“Celebrate the momentAs it turns into one moreAnother chance at victoryAnother chance to score”
-Rush, “One Little Victory” Lyrics by Neal Peart
About Last Night
Some timely hitting and effective pitching and the Hometown Team stacked another win on the pile. That’s seven in a row and a 9-2 record overall. 9-2 ties their best start ever which came in 2012 ultimately ending after 10-2. The IronPigs now have a one-game lead over Jacksonville and Columbus in the entire 20-team International Leauge
Garrett Stubbs had two hits last night, as did scuffling outfielder Cal Stevenson. It was a good start by RHP Alan Rangel and only got sticky in the eighth when RHP Devin Sweet walked the bases loaded. A double play yielding a run plus a strikeout and he got out of it, though. RHP Michael Mercado shut things down in the ninth.
Check out the lineup on the day in 2012 when that hot start came to an end: Podsednik RF, Frandsen SS, D.Brown LF, H.Luna 3B, Thurston 2B, Overbeck 1B, D Mitchell CF, Gosewisch C, Suomi DH
Roster Update
Before last night’s game, INF Christian Arroyo, who had been day-to-day with a hamstring, hit the Injured List. Activated from the Development List was RHP John McMillon.
The Roster Overview post with player capsules has been updated: HERE
Printable Roster: 040925 LHV Roster
Other Resources
Series preview with Syracuse information and pitching and promotional overview: HERE
Learn more about the deep, deep bullpen: HERE
GAME DAY!
First Pitch: 6:45PM
All Gates: 5:00PM. *Happy Hour*
Note: last season with 6:45 start they just opened everything at 5:00. When it goes to 7:05, then it will be just the plaza at 5:00PM and the club at 5:30.
Promotion: Happy Hour.
Twisted Tea Happy Hour is from 5–7 PM – all locations where domestic draft is served
- $3.00 Bud Light, Coors Light, Miller Lite, Michelob Ultra, Yuengling Lager
- $4.00 Twisted Tea, Sam Adams Boston Lager, Sam Adams Seasonal
1$ Hot Dogs for happy hour have been discontinued.
What Else?: IronPigs will play as Coquís tonight.
Weather: More cold. More wind. Throw in the off-chance of a shower.
Pitching match-up:
IronPigs: RHP Seth Johnson (1-0, 1.93)
Syracuse: RHP Justin Hagenman (0-0, 8.22)
Fun Fact
From IronPigs Media:
The IronPigs are just one of two teams (Omaha) in the International League to have already racked up 10+ homers and 10+ stolen bases. The ‘Pigs’ five triples also leads the International League, with their slugging % slotting in third (.444) as well as OPS (.797).
See you at the park,
@Kram207
Featured Image of Erick Brito, by Cheryl Pursell. It was edited to fit the space.
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