LHV Game Notes
Published on August 1, 2015 under International League (IL1)
Lehigh Valley IronPigs News Release
In a battle of two of the top three teams in the IL since June 14, the IronPigs (47-60) play Game 2 of a three-game series at Coca-Cola Park against the South's first-place Norfok Tides (62-43) -- owners of the best record in the league... With a 10-6 loss last night, the Pigs have dropped four consecutive games and have fallen to 0-3 on this five-game homestand. Still, the surging Pigs have won 18 of their last 30 affairs and sport the IL's third-best record (25-18) since June 14 after falling to their low-water mark (22-42) of the season... The Tides -- Baltimore's top affiliate -- have won three straight games and are now 12-4 since the All-Star Break. Additionally, the Tides have won 25 of their last 36 contests since June 21 to seize control of the South Division.
LHP Anthony Vasquez (7-3, 3.73) will start for LHV against RHP Eddie Gamboa (8-7, 3.53).
Tonight is Bacon Cap Giveaway Night, presented by East Stroudsburg University... First Pitch is at 6:35 p.m.
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