IL1 Lehigh Valley IronPigs

Pigs Take Third Straight

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


The IronPigs moved one step closer to matching their all-time wins record Saturday with a 2-1 victory in Rochester. Drew Anderson (9-4) allowed just one run over six-innings and scattered three hits.

After Rochester took a 1-0 lead in the bottom of the first, Anderson and the IronPigs pitching staff would hold the Red Wings' offense at bay the rest of the game. Tom Windle, Edgar Garcia and Pedro Beato (35) each piggy backed Anderson's start with scoreless innings of relief.

Beato's save was his 68th as an IronPig and his 100th in the International League.

The offense backed the strong pitching in the top of the third. A two-run single by Danny Ortiz gave the IronPigs a 2-1 lead against Fernando Romero (5-6). JP Crawford extended his hitting streak to seven games with a pair of knocks in the game.

Crawford and Joey Meneses each had a pair of hits for the IronPigs. For Meneses, it was his 44th multi-hit game of the season. His 44 multi-hit games set an IronPigs record, passing Mike Cervenak who set the record on two separate occasions.

Lehigh Valley has two games remaining in the regular season and is two wins away from its all-time wins record set in 2016. On Sunday Tom Eshelman will head to the mound at 6:05 p.m. against Omar Bencomo.

The IronPigs will return to Coca-Cola Park on Friday, September 7 for Game 3 of the IL-Divisional Round. Don't forget to wear red to support the Pigs throughout the playoffs, which are presented byProvident Bank. Before the game, 5,000 guests will receive an IronPigs rally towel presented by Service Electric Cable TV & Communications. Following the game, enjoy a special postgame fireworks display. Get tickets at IronPigsBaseball.com.

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, go to IronPigsBaseball.com or call (610) 841-PIGS (7447).

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