IL1 Lehigh Valley IronPigs

LHV Game Notes

Published on August 15, 2018 under International League (IL1)
Lehigh Valley IronPigs News Release


In a battle of the top two teams in the IL, the North Division-leading IronPigs (73-48) play the rubber match of a three-game, home series against the South-leading Durham Bulls (66-52) at Coca-Cola Park... With a 6-5 loss last night, the Pigs snapped their three-game winning streak and have now dropped five of their last eight games. Over a longer stretch, Lehigh Valley has won 25 of its last 37 contests and owns a 44-23 record since June 3 -- going from 0.5 games back to 9.5 games ahead. With a win by Scranton/WB last night, the Pigs' Magic Number remains at 10... The Bulls -- Tampa's top affiliate -- have posted just a 4-6 record since last being at their season high-water mark at 62-46 on Aug. 4... Durham took the first meeting between the two teams from April 20-22 at DBAP.

RHP Drew Anderson (8-3, 3.95) will start for LHV against RHP Chih-Wei Hu (3-7, 4.75).

Tonight is Strike Out Cancer Night, presented by Air Products... First-Pitch tonight is at 7:05 p.m.

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