IL Lehigh Valley IronPigs

Lehigh Valley IronPigs Game Notes

Published on July 30, 2022 under International League (IL)
Lehigh Valley IronPigs News Release


LAST TIME OUT...

The Lehigh Valley IronPigs (52-45) are now two games behind the Durham Bulls (54-43) in the International League East standings as they lost 5-1 on Friday evening. Mickey Moniak provided the only run of the game for Lehigh Valley - a home run in the top of the third inning against Easton McGee (5-5).

The IronPigs managed to record just four hits in the game. Outside of Moniak's home run in the third inning, all the other hits were singles recorded by Jean Segura, Nick Maton, and Jorge Bonifacio.

Durham took a 1-0 lead against Cristopher Sanchez (2-1) in the bottom of the second inning as Ryan Boldt hit an RBI single that scored Xavier Edwards. Boldt struck again in the bottom of the fourth inning when he hit a two-run home run against Sanchez to extend the Bulls' lead to 3-1. Jonathan Aranda added the fourth run of the game for Durham as he hit an RBI single to score Vidal Brujan.

Jim Haley put Durham ahead 5-1 in the bottom of the fifth inning when he hit a solo home run against Ryan Sherriff. The home run for Haley was his 14th of the season. Michael Kelly, Jonathan Hennigan, and Bubby Rossman each pitched a scoreless inning of relief.

JoJo Romero only needed to record one out in relief of Sanchez.

....First pitch today is at 6:35 p.m.

NEWS AND NOTES...

1st Place Showdown

The IronPigs and Durham Bulls meet for the first time since the 2019 season and it comes at a pivotal time where both teams are battling for first place. The IronPigs are fresh off a series win over the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders and the Bulls are coming off a series sweep of the Norfolk Tides. Lehigh Valley is 40-52 all-time against Durham, dating back to the 2008 season. The 'Pigs are 17-27 against the Bulls at Coca-Cola Park and 23-25 in Durham.

Last 10 Games Check-In

-¢ Nick Maton: .357 (15-for-42) with three doubles, three RBI, four walks, two stolen bases, and five runs scored -¢ Ali Castillo: .333 (8-for-24) with three doubles, five RBI, five walks, one stolen base, and two runs scored -¢ Mickey Moniak: .325 (13-for-40) with three doubles, three home runs, six RBI, five walks, four stolen bases, and nine runs scored -¢ Nick Duron: 1-2, 0.96 ERA with two saves in 9.1 innings pitched, seven hits, three runs (one earned), five walks, and 14 strikeouts Call him "Ricky" Ricardo Ricardo Sanchez has been superb on the road this season as he's 3-1 with a 2.83 ERA in nine starts. He has 42 strikeouts in 41 1/3 innings pitched. It's been the complete opposite at Coca-Cola Park, as he's 1-2 with a 6.81 ERA in nine starts.

Friendly Confines of Coca-Cola Park

Dalton Guthrie has been a much better hitter at home than on the road this season. In 33 games at Coca-Cola Park, Guthrie is hit- ting .322 with 10 doubles, five home runs, 22 RBI, 12 walks, and 22 runs scored. In 33 games on the road, Guthrie is hitting .242 with eight doubles, three home runs, 14 RBI, three walks, and 17 runs scored.

Coming Through When it Counts!

The IronPigs are first in the International League with runners in scoring position, hitting .282 (238-845). They are also first in the league with on-base percentage (.392) with runners in scoring position.

Defense! Defense!

The IronPigs are currently sixth in the league in overall defense (.982 fielding percentage). They are also sixth in errors committed (63) and are second in the league in double-plays turned (95).

Pitching Breakdown

Starting Pitchers: 17-25, 4.80 ERA, 97 starts, 369.2 IP, 378 H, 208 R, 197 ER, 46 HR, 32 HB, 141 BB, 320 SO Relief Pitchers: 35-20, 4.80 ERA, 96 games, 20 Saves, 461.1 IP, 438 H, 265 R, 246 ER, 48 HR, 36 HB, 282 BB, 496 SO LEHIGH VALLEY IRONPIGS (52-45) vs. DURHAM BULLS (54-43)

LHP Kent Emanuel (1-1, 3.05 ERA) vs RHP Taj Bradley (1-0, 0.00 ERA)

IRONPIGS RECORDS:

2022 vs. DUR: Overall: 1-3 Home: 0-0 Away: 1-3

All-Time:

Overall: 957-972 Home: 501-464 Away: 456-512 Postseason:

Overall: 6-12 Home: 4-6 Away: 2-6 UPCOMING PROBABLES

Sun - LHP Ricardo Sanchez (4-3, 4.71 ERA) vs. RHP Luis Patino (1-0, 3.68 ERA) Tue - TBA vs. TBA Wed - TBA vs. TBA Thu - TBA vs. TBA Fri - TBA vs. TBA

BACON BITS: KEY PLAYER INFORMATION

P Hans Crouse - Pitched for Team USA in U-18 gold medal winning-game C Donny Sands - Named to the 2015 ABCA/Rawlings All-Region VII Team P Bailey Falter - Named a Florida League Mid-Season All-Star in 2018 INF Dalton Guthrie - Golden Spikes Award watch list in '17 at UF P Braeden Ogle - Held LHH to a .194 average during the 2019 season INF Darick Hall - Won Eastern League Home Run Derby in '19 P Cristopher Sanchez - Began his pro career at age 17 in 2014 with DSL Rays INF Nick Maton - All Freshman Team in Ohio Valley Conference in '16 P Jeff Singer - 2021 IronPigs Pitcher of the Year (67 SO in 53 IP) INF Will Toffey - Traded three times over the last four seasons

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