Minor Leagues: IronPigs edged by the Bisons

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ALLENTOWN - Jason Cooper's two-run homer capped a three-run fifth to give the Buffalo Bisons a 5-4 win over the Lehigh Valley IronPigs last night in the International League. Bowie 6, Reading 2 READING - Chris Tillman and Ryan Keefer combined on a five-hitter for the Baysox, who took advantage of eight walks and a pair of errors to win the Eastern League game.

Reading's Antonio Bastardo allowed three runs (one earned) on three hits in his six innings. Four walks, two back-to-back in the sixth inning, proved to be his undoing. Buffalo 200 030 000 - 5 9 1 Lehigh Valley 100 201 000 - 4 9 1 WP:  Matt Ginter (4-6).  LP:  Gary Knotts (2-2).  Save:  Jeffrey Stevens (2).  HR:  B-Todd Linden (2), Jason Cooper (7).  A:  7,291. Bowie 010 002 003 - 6 5 1 Reading 010 010 000 - 2 5 2...