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Pigs Go for Sweep in Syracuse

May 20, 2017 - International League (IL1)
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Pigs Go For Sweep In Syracuse May 21st 2017, 03:47

Syracuse, NY - The IronPigs (28-14) and Syracuse Chiefs (13-25) conclude their three-game series with at 1:05 p.m. today at NBT Bank Stadium.

The Pigs will send RHP Ben Lively (5-1, 3.19) against Syracuse RHP Kyle McGowin (1-2, 5.79). Today's starting pitching matchup is presented by Allentown Family Foot Care, which provides the latest in medical and surgical treatments of the entire foot and ankle. Learn more at affc.com.

RHP Ben Lively makes his eight start for the Pigs the season and has won four out of his last five decisions with the lone exception being a no-decision on May 4 against Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders. In his last outing on May 16, Lively tossed six innings and allowed five runs on six hits while fanning five in the Pigs 9-5 win over the Rochester Red Wings. It was Lively's 16th career win as an IronPig, placing him in sixth place all-time in franchise history.

RHP Kyle McGowin makes his fifth start of the season for the Chiefs after not factoring into the decision in his last outing on May 16 against the Buffalo Bisons. In that outing, McGowin tossed six inning, yielding three runs on five hits while striking out three in a 6-3 loss to the Bisons.

Nick Williams hit a solo home run in the top of the 10th inning to give the IronPigs (28-14) a 4-3 victory over the Syracuse Chiefs (13-25) Saturday afternoon at NBT Bank Stadium.

Williams led off the top of the 10th with the go-ahead and eventual game-winning home run on a fly ball to right-center field to give the Pigs the 4-3 victory.

Pedro Beato then came on in the bottom of the 10th to notch his 13th save of the season. After Irving Falu grounded out to begin the inning, Grant Green doubled to left to give the Chiefs the tying run in scoring position. Beato then bounced out Rafael Bautista before hitting Adrian Sanches with a pitch. With two outs and runners on first and second, Beato struck out Brandon Snyder to preserve the 4-3 Pigs win.

Trailing 3-1 going into the top of the ninth inning, the Pigs needed yet another late inning rally to get past the Cheifs and have now won 14 out of their last 15 ball games.

Eshelman tossed eight solid innings for the Pigs before giving way to Cesar Ramos who picked up the win. Eshelman gave up his three runs (two earned) on six hits while striking out four.

The 2017 Season is the IronPigs 10th Anniversary season at Coca-Cola Park and 10th as the top affiliate of the Philadelphia Phillies. The IronPigs are debuting the brand-new Bacon, USA, Membership Program this season -- a year-round IronPigs experience pass featuring numerous new amenities such as savings on parking at games and at the Majestic Clubhouse Store at Coca-Cola Park, on-field VIP access to watch batting practice, access to an annual holiday party, an invitation to an exclusive player and coaches photo session and more. For more information, visit ironpigsbaseball.com or call (610) 841-PIGS (7447). Memberships and group outings are on sale now.

The 2017 IronPigs baseball season is presented by Capital BlueCross.

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