The Pigs lost last night to Syracuse 2 to 4. The bats were there and plays were being made but they just couldn’t get the rally to come together.
Following the 2 inning Concepcion start, Joe Savery came in and pitched 7 solid innings allowing 5 hits and 1 run, striking out 7 and allowing no walks. Thinking the Ironpig’s team therapist needs to work on innings 1 and 2 with Savery. Do the Ironpig’s have an “official” therapist? Maybe hypnotism… maybe something…
Anyways, this weekend is going to be busy. The Pigs will be traveling to Pawtucket for one game after tonight’s game vs. the Chiefs. Due to an International League rule, every team must have at least one home game over this holiday weekend. The forecast for tomorrow in Pawtucket is partly sunny so it could be worse…they could travel all that distance for a rain out. The Pig’s will endure a 5 hour busride each way, play in Pawtucket and return on Sunday to a forecasted 97 degrees on Sunday! (for those attending the Noise Nation tailgate on Sunday.. don’t forget the sunscreen) Look for some tired Pigs Sunday evening.
The Phillies injuries have sent the minor league affiliates scrambling to adjust rosters. If you’ve noticed Keoni De Renne in the dugout and wondered who he is.. you will find out that he was called to the Lehigh Valley directly from Clearwater. He has spent time in Reading this season also. The 31 year old minor leage veteran has played in only 23 games this season.
On to more important things. The Pretzel burger stand has moved! On my daily game lap around the park I noticed it over behind section 119 close to the turkey stand. The same burgers, the same great team cooking up the goodness and same great toppings. I breathed a sigh of relief as I was concerned when I didn’t see it parked next to the clubhouse store the past two games. Another good night with the thursday whole hog pick picken. The rolls were still hamburger rolls but the server was more careful to allow the pork to drain a little before adding it to the sandwich. I sampled 2 plates (for quality purposes) and neither sandwich roll became soggy.
OINK!
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Any truth to the rumor that Savery gave up 6 runs on 2 hits and 6 walks while pitching a simulated first and second inning in the bullpen yesterday before he came in the game? Nope? Oh, well, I’m glad he did well, and we didn’t have to blow up the ‘pen for the next few days using everyone out there. I wish we could have won the game…
lol. I thought of you the other day when a friend game me his extra club level seat. I was excited to see what the “food of the day” was only to find it was crab patties. Note: I am very allergic to crab. Really want to try one of those waffles and ice cream.
I’d bet the relocation of Pretzel Burger folks directly had to do with getting Lutron Electronics’ bus into at&t Plaza as part of their promotion…
Anyhoo it worked out for me as I was in 120… that burger was super!!
I was out in the noise nation area at the start of the game last night so I could get some good closeup pictures of D-Brown. After the anthem I moved about 15-20 feet closer to the right field corner. Then, 10 minutes later Chase Lambin’s homerun bounced on the concrete almost right in front of my original spot. I guess I should have stayed where I was.
Good news about the pork sandwiches but I still wish they’d have a kaiser roll. Next Thursday game isn’t until July 29th and that one is at 11:05 AM. Hard to believe there are only 3 more Thursday games this year.
I’ll be taking the night off tonight. Gave my tickets away but I’ll still probably catch some of the game on tv. I don’t want to miss it if Domonic Brown does something amazing.
“Happ”y July 4th as the Philadelphia Daily News is saying J.A. Happ will be starting on Sunday for the Ironpigs.