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The Setup: Pigs Go for Two Straight in Syracuse

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


After rallying to win Game 1, the Lehigh Valley IronPigs look to take Game 2 and the series at Syracuse today at 1:05 p.m.

PITCHING MATCHUP

Cole Irvin goes for his third straight victory this afternoon. Former MLB All-Star Edwin Jackson starts for Syracuse. 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.

Irvin has won his last two starts and is 3-1 on the season. The reigning IL Pitcher of the Week has gone seven innings in his last three starts and at least six in his last five. The Chiefs will send World Series Champion Edwin Jackson to the mound this afternoon. He's 2-1 on the year with a 3.44 ERA.

LAST NIGHT

Joey Meneses provided the game-winning power Friday for Lehigh Valley, launching a two-out ninth-inning home run off Chris Smith as the IronPigs rallied to defeat the Syracuse Chiefs 2-1 at NBT Bank Stadium. The victory keeps the Pigs atop the International League North Division. Click here to read a full recap of last night's game.

HEAD-TO-HEAD

The teams have split their four 2018 contests with the Chiefs taking 2 of 3 at Coca-Cola Park two weeks ago and the Pigs winning last night in Syracuse. All-time, the Chiefs hold a slight edge in the series with an 84-83 overall mark. The Chiefs hold a 45-40 edge on games played in Syracuse, but the Pigs have had a winning record at NBT Bank Stadium in each of the last three seasons.

The Chiefs next trip to Coca-Cola Park will be July 2-3 for a two-game series.

NEXT WEEK AT COCA-COLA PARK

The Pigs return home Monday night for a four-game series against IL North opponent Rochester.

Highlighting next week's homestand is the Hispanic Heritage Celebration May 23-24 presented by La Mega Radio. There will also be a tocino jersey auction and cap raffle sponsored by Tito's Handmade Vodka during the two-night event. To purchase tickets for the Hispanic Heritage Celebration, click 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, click here or call (610) 841-PIGS (7447).

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