IL1 Lehigh Valley IronPigs

The Setup: Pigs Look to Even the Series

Published on May 16, 2018 under International League (IL1)
Lehigh Valley IronPigs News Release


After the RailRiders battled back from a 3-0 deficit to win game one 4-3, the Lehigh Valley IronPigs look to even the series at 6:35 p.m.

PITCHING MATCHUP

IL ERA leader Enyel De Los Santos takes the ball for Lehigh Valley. The RailRiders will send Chance Adams to the mound. 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.

With an IL best 0.84 ERA, De Los Santos goes for his team leading fifth win. In six starts, De Los Santos has yet to allow more than one earned run in a start. A top 100 prospect, Adams is making his third start of the year against the IronPigs. Adams is 0-2 with a 5.67 ERA this season and is 0-1 against the Pigs.

LAST GAME

The Lehigh Valley IronPigs and Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders resumed the Iron Rail Rivalry on Tuesday night at PNC Field. After rallying back from a 3-0 deficit, the RailRiders completed the comeback with a walk-off walk by Vince Conde to win 4-3.

Drew Anderson returned to the mound after missing the first six weeks of the season with a forearm strain. Anderson was perfect through the first four frames, including two strikeouts. He went 4 2/3 in his 2018 debut and allowed three runs but did not earn a decision. Click here for a full recap.

HEAD-TO-HEAD

The Pigs lead the season series with the RailRiders 4-3, including a 3-0 home record.

The two teams last met in April at Coca-Cola Park. The Pigs swept their IL rival including a double-header sweep to wrap up the 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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