IL1 Lehigh Valley IronPigs

IronPigs Game Notes

Published on May 23, 2013 under International League (IL1)
Lehigh Valley IronPigs News Release


The Pigs (20-25) play Game One of a four-game series against the South Division leading Norfolk Tides (31-15) -- who boast the second-best record in the IL (Indianapolis is 32-15) and the third-best record (Fort Myers is 32-13) in all of Minor League Baseball... With a 9-2 win on Tuesday over Rochester, the Pigs took the home series, 3-1, and have now won four of their last five affairs... The Tides -- Baltimore's top affiliate -- won 4-3 over Durham yesterday to split the two-game home series. The Tides are 20-6 in their last 26 contests since starting 11-9 on April 24. In fact, take out their season-series with Durham (0-2-3 in five series), the Tides are 8-0 in its other eight series.

RHP Ethan Martin (4-2, 5.23) will start for LHV against RHP Jair Jurrjens (4-1, 3.14).

Tonight is Rally Towel Giveaway Night, presented by Service Electric... First-pitch is scheduled for 7:05 p.m.




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