IL1 Lehigh Valley IronPigs

IronPigs make Buffalo's world upside-down

Published on April 26, 2019 under International League (IL1)
Lehigh Valley IronPigs News Release


(Allentown, Pa) - The Lehigh Valley IronPigs (15-5) offense continues to roll in 2019 as they beat the Buffalo Bisons (5-13) 7-2 on Friday night.

Bisons left fielder Jonathan Davis hit a two-run home run off Ranger Suarez (2-1) in the top of the third inning. The Bisons took a 2-0 lead, but it wouldn't last long. Catcher Deivi Grullon hit a three-run double off Shawn Morimando (0-2) in the bottom of the third inning to give Lehigh Valley a 3-2 lead.

The IronPigs extended their lead to 5-2 off Morimando in the bottom of the fourth inning. Lane Adams and Gift Ngoepe both hit solo home runs. Adams struck again in the bottom of the fifth inning against Morimando as he hit a two-run single that scored Mitch Walding and Andrew Romine.

Suarez allowed just two runs over 6 1/3 innings while striking out seven batters. Davis extended his scoreless inning streak to 12 2/3 innings. Edgar Garcia pitched the top of the ninth inning for Lehigh Valley.

The IronPigs and Buffalo Bisons will play on Saturday night at Coca-Cola Park. First pitch is scheduled for 6:35 p.m.

The 2019 IronPigs season is the team's 12th as the top affiliate for the Philadelphia Phillies and 12th at Coca-Cola Park. Follow the IronPigs on Twitter at @IronPigs and like them on Facebook via www.facebook.com/LHVIronPigs.

The 2019 IronPigs season is presented by Capital BlueCross.

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