IronPigs vs. Yankees
Published on July 9, 2009 under International League (IL1)
Lehigh Valley IronPigs News Release
The IronPigs (41-45) open a mini two-game home* series against the first-place Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Yankees (48-34) -- New York's top affiliate. With a 12-0 shutout of Pawtucket last night, the 'Pigs snapped a two-game skid to split the two-game series versus the Red Sox. Still, Lehigh Valley has dropped seven of its last 10 games after winning 13 of 15 contests from 6/14-6/28. Even so, the 'Pigs remain 18-10 in their last 28 affairs...
SWB lost last night, 4-1, to split its two-game series at Buffalo and end its four-game winning streak. The Yanks are 6-2 in their last eight games after falling in seven of their previous eight games... Since SWB started 23-5 (5/8), they've gone just 25-29 -- but LHV has gained just 0.5 G in the span. The Yankees started 11-0 and then 14-1...
LHP Gustavo Chacin (2-3, 3.05) will start for the IronPigs against RHP Josh Towers (3-5, 4.45).
*SERIES SWITCH:
The IronPigs-Yankees series has been shifted to Coca-Cola Park due to the SWB's continuing efforts to correct drainage issues at PNC Field in Moosic. The 'Pigs are offering complimentary tickets to season ticket and mini-plan holders for these upcoming games. In addition, those holding tickets to the games originally scheduled for PNC Field can exchange those tickets for a complimentary Field Level ticket (subject to availability) at Coca-Cola Park.
First-Pitch is scheduled at 7:05 p.m. both tonight and tomorrow.
**NOTE: Phillies All-Star OF Raul Ibanez is scheduled to continue a ML rehab (left groin strain) for the IronPigs.
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