Looking at the radar moments ago gave me a chill. Around 7:00-8:00pm tonight there is a big thunderstorm rolling into the Lehigh Valley. It’s going to be cool and wet for sure. Depending on the speed of the front approaching from the west, we might get a little of the game in but I am skeptical to say that there will be 4+ innings played.
One thing for sure is that the 4th annual hot dog eating contest will be held at Coca Cola Park tonight! The Noise Nation has our candidate returning to the contest after a strong finish last year. Steve Richter will be looking to go double digits in weiner consumption as he eyes the title he so cherishes. Go get em Steve! We also have word that another member of the Noise Nation might be in the contest as well.. show up a little early tonight and check out the competition!
Our very own Desk of Decal added this to the comments last night regarding the young pitcher Gwinnett will send to the mound tonight:
It’s always fun seeing some of the top prospects in baseball pass through Coca-Cola Park and one of the best will be on display Monday night when the Ironpigs face Julio Teheran and the Gwinnett Braves. The 20 year old righthander is generally considered the best pitcher not to start 2011 in the major leagues. Teheran is 3-1 1.91 for Gwinnett this year and has also made 2 starts for Atlanta, one of them against the Phillies on May 7. He has drawn comparisons to a young Pedro Martinez.
Facing him to start will be a rehabbing Contreras. Expect him to toss an inning or two before Nate Bump comes in to take over. (That’s if we get that far with the weather)
Fun times and good people! Let’s get to the park and have some fun!
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Fun times and good people…here here!! Go Steve!! Good luck tonight with the hot dog eating contest!!
OinK!
Yep, he tried… didn’t I read that one of the big national competitive chompers was in this?
Doubleheader tomorrow… I’ll be there! 🙂