IL1 Lehigh Valley IronPigs

The Setup: Pigs, Wings Set for Showdown

Published on May 21, 2018 under International League (IL1)
Lehigh Valley IronPigs News Release


After a 3-3 road trip, the Lehigh Valley IronPigs welcome the second-place Rochester Red Wings to Coca-Cola Park for four games. The Pigs hold a half-game lead over Rochester in the IL North Division.

PITCHING MATCHUP

Drew Anderson makes his second start of the season for the IronPigs and will be opposed by Dietrich Enns. 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.

Anderson was activated off the DL on May 13 and took a no decision in his first start, allowing three runs over four and two-thirds. Brought over from the Yankees in 2017 for Jaime Garcia, Enns is 2-4 on the season with a 5.20 ERA. Once a member of the RailRiders, Enns appeared in three games against the Pigs in 2016, allowing just one run in 14 innings.

LAST GAME

The IronPigs outlasted the Syracuse Chiefs on Sunday with a 5-2 win to sweep the series.

In the fifth inning, reliever Brandon Leibrandt made history for the IronPigs when he retired the Chiefs in order. Dating back to 2017, Liebrandt has now thrown 29.2 consecutive scoreless innings, the longest streak in IronPigs history.

HEAD-TO-HEAD

The IronPigs and Red Wings have played three games this season (at Frontier Field) with the home team taking two of three. The two teams meet 18 times during the season.

The IronPigs lead the all-time season series 90-83 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 won 11 of 18 contests.

TONIGHT AT COCA-COLA PARK

It's EMS Night at Coca-Cola Park and well as a TD Bank Dog Day. Fans can enjoy $1 hot dogs and there will be an on-field pregame ceremony recognizing the Emergency Medical teams around the Lehigh Valley brought to you by St. Luke's University Health Network.

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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