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IL1 Lehigh Valley IronPigs

IronPigs Game Notes

May 16, 2012 - International League (IL1)
Lehigh Valley IronPigs News Release


The IronPigs (22-16) play Game Two of a four-game series against the first-place Indianapolis Indians (22-16) at Coca-Cola Park... With a 4-0 win last night, the Pigs have won back-to-back games and five of their last six contests. After finishing 4-4 on the eight-game, West Division road trip, the Pigs are now 1-0 on this eight-game, West Division homestand. In addition, the Pigs improved to .500 all-time at Coca-Cola Park (152-152) for the first time ever... The Indians -- Pittsburgh's top affiliate -- have now dropped back-to-back affairs. Even so, the red hot Indians remain 8-3 in their last 11 affairs and are 15-6 since starting 7-10 through April 23.

RHP Scott Elarton (4-1, 2.39) will start for LHV against RHP Daniel Cabrera (1-0, 3.24).

Tonight 's game features a Phillie Phanatic appearance, presented by Susan Bella Jewelry. First-Pitch is at 7:05 p.m.

WITH A WIN TONIGHT, THE PIGS...:

* Will win their third consecutive game and fourth straight at home... The Pigs started 2012 by winning their first 7 G at home.

* Will advance above .500 at Coca-Cola Park* (153-152) for the first time in team history (*in home games).




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