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IL1 Lehigh Valley IronPigs

The Setup: Pigs Seek Fifth Straight Home Victory over Scranton

June 26, 2018 - International League (IL1)
Lehigh Valley IronPigs News Release


The IronPigs and RailRiders resume their four-game set tonight at 7:05 p.m.

PITCHING MATCHUP Cole Irvin and David Hale take ball in tonight's contest. The pitching matchup is presented by Allentown Family Foot Care, which provides the latest in medical and surgical treatments for the entire foot and ankle. Learn more at affc.com.

Irvin goes for this IL-leading ninth win of the season tonight. Last time out against the RailRiders, Irvin went seven innings, allowing eight hits and three earned runs while striking out two. The lefty is tied for the IL lead with eight victories and ranks inside the top 5 with a 2.61 ERA. Hale did not earn a decision against the Pigs last time out in Moosic. Hale is 3-2 on the season with a 4.26 ERA in 10 starts.

LAST GAME Starter Enyel De Los Santos did not earn a decision but tossed six solid innings for Lehigh Valley in a 3-2 victory over the RailRiders. The IL ERA leader allowed just two runs, a pair of solo home runs, and five hits. De Los Santos struck out five and walked two. He has allowed three runs or fewer in all 14 starts this season and two or fewer in 12.

Trevor Plouffe delivered the victory with a solo home run of his own in the eighth inning. Click here to read a full recap.

HEAD-TO-HEAD The Railriders lead the Iron Rail rivalry 7-6 in 2018. This season at Coca-Cola Park the IronPigs are 4-0 vs. their rivals from up north. Dating back to last year the Pigs are 12-3 at home against SWB.

The IronPigs swept the Railriders in a three game set the last time they came to Coca-Cola Park in April. SWB will make one more trip to Coca-Cola Park during the final home stand of the year to wrap up the Iron Rail Rivalry.

TONIGHT AT COCA-COLA PARK It is soccer night at Coca-Cola Park and 1,500 fans 17-and-under will receive a bacon scarf. Every Tuesday at Coca-Cola Park is a Lucky Ticket Tuesday presented by the PA Lottery. During tonight's game, four lucky fans will receive an IronPigs prize pack and a special gift from the PA Lottery for fans 18 and over.

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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