits on two walks and one hit. Brian Wolfe worked 1.2 scoreless innings but was credited with a blown save for allowing three inherited runners to score. Jonah Bayliss worked a third of an inning for the save. The 51s offense faced former No. 1 draft pick Tim Stauffer, who has fallen on hard times. Russ Adams and Buck Coats, the 1-2 hitters, each had two hits. Aaron Mathews also had two hits, while the rehabbing Michael Barrett drove in two runs and had one hit.Erie 4 New Hampshire 2The Fisher Cats had the game in the bag, up 2-1, heading into the nint...