The Pigs set out today to avoid a sweep. With Scott Mathieson making his first start since the last Tommy John surgery there was hope to escape a series sweep in Pawtucket this afternoon.
Scott Mathieson was held on a short leash and only pitched 3.2 innings but wow what a 3.2 innings it was. Scott struck out 7 and walked one, allowing only 1 hit and no runs. His pitch count was at 62 pitches, 40 of those for strikes.
Jason Grilli came on in relief and went 1.1 scoreless innings. Mike Zagurski and Michael “Phear the Phro” Schwimer came on to close out the game.
For the hitters, Cody Overbeck hit his first career HR at AAA putting the Pigs up 1-0 in the 3rd inning. Rich Thompson followed with a double and scored on a Jeff Larish single.
The bullpen held and the Pigs took the game by a final score of 2-0.
The Pigs return home tomorrow for the start of an 8 game homestand facing first the Indianapolis Indians and then 4 games with the Charlotte Knights. This will be the only appearance at The Coke for both teams this season.
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Mathieson looked dominant. Showed a great slider, splitter and even curveball along with a 98mph fastball.
Phew, I was afraid we were going to have to start talking about a Cooperstown Hall of Fame curse.
Go on a 4 game road trip with a 5 game lead and return home with a 5 game lead. I’ll take that.
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