IL1 Lehigh Valley IronPigs

The Setup: Pigs Go for Sweep vs. Pawtucket

Published on May 9, 2018 under International League (IL1)
Lehigh Valley IronPigs News Release


After taking Games 1 and 2 from the Pawtucket Red Sox, the IronPigs go for the sweep today at 10:35 a.m.

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PITCHING MATCHUP

Enyel De Los Santos will face Jalen Beeks as he seeks a fourth victory this season. 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.

De Los Santos ranks second in the IL with a 1.07 ERA. Currently 3-0, he has struck out 33 in 25.1 innings. Beeks has struck out 46 hitters in 26 1/3 innings this season. He the No. 11 prospect in the Red Sox system according to Baseball America.

LAST GAME

Brandon Leibrandt (2-0) continued his dazzling start to 2018, throwing five scoreless frames Tuesday while allowing only four hits, to guide Lehigh Valley to a 4-1 victory over the Pawtucket Red Sox at Coca Cola Park. The win placed the IronPigs atop the International League North Division for the first time since April 8. Click here to read a full recap

HEAD-TO-HEAD

The IronPigs own a 71-80 (.470) record all-time vs. the Red Sox including 9-9 last year.

The PawSox and IronPigs will meet again in Pawtucket on May 25. The Pigs and Red Sox will play a four game weekend series.

TODAY AT COCA-COLA PARK

It's the final Education Day of 2018 at Coca-Cola. A number of local schools will be in attendance for the morning tilt.

The current seven-game homestand, which runs through the weekend, will continue Thursday with an extended pre-game happy hour (5-7 p.m.) and Irish Heritage Night on Thursday. 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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