IronPigs Game Notes
Published on July 27, 2011 under International League (IL1)
Lehigh Valley IronPigs News Release
The first-place IronPigs (61-43) play Game Two of a big, four-game showdown against the second-place Pawtucket Red Sox (58-46). With a come-from-behind, 8-7 walk-off win in 10 innings last night, the Pigs have now won four games in a row and moved back to 3.0 games ahead in the North Division. They've also won five of their last six contests following a 15-18 skid (6/16-7/20) and improved to 4-1 on this season-long, 10-game home stand.
The Red Sox -- Boston's top affiliate -- have dumped two straight 8-7 losses, but have still won 6 of its last 9 games and gone 15-7 in their last 21 affairs. In fact, since Lehigh Valley first arrived at McCoy Stadium on June 16, the Sox are 26-14 and have gained 5.5 G (they were at that point 32-32, 8.5 GB and had lost 7 of 9)... Pawtucket hasn't held a share of 1st place since April 22 (tied w/ SWB) and has only had one day in sole possession (April 19).
Phillies RHP Roy Oswalt (4-6, 3.79 w/ PHI) will make a ML rehab start - presented by Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Network - against RHP Kyle Weiland (8-6, 3.00).
Tonight is FeRROUS and FeFe 3-Ring Binder Giveaway, presented by The Morning Call. First-pitch is 7:05 p.m.
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