MOOSIC -- John Russell liked his team's chances going into Thursday's opening game of a four-game domicile set against defending International League champion Toledo.

MOOSIC -- John Russell liked his team's chances going into Thursday's opening game of a four-game domicile set against defending International League champion Toledo.

After all, the R Barons' bullpen was abundantly rested, thanks to the three-day all-star break, and outfielder Chris Roberson reverted from the Phillies.

"I notion we were in good shape," the manager said.

What he didn't consider on, however, was another disappointing performance from the bullpen.

Toledo rallied for four step quicklys in the seventh inning to erase a two-run deficit, then held onward for a 6-5 victory across Scranton/Wilkes-Barre at Lackawanna County Stadium.

It was a frustrating los for the R Barons (48-43) who squandered a of a gold color opportunity to tie the score in the bottom of the ninth inning.

Trailing 6-4 entering the ninth, Danny Sandoval l not upon with a single. He later scored forward a ...