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IronPigs Look for Sweep of Chiefs

July 26, 2015 - International League (IL1)
Lehigh Valley IronPigs News Release


The Lehigh Valley IronPigs will go for the sweep of the Syracuse Chiefs on Sunday afternoon. First pitch from Coca-Cola Park is set for 1:35 p.m.

RHP Jason Berken (5-7, 3.39) gets the ball for the IronPigs in the series finale. The right-hander was tagged with the loss on Monday vs. Toledo when he gave up four runs (two earned) on six hits to go along with a walk and three strikeouts over six innings of work. With runners in scoring position, opponents are hitting just .193 against Berken this season.

RHP Bruce Billings (6-4, 4.45) will be on the bump for the Chiefs. Billings got the win in his last start on Tuesday at Buffalo after giving up three runs on six hits while walking three and fanning one in his 5.0 IP. The San Diego native will be making his second start of the season against the IronPigs. Back on April 13 at Coca-Cola Park, Billings got a no-decision when he allowed two runs (one earned) on five hits over five innings of work.

There will be a Phillie Phanatic appearance on Sunday and there is an IronPigs Charities Toy Drive benefitting Valley Youth House. All kids 12 and under can take part in post game Kids Run The Bases presented by Lehigh Valley Health Network.

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