Photos: Buffalo welcomes the Bisons back to Sahlen Field
The Buffalo Bisons played their first game of 2021 on Tuesday at Sahlen Field. The herd began the season in Trenton, N.J., while the Toronto Blue Jays used the downtown ballpark as their home base in the months of June and July.
Buffalo Bisons fans wait to get inside to see the team take on the Rochester Red Wings in their first game of the 2021 season at Sahlen Field.
Albert and Evelyn Hummer display their love for the Buffalo Bisons.
Buffalo Bisons fans wait in line to get into Sahlen Field.
Buffalo Bisons fans get their tickets scanned to see the first home game of 2021 at Sahlen Field against the Rochester Red Wings.
Tom "Conehead" Girot sells beer before the game.
Minor league prices for beer and peanuts at Sahlen Field.
Tom and Jerry reach for a beer as a fan looks for her seats.
Buffalo Bisons manager Casey Candaele greets Rochester Red Wings manager Matt LeCroy.
Buffalo Bisons outfielder Forrest Wall is introduced before the game.
The Buffalo Bisons and Rochester Red Wings stand for the national anthem.
Buffalo Bisons third baseman Christian Colon works out before the game.
Buster Bison waves to the fans.
Buffalo Bisons fans watch the game from the suites.
Mayor Byron Brown throws out the first pitch.
Buffalo Bisons first baseman Tyler White signs autographs.
Buffalo Bisons manager Casey Candaele shares a laugh with Rochester Red Wings manager Matt LeCroy after going over the rules of the game.
Buffalo Bisons catcher Juan Graterol walks to the dugout before the game.
Buffalo Bisons shortstop Kevin Smith throws out Rochester Red Wings shortstop Jecksson Flores during the first inning.
Buffalo Bisons pitcher Jacob Waguespack throws to the plate during the first inning.
Buffalo Bisons starting pitcher Jacob Waguespack throws to the plate during the first inning.
Buffalo Bisons second baseman Otto Lopez forces out Rochester Red Wings catcher Keibert Ruiz during the first inning.
Buffalo Bisons outfielder Forrest Wall bats during the first inning.
Buffalo Bisons first baseman Tyler White bats during the first inning.
Buffalo Bisons shortstop Kevin Smith hits an RBI single during the first inning.
Buffalo Bisons shortstop Kevin Smith is congratulated on his triple by third base coach Devon White.
Buffalo Bisons designated hitter Richard Urena hits an RBI single during the first inning.
Buffalo Bisons designated hitter Richard Urena steals second base.
The crowd watches the action during the second inning.
Buffalo Bisons manager Casey Candaele led his team to a division championship in his first season at the helm.
Buffalo Bisons fan Mark Aichinger cheers for the home team.
Buffalo Bisons first baseman Tyler White breaks his bat.
An overall look at Sahlen Field during the third inning as the Buffalo Bisons play the Rochester Red Wings.
Buffalo Bisons catcher Juan Graterol throws out Rochester Red Wings first baseman Jake Noll during the fourth inning.
Buffalo Bisons outfielder Logan Warmoth watches his three-run home run during the fourth inning.
Buffalo Bisons outfielder Logan Warmoth celebrates a three-run homerun with his teammates.
The Bisons are a summer staple of Buffalo. And they had not been here in 711 days, since Aug. 29, 2019.
Five Herd pitchers combined on a two-hitter and Logan Warmoth's three-run homer was the big blow as Buffalo rolled the Rochester Red Wings 11-0 in their first home game since 2019.
It had been 711 days. Stretching from Aug. 29, 2019, until Tuesday night. That's a long time for a city to be without its team. This was the week the Buffalo Bisons finally came home.