Pigs Sweep Day/Night Twin Bill
July 1, 2012 - International League (IL1)
Pawtucket Red Sox News Release
Cody Overbeck drew a bases loaded walk in the bottom of the ninth inning to give Lehigh Valley a sweep of the day/night doubleheader against the PawSox. The first place Iron Pigs took it 2-1 after taking the day game, 8-5. Will Inman walked in the winning run to fall to 2-3. The Iron Pigs now have a two game lead over Pawtucket (47-38). The PawSox have lost 13 of their last 15 games.
Lars Anderson singled in the sixth to put the PawSox in front 1-0. The lead disappeared in the bottom of the seventh as Daniel Bards' struggles continued. Bard walked leadoff hitter Pete Orr, who eventually scored the tying run. In one inning, Bard allowed a run on one hit, two walks and a wild pitch. It was Bards' third blown save for Pawtucket.
Billy Buckner pitched extremely well, but didn't figure in the decision. Buckner scattered 3 hits over 6 scoreless innings. He walked a pair while registering 6 strikeouts.
The PawSox will be home for a pair against Rochester. Game one is on Monday night at 6:15. Zach Stewart (1-0) faces Samuel Deduno of the Red Wings (1-1).
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