IL1 Lehigh Valley IronPigs

Pigs Drop Finale in Rochester

Published on July 1, 2018 under International League (IL1)
Lehigh Valley IronPigs News Release


The IronPigs surrendered two separate leads on Sunday afternoon in Rochester, and fell in the finale of their three-game series 7-6. The Red Wings narrowly avoided being swept at home after the Pigs had already won the first two games of the series.

Cole Irvin ran into trouble early when the Red Wings scored three runs in the second inning. The frame started when Kennys Vargas and LaMonte Wade each collected extra base hits to kick off an inning where eight total batters stepped to the plate. Irvin settled from their to bide time for the Pigs offense, but was lifted in the sixth inning after allowing a pair of doubles.

Lehigh Valley chipped away at the lead in third inning thanks two a two-out, two-RBI single from Damek Tomscha to cut the lead to just one run. Joey Meneses lead off the fourth inning with a double, paving the way for two more runs from the Pigs, capped off by a run scoring single from Alexi Amarista to put Lehigh Valley ahead. Amarista later collected his first home run this season in the seventh to cap a 3-for-4 day at the plate.

Tomscha widened the gap in the fifth inning with his second home run in as many games, but that lead would not last. Irvin was lifted in the sixth inning after allowing an RBI double to Chris Carter. Both Hoby Milner and Tom Windle blew save opportunities for the Pigs. The Wings scratched across two runs in the eighth inning against Windle (6-3) to sink the Pigs for good.

The IronPigs return to Coca-Cola Park on Monday when they welcome the Syracuse Chiefs for a short two-game set. Prior to the game, 3,000 adults (18 and over) will receive a Patriotic T-Shirt, and all fans can bring their furry friends for another TD Bank Dog Day.

The 2018 Season is the IronPigs' 11th season at Coca-Cola Park and 11th as the top affiliate of the Philadelphia Phillies. Fans can get closer to the team than ever before with a Bacon, USA membership -- a year-round IronPigs experience pass featuring numerous amenities such as savings on parking at games and at the Majestic Clubhouse Store at Coca-Cola Park, on-field VIP access to watch batting practice, access to the annual holiday party, and more. For more information, visit IronPigsBaseball.com or call (610) 841-PIGS (7447).

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