IL1 Lehigh Valley IronPigs

The Setup: Pigs Go for Series Win against Pawtucket

Published on May 8, 2018 under International League (IL1)
Lehigh Valley IronPigs News Release


The IronPigs currently sit a half game behind Pawtucket for first place in the IL North and can move head of the PawSox with a win tonight.

PITCHING MATCHUP

Brandon Leibrandt looks to continue his scoreless streak tonight against Pawtucket. He is opposed by Marcus Walden for the Red Sox. Today's starting pitching matchup is presented by Allentown Family Foot Care, which provides the latest in medical and surgical treatments of the entire foot and ankle. Learn more at affc.com.

Brandon Leibrandt has yet to allow a run this season in his seven appearances. He has made two starts and in 18 innings has held opponents to a .136 BA. Marcus Walden made his Major League debut this season after 11 years in the minors; he is making just his first AAA start of the season after eight big league relief appearances.

LAST GAME

Cole Irvin (2-1) sliced through the Pawtucket Red Sox offense Monday while the IronPigs provided just enough run support early on to secure a 4-1 victory at Coca-Cola Park.

Cowgill broke out of a recent slump, going 2-for-4 with an RBI, while Rickles also went 2-for-4 to extend his hitting streak to five games. The IronPigs had eleven hits, all of them singles. Click here for a full recap.

HEAD-TO-HEAD

The IronPigs own a 70-80 (.467) record all-time vs. the Red Sox including 9-9 last year.

Lehigh Valley took the first game of series from the PawSox last night and currently lead the season series 2-1.

Tonight at the Ballpark

It's Martial Arts Night at Coca-Cola Park. Also 3,000 fans 18 and older will receive a free t-shirt from Teamsters Local 773.

The seven-game homestand will run through the weekend as the Pigs are set to play a four game series against Buffalo. Preview

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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