IL1 Lehigh Valley IronPigs

LHV Game Notes

Published on June 18, 2016 under International League (IL1)
Lehigh Valley IronPigs News Release


The IronPigs (38-29) play a "day-night doubleheader" -- Games 2 and 3 of a four-game series -- against the fourth-place Buffalo Bisons (35-32) at Coca-Cola Park... With a 5-4 walk-off victory in 11 innings last night, the Pigs have tied a season-high with a four-game winning streak and have improved to 6-1 on this 10-day, 10-game homestand. The Pigs own the best record in the IL in June (12-4) and now sport a 23-12 record since May 12 after starting 15-17... The Bisons -- Toronto's top affiliate -- have fallen to 4-7 over their last 11 contests. Still, after starting 11-17, the Bisons are 24-15 since May 7.

In Game 1, RHP Reinier Roibal (0-1, 7.00) will start for LHV against RHP Drew Hutchison (3-3, 3.12).

In Game 2, LHP James Russell (1-2, 3.77) will start for LHV against LHP Scott Diamond (4-6, 3.16).

First-Pitch for Game 1 is at 12:05 p.m. and for Game 2 is at 6:35 p.m., and features postgame fireworks, presented by PA Lottery.




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