Power prevailed propelling the ‘Pigs to victory and what a great night it was for baseball. Many were happy to enjoy some pleasant weather (for a change) to go along with some ‘Pig Power’! Both Erik Kratz and Andres Blanco each ripped two-run homers in the 2nd that would lift LHV to victory and end their 3 game losing streak .
IronPigs employees are always on top of it! I asked a gentleman at Fan Services a question and he knew the exact answer and delivered it promptly and professionally. It’s small touches like that we sometimes take for granted and we are lucky to be close enough to visit Coca-Cola Park often. I spoke with a couple tonight who travels from Pike County and mentioned they wouldn’t travel anywhere else for a game!
The ‘Pigs will have another shot at a “brunch” game today (10:35 am) and will hopefully fair better then last Wednesday’s trampling by the Bisons 12-1. Righty Dave Bush (2-2, 3.05) takes the hill for Lehigh Valley and the Knights send up lefty Eric Stults (1-0, 1.13).
“Pork Rinds”
– Of the ‘Pigs 87 Runs, 52 have been scored in the first half of the game and 35 in the latter half.
– 6 of the 14 (total) HR have been hit by LHV catchers.
– LHV has scored first in 17 of 25 games and are 9-8 when scoring first and are 5-3 when their opponent scores first.
– Since his 5 run, 1 inning outing at Pawtucket on April 10th, Raul Valdes has given up 8 H, 0 ER, 0 BB, and 17 K for a 0.00 ERA during that span.
– Mike Fontenot is riding a 5 AB hit streak and leads the team in AVG, OBP, SLG, and OPS.
Off to the pix and The Voice – we’ll see you at the Park!
Dan* "Sonny Crockett" Johnson (1B) begins the second with a solo shot to right.
(*yes I know it was Don Johnson)
(Photo courtesy of Cheryl Pursell)
"Holy Kratz!" Erik Kratz answers Johnson with the game winner as he hits a two-run shot to left that scores Fontenot who previously singled.
Rynos like Power!
(Photo courtesy of Cheryl Pursell)
Andres Blanco touches 'em all with another two-run dinger to right following a Kevin Frandsen single.
Mike Fontenot (IS "FontenYES") and now has a 5 at bat hitting streak. That's right he's got a hit in his last 5 at bats (including 3-3 tonight) and is now hitting a blistering .407 in 8 games since joining LHV.
FeRROUS puts the whammy on the Knights who would not score again in this game!
Strong outing for Scott Elarton.
6 IP, 3H, 1 ER, 3 BB, 1K
(Photo courtesy of Cheryl Pursell)
Perfect night for Baseball at Coca-Cola Park!
Raul Valdes slays the Knights.
2 IP, 0 H, 0 ER, 0 BB, 4K
(Photo courtesy of Cheryl Pursell)
Jake Diekman saves the ninth after striking out 3 (with 1 HBP).
Click below to hear “The Voice” Matt Provence with the wrap-up.
Go Pigs!
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