The IronPigs lost another one run game tonight by a final score of 1 to 2 against the Buffalo Bison. The Pigs got a bunch of hits but only crossed one run across the plate. Thinking back to the runner rounding third and slipping early in the game could have been the difference. One highlight was Domonic Brown returning and extending his hitting streak to 19 game surpassing the team record he was tied with Mike Cervenak. (There was quite a break in between his last game and tonight)
Got to spend an inning with the best broadcast team in the International League (Matt Provence and Jon Schaffer) and even Matt’s son got an inning with the call.
The true highlight of the evening was the Ghost Riders Monkeys riding Dogs show. Early in the game they provided some comedy when one of the dogs took a “break” in deep right field and came out after the game in true old time west showmanship gave us a memorable show. Like I said, the show didn’t go as scheduled as the small herd of goats beelined for longtime intern Mike who was guarding the gate to the Bison’s locker room. The goats ran past Mike and into the tunnel and disappeared for close to 5 minutes. (The look on Mike’s face was priceless). I have to say that Mike is one of the truly dedicated members of the IronPigs family. Without him and his hard work the park would just not be the same. Thanks to the IronPigs for putting this together and would love to see more of this type of entertainment.
We also got a glimpse of our old friend Bubba Bell when the kiss cam aimed in on the Bison dugout. He’s on the DL at the moment but was good to see him regardless.
One last note about the Charity yardsale at Applebees on Cedar Crest Blvd tomorrow. 8:00am to 3:00pm, Free breakfast for all… our raffle with some great prizes and the last chance to purchase a Noise Nation charity cookbook. Come on out and support some good causes.
Speaking of charity, hats off to the IronPig wives for their efforts in the Socks & Underwear fundraiser tonight. It’s nice to see the families doing stuff like this. Many thanks to Mrs. Sandberg and all the wives who worked so hard to put this together.
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So much fun tonight I forgot about the look on Mike’s face when those goats ran past him!! Yes Mike is a very dedicated worker and is an asset to the IronPigs staff. The Bubba Bell Kiss cam thing was priceless too. Would have loved to be on the air but the broadcast went kaflooy after Dan was on, what did you do Dan??? Just kidding!! Hope to see everyone at the Applebee’s yard sale tomorrow!! Oink on!!
Always a blast with the Nation! See you all tomorrow. Scwim on!
Sounds like it was a hoot. Don’t think I didn’t think about hopping a flight to Allentown yesterday morning (and then renting a U-Haul truck and filling it with socks and underwear) after hearing about that promo.
The thing was Dan, Frandson slipped because Ryne put up the stop sign. It might not have been obvious from other areas of the field, but sitting on the 3rd base side that night, Ryne threw up his hands as Frandson rounded 3rd, he didnt see the sign right away and had to stop quick. But you’re right, that run would have been the difference!
Yeah, a bummer. Maybe we should deliver a Philly pretzel to each player for each run scored after the game?