IL1 Lehigh Valley IronPigs

The Setup: Pigs, Wings Set for Round 3

Published on May 23, 2018 under International League (IL1)
Lehigh Valley IronPigs News Release


After taking the first two games of the series, the Lehigh Valley IronPigs can win the four-game set with second-place Rochester tonight at Coca-Cola Park. First pitch is scheduled for 7:05 p.m.

PITCHING MATCHUP

Tom Eshelman takes the mound against Zack Littell, who is making his second start against the IronPigs this season. 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.

Tom Eshelman is coming off one of his best starts of the season. Although he didn't earn a decision in the outing, Eshelman went five innings and allowed just six hits and two runs. Littell made his Triple-A debut against the Pigs on May 5 at Frontier Field. The 18th overall prospect in the Twins' system tossed six scoreless innings and allowed just two hits, earning the win.

LAST NIGHT

A three-RBI day by Trevor Plouffe and seven innings of one-run ball by Enyel De Los Santos (5-1) propelled the Lehigh Valley IronPigs to the 4-3 victory overthe Rochester Red Wings. Three runs in the bottom of the second put the Pigs in front for good. Click here to read a full recap.

HEAD-TO-HEAD

The Pigs lead the season series with the Red Wings 4-2. After splitting a four-game series at Frontier Field, Lehigh Valley has taken the first two games this week at Coca-Cola Park.

The IronPigs lead the all-time season series 92-83 and last season took 13 of 22 from the Red Wings. The Pigs have not lost a season series to Rochester since 2015 when the Red Wings went 11-7 vs. the Pigs.

TONIGHT AT COCA-COLA PARK

Tonight begins a two-night Hispanic Heritage Celebration presented by La Mega Radio. The two-night celebration features a Tocino jersey auction presented by Tito's Vodka, as well as a cap raffle. Tonight's festivities begin with a team photo giveaway and autograph session brought to you by People First Credit Union. The gates will open at 5:30 p.m. with 5,000 fans receiving a team photo and the chance to receive autographs from members of the 2018 IronPigs until 6:15. The IronPigs will wear their Tocino jerseys and caps for both tonight's contest and tomorrow's game. Fans will be able to bid on the jerseys and purchase raffle tickets for the caps until the seventh inning of Thursday's contest. While at the ballpark, fans can enjoy a variety of Hispanic food and drinks which will be available during the Hispanic Heritage nights.

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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