IL1 Lehigh Valley IronPigs

LHV Game Notes

Published on June 11, 2018 under International League (IL1)
Lehigh Valley IronPigs News Release


In a battle of the top two teams in the North Division, the first-place IronPigs (35-26) return home to play the opener of a four-game, three-day against the Buffalo Bisons (29-25)... With a 6-2 win in Charlotte yesterday, the Pigs took the rubber match of the three-game series against the Knights and finished 5-1 on the six-game road trip. The Pigs have won six of their last seven contests and are back to their season high-water mark of nine games above .500. After starting the season 8-10, Lehigh Valley is 27-16 since April 27... The Bisons -- Toronto's top affiliate -- swept a doubleheader in Columbus yesterday (9-1, 2-1) to win a three-game set at Huntington Park. After starting 12-16, the Bisons are 17-9 since May 16... The Pigs swept the first meeting in Allentown (3-0) from May 10-12 and have won 10 in a row against Buffalo at Coca-Cola Park dating back to the start of 2017.

RHP Drew Anderson (2-1, 3.33) will start for LHV against RHP Chris Rowley (3-3, 3.40).

Tonight is Fleece Blanket Giveaway Night, presented by Capital BlueCross. First-pitch is at 7:05 p.m.




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