IL1 Lehigh Valley IronPigs

IronPigs shutout by Knights

August 10, 2019 - International League (IL1)
Lehigh Valley IronPigs News Release


(Allentown, Pa) - Ramon Torres solo home run off JD Hammer (2-2) in the top of the eighth inning provided the game's lone run as the Charlotte Knights (64-53) beat the Lehigh Valley IronPigs (55-61) 1-0.

Ramon Rosso pitched six scoreless innings for the IronPigs and only gave up two hits while issuing four walks. Connor Brogdon pitched a scoreless inning in relief, while Kyle Dohy recorded one out in relief of Hammer. Nick Vincent made his Phillies organizational debut and pitched a scoreless inning in the top of the ninth inning.

Charlotte's Matt Tomshow gave up just one hit over six innings while walking three batters and striking out four. Thyago Vieira (6-4) earned the win after pitching two scoreless innings in relief of Tomshow. Hunter Schryver earned his first save of the season by striking out three batters in the bottom of the ninth inning.

The IronPigs look to avoid a sweep on Sunday afternoon against the Charlotte Knights. First pitch is scheduled for 1:35 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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