IL1 Lehigh Valley IronPigs

IronPigs Game Notes

September 2, 2012 - International League (IL1)
Lehigh Valley IronPigs News Release


Down to their final two games of the regular season, the IronPigs (74-68) play Game Two of a three-game series against the last-place Buffalo Bisons (67-75) at Coca-Cola Park... With a 6-3 loss last night, the Pigs have now dropped three straight games and five of their last six affairs. Since July 6, the Pigs have gone just 23-32 -- going from a season-high 3.0 games up to a season-high 9.0 games back in the North... The Bisons -- the Mets' top affiliate -- have now won three consecutive games after a 7-16 span. Once 49-45, they've gone just 18-30 since July 14.

LHP Tom Cochran (8-5, 4.15) will start for LHV against RHP Jenrry Mejia (3-3, 3.06).

Tonight is Drawstring Backpack Giveaway, presented by Menchie's... First-Pitch is at 5:35 p.m.

PAWTUCKET CLINCHES:

Behind 8.0 scoreless innings from former IronPigs RHP Nelson Figueroa in a 2-0 win last night, Pawtucket completed the 2012 IL Playoff picture by capturing the Wild Card. The Paw Sox have won 7 of their last 8 contests to return to postseason play for the 2nd consecutive season... Meanwhile, SWB clinched the North Division title Thursday -- marking their 5th in 6 seasons. Since the All-Star Break (July 12), the Yankees boast a 34-16 record -- going from third and 4.0 GB to first and 5.0 GA.

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