The last road trip of the season begins in the Bronx, with three games against the also-ran New York Yankees.

Buffalo took the lead against Scranton four times but still lost in 12 innings. It was not a good day for their bullpen. It wasn't great for the hitters either who struck out 20 times. New Hampshire could only get three hits in their final game of the season. They ended their season with a whimper.

Vancouver Canadians are champions of the Northwest League after a dominant win over Everett. Vancouver were the best team in the NWL this year and deserved to be champs. They won 10-2 with several players having big nights. Buffalo won in then innings while New Hampshire lost.

It was playoff baseball in Vancouver where the home team won a 1-0 game. Vancouver lead 2-1 in their best of five series. Buffalo's bullpen took the loss and deprived Mitch White of the win after an excellent start by him. Ricky Tiedemann had a rough start and took the loss for New Hampshire.

Over? Did you say "over?"

There were just two games on the slate on Thursday. Orelvis Martinez had a big night in Buffalo's win. New Hampshire had a quiet night in their loss.

Buffalo 9 Scranton/Wilkes-Barre 1

New Hampshire 5 Somerset 1

Everett 10 Vancouver 0 (Northwest League final tied 1-1)

Special measures seem to be in order.

The only win in the system on Tuesday came from Vancouver in Game 1 of its playoff series in Everett.

Here we go.

Grayson Thurman was recently promoted from Dunedin to New Hampshire. He hadn't really earned a two level promotion but New Hampshire needed help and Vancouver's players are set for the playoffs. Thurman entered the game in the ninth inning with New Hampshire leading by a run but with the lases loaded and no outs. He escaped and New Hampshire won. The Fisher Cat hitters who were hot on Saturday, stayed hot on Sunday. Damiano Palmegiani hit a grand slam to propel Buffalo to a win. Vancouver and Dunedin lost.

Dunedin's season is now finished. Vancouver start their five game playoff series with Everett on Tuesday.

Buffalo got back in the win column behind Mitch White's best start of the season, seven strong innings. It was Ricky Tiedemann day for New Hampshire. NH won but Ricky T didn't last long enough to get the win. Vancouver were the only team to hit home runs, they won easily. Dunedin were the only losers on Saturday.

Buffalo lost again to Lehigh Valley, their third straight loss to the team that is ahead of them in the playoff chase. Wes Parsons was rocked. New Hampshire's bullpen cost them their game. It was left to Vancouver and Dunedin to deliver wins.

A 10 game homestand begins with a visit from the Kansas City Royals, who do not have the worst record in the major leagues.

The affiliates scored four runs combined and lost all four games. There were few highlights on a tough night.