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Pigs Drop Opener in Toledo

July 19, 2018 - International League (IL1)
Lehigh Valley IronPigs News Release


A three-run bottom of the eighth lifted the Mud Hens over the Pigs 4-3 in the opening game in Toledo. Mike Gerber homered twice including a game tying home run in the eighth for the Mud Hens.

The IronPigs jumped out to a 2-0 lead in the top of the third against Tyler Alexander. Dean Anna brought in the first run of the ball game with a RBI single and was chased home one batter later on triple by Collin Cowgill. Joey Meneses and Danny Oritz each had two hits in the game for the Pigs.

Drew Anderson tossed seven-innings but did not earn a decision in the ball game. Anderson struck out eight and allowed just three hits. Anderson worked in to the eighth but did not record an out. Tom Windle (9-4) allowed two runs in the eighth and was charged with the loss.

Tyler Alexander allowed a pair of unearned runs in 7 1/3 innings for the Mud Hens. He struck out four and scattered seven hits in his start. Zac Reininger (4-1) allowed a run in the top of the ninth on an Adron Chambers single but earned the win for the Mud Hens.

Mike Gerber tied the game in the bottom of the eighth inning to tie the game at two. It was his second solo home run of the game. Christian Stewart put the Mud Hens on top with a two run single off Windle to complete the come back.

The Pigs and Mud Hens continue their four game set tomorrow night at 7:05. Ranger Suarez goes for his second win as a Pig against Matt Hall for Toledo.

The IronPigs return home July 24 when they welcome the Gwinnett Stripers. That Tuesday evening contest will be Christmas in July at Coca-Cola Park with 1,500 kids receiving an IronPigs Elf on the Shelf presented by Lutron. Get to Coca-Cola Park for holiday music, Majestic Clubhouse Store discounts and visits from Santa and Mrs. Claus. Get tickets here.

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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