IL1 Lehigh Valley IronPigs

The Setup: Pigs Look to Break out the Brooms

Published on May 20, 2018 under International League (IL1)
Lehigh Valley IronPigs News Release


After winning the first two games of the series 2-1 and 5-0, the Lehigh Valley IronPigs go for a sweep of the Syracuse Chiefs at 1:05 p.m. today at NBT Bank Stadium.

PITCHING MATCHUP

Drew Anderson makes his second start of the season for the IronPigs. Cesar Vargas makes his eighth start of the year for the Chiefs. 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.

After being activated off the DL on May 13, Anderson took a no decision in his first start against the RailRiders allowing three runs over 4 2/3 innings. Cesar Vergas is still looking for his first win of the season after starting 0-3 in eight starts. The Nationals signed the Puebla, Mexico native in December after he pitched last season with the Padres.

LAST GAME

Six scoreless innings by Cole Irvin (4-1) and three RBI by Joey Meneses lifted the Lehigh Valley IronPigs to a 5-0 victory Saturday afternoon against the Syracuse Chiefs. Meneses finished a single shy of the cycle and is now batting an IL-leading .372 on the year. Click here to read a full recap of Saturday's game.

HEAD-TO-HEAD

The IronPigs have won three of five 2018 contests with the Chiefs taking 2 of 3 at Coca-Cola Park two weeks ago and the Pigs winning the first two this weekend in Syracuse. All-time, the series is tied at 84-84. The Chiefs hold a 45-41 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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