IL1 Lehigh Valley IronPigs

IronPigs Game Notes for July 19

Published on July 19, 2009 under International League (IL1)
Lehigh Valley IronPigs News Release


The IronPigs (46-47) will play the finale of a four-game series against the Rochester Red Wings (44-47) -- Minnesota's top affiliate. With their first doubleheader sweep of their season last night (7-5, 6-0), the 'Pigs have now won three games in a row and five of their last seven contests. In fact, Lehigh Valley is now 23-12 (.657) in the past 35 affairs... The Wings have now dropped three in a row and four of their last five after a 10-4 stretch.

RHP Drew Carpenter (8-2, 2.85) will start for the IronPigs against LHP Reid Santos (1-2, 4.91).

First-Pitch is scheduled for 5:35 p.m. for FeRROUS Piggy Bank Giveaway, presented by Toyota. Next up is an 8-game South Division road trip (Charlotte, Gwinnett) starting Monday. LHV is 7-1 in SD venues in '09.

THIRD IS A CHARM!:

With the two wins last night, LHV passed both ROC and PAW and moved into 3rd place in the North for the first time in team history. Previously, they'd held sole possession of 4th place for 10 days in team history (4/16; 6/24-7/2).

BACK TO .500?:

With a win tonight, the 'Pigs will be back to .500 for just the second time ever. LHV has only been at .500 for one day in franchise history (38-38 on 6/28/09 after a 6-1 win vs. NOR) -- the first time in 220 G... and for the first time for a Phils' Triple-A affiliate since Ottawa was 22-22 on 5/25/07 -- span of 318 G (2 years, 1 month, 3 days)... LHV is 1-6 in opportunities to get to .500 this season; 1-8 in franchise history... LHV has never been over .500...

With a win today, the IronPigs will also:

- Sweep just their second series in franchise history (first: 6/15-6/18/09 @ DUR)... and their first ever at Coca-Cola Park.

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