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Pigs Drop Opener in Syracuse

July 4, 2018 - International League (IL1)
Lehigh Valley IronPigs News Release


A five run bottom of the fifth inning lifted the Chiefs over the Pigs 9-2 at NBT Bank Stadium. Tuffy Gosewisch drove in four runs for the Chiefs and set the tone for the Chiefs offense in Syracuse.

The IronPigs took a 2-0 lead in the top of the first against starter Brady Dragmire (1-3). Mitch Walding tripled to put the Pigs up 1-0 and Joey Meneses capped off the scoring with a RBI ground out.

The Chiefs took the lead against Jacob Waguespack (0-5) in the bottom of the fifth inning striking for five runs. Gosewisch blasted a grand slam to put Syracuse up 4-1. Andrew Stephens continued to have success against the Pigs with a run scoring single to put the Chiefs up 5-1.

Syracuse added four runs in the last two frames to take a 9-2 lead. Irving Falu stole home and Yadiel Hernandez singled to put the Chiefs up 8-2 in the seventh. A sacrifice fly in the bottom of the eighth rounded out the scoring for the Chiefs.

Waguespack was lifted after 4 1/3 innings allowing just four hits but five runs. Waguespack struck out three in the outing and walked two. Hoby Milner added 1 2/3 of relief and allowed three hits and struck out two.

The Pigs and Chiefs wrap up their home and home set tomorrow night at 7:05. Enyel De Los Santos goes for his ninth win of the season against Jefry Rodriguez for the Chiefs.

While the Pigs return to Coca-Cola Park over the weekend for a series against the Rochester Red Wings, fans can still purchase tickets for the Fourth on the Field night at Coca-Cola Park tonight.

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, click here or call (610) 841-PIGS (7447).

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