The Toronto Blue Jays fell to the Houston Astros 13-1 in the first game of a three-game series at Sahlen Field on Friday, June 4, 2021.
A laugh before the game
Garcia Leonard, a longtime usher at Sahlen Field for the Buffalo Bisons, laughs as he prepares to show fans to their seats before the game on Friday, June 4, 2021.
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From the minors to the majors
Longtime Buffalo Bisons usher Garcia Leonard smiles before the game on Friday, June 4, 2021.
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Prepping the suites
Karen O'Leary has been working in Sahlen Field's suites for years for the Buffalo Bisons. This season, she works for the Toronto Blue Jays.
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Getting the snacks ready
Karen O'Leary prepares the snacks in one of Sahlen Field's suites on Friday, June 4, 2021.
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Slinging snacks
Dee Dee Mambrino has been working the concessions for many years at Sahlen Field.
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Ready to serve
Dee Dee Mambrino is ready for the crush of fans at one of the concession stands at Sahlen Field on Friday, June 4, 2021.
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Rooting for the "home" team
Fans enjoy the game between the Toronto Blue Jays and the Houston Astros during the first inning on Friday, June 4, 2021.
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Ace on the mound
Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Hyun Jin Ryu throws a pitch in the first inning on Friday, June 4, 2021..
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For the fans
Toronto Blue Jays designated hitter Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (27) smiles at a Sahlen Field fan in the first inning on Friday, June 4, 2021, in Buffalo, N.Y.
Martin Maldonado crushed a first pitch grand slam over the wall in left field to chase Toronto Blue Jays starter Hyun Jin Ryu from the mound with two outs in the sixth inning and help lead the Houston Astros to a 13-1 victory on Friday night at Sahlen Field.
