IL1 Lehigh Valley IronPigs

The Setup: Pigs Open Seven-Game Homestand

Published on May 7, 2018 under International League (IL1)
Lehigh Valley IronPigs News Release


After four games with IL-North rival Rochester, the IonPigs begin a three game series against first place Pawtucket at 7:05.

PITCHING MATCHUP

Cole Irvin takes the hill for the IronPigs in his first career start against Pawtucket. He is opposed by Josh Smith 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.

The Pigs have won the last two starts by Cole Irvin including the series finale against Syracuse on 5/2. Irvin went a team high seven innings but did not earn a decision. Josh Smith is making just his third start of his professional career. He has made over 190 appearances out of the pen between the Pirates and Red Sox organization.

LAST GAME

The Pigs fell 6-1 Sunday at Rochester to split their four-game series with the Red Wings. Mitch Walding broke up a perfect game in the fifth inning with a two-out solo home run. Click here for a full recap.

HEAD-TO-HEAD

The IronPigs own a 69-80 (.433) record all-time vs. the Red Sox including a 9-9 record last season.

Lehigh Valley split the opening two-game series with the PawSox in Pawtucket after game one was rained out. The teams meet a total of 13 times this season.

STARTING LINEUP

The Pigs are back in town for 7 games! Here's how we line up tonight vs Pawtucket. pic.twitter.com/HMqsahzJj4

- IronPigs (@IronPigs) May 7, 2018 TONIGHT AT COCA-COLA PARK

It's Healthcare Professionals Night at Coca-Cola Park where we salute healthcare professionals from a variety of fields including medicine, nursing, dentistry, optometry, psychology, and others. It's also a TD Bank Dog Day at Coca-Cola Park featuring $1 Berks hot dogs and the chance to bring your pup to the ballpark. Finally, tonight is our Bacon, USA on-field photo night in which full-season Bacon, USA members will be able to come onto the field at 5:15 p.m. and have their photo taken with members of the 2018 IronPigs.

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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