With the activation of Jim Thome, Pete Orr has been optioned to the IronPigs.
Orr & Bocock collide trying to field a grounder – Cheryl Pursell
Welcome back Pete!
Updated roster coming soon.
Dishing fast
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What can Brown do for you?* IronPigs 10 – Braves 1
*That headline appeared on the May 1-6 cover of Pork Illustrated and how prophetic it was!
Domonic Brown rips the first of his two home runs.
“Downtown” Domonic Brown went 4 for 5 with TWO home runs a double and single, 3 RBIs and 4 runs scored – all leading to 11 total bases – “How do you like all that?”
Brown is hitting .415 (17 for 41) with 13 runs scored 2 doubles 4 HR, 6 RBI and 1.211 OBP in his last 10 games. In June (4 games) he’s hitting .500!
Domonic Brown is back – like it or not nay-sayers!
Kevin Frandsen joined in with a 3 for 5 effort throwing in a double 1 RBI and 2 runs scored.
Starting pitcher Tom Cochran warms up with an interesting grip.
Steve Susdorf 3 for 5 with 3 RBI and a run scored.
Even Birthday boy Cody Overbeck added a 2-run dinger.
Pitching was also stellar with Tom Cochran getting the win with a 5 inning 1 hit, 0 run effort. B.J. Rosenberg gave up the only run on a solo shot by the Braves Ernesto Mejia. J.C. Ramirez fresh off the R-Phils joined Brian Sanches for 1 each no hit – no run innings. The staff would only surrender 2 total hits.
All was well until Erik Kratz got nailed in the back following Brown’s 2nd HR. Benches cleared, bullpens cleared, words were exchanged – no punches were
Great views from the Oasis tables.
thrown. Braves Pitcher Todd Redmond was ejected along with Braves Manager Dave Brundage.
With three more games left in the series it just might get nasty. We’ll also have to wait and see who if anyone is issued suspensions and/or fines after review by International League President Randy Mobley. Note that the IronPigs bench never crossed the foul line – we’ll see what happens – it could be interesting (or ugly).
Great night at the Red Robin Oasis table area – great view – great food – great people. Even Mrs. DiPro made her way to the game this evening!
Click below to hear “The Voice” Matt Provence with the wrap-up.
Downtown Dishing
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IronPigs Updated Roster 6/4
Kratzie’s Back
J.C. Ramirez is up from the R-Phils
49 Transactions so far in 2012
10 of the 25 on the Phils (current) active roster have been on LHV roster in 2011 or 2012
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Dishing (an anti-rain dance)
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‘Pigs can’t weather storm – lose to PawSox 4-3
Despite another Domonic Brown HR the IronPigs were unable to get the win. Unfortunately, Andres Blanco had a throwing error
What the Hail?
that resulted in an unearned run and struck out looking to end the game with the tying run on base. He’ll shake it off after taking some frustration out on the bench with his bat. (Report courtesy of Cheryl Pursell)
Derrick Mitchell got hit in the hand and according to a tweet by Chuck Hickson (@PHLBaseballNsdr) “it doesn’t look good”. Let’s hope it’s not too bad we certainly need D.Mitch in the lineup!
Tough one for LHV to lose and we’ll see if we can complete the split on Monday at the final doggie day – 7:05pm start!
Click below to hear “The Voice” Matt Provence with the wrap-up.
Beautiful day for a game – it’s didn’t end that well for the ‘Pigs – or the fans
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Domonic Brown – Forrrggett Abooouutt It!
Great outing by Horst – 2 innings – 1 hit – 0 runs – 1 BB – 0 K
OUCH! Speedy Recovery D. Mitch!
Just after the game it started to rain…
…then it started to blow – hard – at least 6 umbrellas inside out – a jacket flying up in the air and even a plastic bag…
…and then it got worse…
…just before the hail started!
Dishing in Hail
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Lindsey Knupp has a “banner” day – Best Promotions Directory in the Minors!
The Story of the Bang-A-Banner Giveaway 2012
The IronPigs game at Coca-Cola Park on Saturday was designated “old school” and there was to be an “old school banner” giveaway to the first 3,000 
fans over 18.
What most people don’t know the bang-a-banner that was given out was not the original, intended old-school banner giveaway. As I made my usual trek around the Park I learned of this debacle. I then sought Lindsey to get her reaction to the “case of the missing banners”. We all know how rabid some ‘Pigs fans are with their giveaways so imagine if no giveaway available.
That is in fact what might have happened but you didn’t even know it did you? Most fans where unaware since Lindsey Knupp, Director of Promotions/Entertainment was able to find a replacement, get it designed, printed and have it delivered in time to save the giveaway all at the last-minute possible – Awesome! BTW, we will see those missing banners one day soon!
Most casual fans and even some of the “seasoners” don’t realize all that Lindsey does which is way more than moderating the on field activities and calling out launch-a-ball numbers – that’s the fun part I’m sure – but there is much more!
Director of Promotions/Entertainment Lindsey Knupp has a “banner” day – old school style!
As the Director of Promotions & Entertainment, Lindsey is responsible for, ordering promotional giveaways, all in-game entertainment, generating the nightly PA script & game production schedule, run staff meetings before each home stand, book bands & National Anthem singers, coordinate the Internship Program for thirteen full-time interns, manage promo crew game-staff, and manage the mascots, performers and probably more!
“How do you like all that”
So next time you see Lindsey around the Park be sure to thank her for keeping everyone entertained and for being a major reason capacity crowds continue to fill Coca-Cola Park. Great Job Lindsey!
Dishing Grateful (for all the great staff at CCP)
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‘Pigs split with PawSox – Mitchell 8 RBI’s
Three straight singles by John Suomi, Cody Overbeck and Steve Susdorf loaded the bases for Derrick Mitchell. Having a good view from section 107, you could just tell it was not going to hook foul and was blasted into the lower parking lot. Certainly a shame to waste a Grand Slam on a loss (7-6) but Mitchell gets player of the day ripping 8 combined RBI’s both games.
Mitchell also had the game winning hit in the first game in “walk off fashion” ripping pitcher Tazawa into left for the game-winning base hit plating Domonic Brown who singled. The night was filled with plently of action and stellar play from both teams. All in all a great nearly 5 hr 45 min of baseball in front of a capacity crowd at Coca-Cola Park.
Pitching was decent enough but Dave Bush got a little roughed up surrendering 9 hits, 5 ER, and 3 HR including a two-run shot by Lars Anderson. Always remember don’t make fun of ‘Larrrrsss’!
LHV has split 3 double inning 7 games so far this season, which considering past results isn’t that bad. Now I sort of hope there are more of them.
Pix after the boxes.
Andres Blanco warm-ups
Derrick Mitchell warm-ups
Bill Butler and crew wet down the field just before the first pitch.
Scott Elarton with a rough outing (3 HR) yet the IronPigs find a way to win (5-4)
Domonic Brown singles and scores the game winning walk-off run from the bat of Derrick Mitchell
Staring pitcher Dave Bush had a rough outing giving up 3 HR
Cody Overbeck rips a two-run hommer
Derrick Mitchell drives ’em all in with a Grand Salami out of the Park
Umpire Travis Carlson is a good sport and what is FeRROUS wearing?
“Leaving on a Jet Plane” I know when I’ll be back again – Sunday!
Split Dishing
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Suomi the $$! ‘Pigs 14 – Braves 4
The IronPigs scored 8 runs in the 9th (tying a franchise record). The hitting was lead by John Suomi (3 run homer) “the $$” who
(Photo courtesy of Cheryl Pursell)
went 2-4 with 4 RBI and some stellar play at 1st base. Tuffy Gosewisch (3 run homer) went 3 for 5 with 3 RBI. Kyle Hudson also with a great night 3-5 with 2 RBI. LHV batted around in the 9th plating 8 – even Dave Bush walked and scored. Cody Overbeck also with a great night going 2-4 with 2 RBI. Can’t leave Kyle Hudson out 3-5 with 2 runs scored. LHV went 7-14 with RISP and left only 3 – “How to like all of that”?
Starter Tyler Cloyd went 6 innings and gave up 6 H 3 ER 4 SO and no BB. Phillippe Aumont who garnered the win (and a blown save) pitched 2 giving up 2 H 1 ER, 1 SO and 1 BB. Tyson Brummett finished the 9th 3 up 3 down to give the pigs a split in the series.
LHV will take the long ride home and return to Coca-Cola Park and tomorrow’s game time is 7:05pm against the PawSox. The IronPigs could take the lead in the IL North with a sweep of the Sox – bring the Brooms and the NOISE!
The ‘Pigs are hot at home – let’s hope the bats stay hot! That’s the way to end May!
Click below to hear “The Voice” Matt Provence with the wrap-up. [audio http://www.dccvoip.com/audio/LHV%20Recap%205-31.mp3]
| Lehigh Valley IronPigs | |||||||||||
| Player | Pos |
AB |
R |
H |
2B |
3B |
HR |
RBI |
BB |
SO |
AVG |
| Kyle Hudson | CF |
5 |
2 |
3 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
.275 |
| Kevin Frandsen | 2B |
4 |
2 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
.266 |
| Domonic Brown | LF |
4 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
.256 |
| John Suomi | 1B |
4 |
1 |
2 |
1 |
0 |
1 |
4 |
0 |
0 |
.327 |
| 1- Tim Kennelly | PR-3B |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
.200 |
| Cody Overbeck | 3B-1B |
4 |
1 |
2 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
0 |
2 |
.276 |
| Steve Susdorf | RF |
5 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
.273 |
| Tuffy Gosewisch | C |
5 |
3 |
3 |
1 |
0 |
1 |
3 |
0 |
0 |
.250 |
| Andres Blanco | SS |
5 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
.208 |
| Tyler Cloyd | P |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
.167 |
| a- Michael Spidale | PH |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
.279 |
| Phillippe Aumont | P |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
.000 |
| b- Dave Bush | PH |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
.222 |
| Tyson Brummett | P |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
.000 |
a-Struck out for Cloyd in the 7th. b-Walked for Aumont in the 9th.
1-Ran for Suomi in the 8th.
BATTING
2B: Gosewisch (6, Redmond), Overbeck (16, Redmond), Suomi (6, Russell, A).
HR: Suomi (3, 6th inning off Redmond, 2 on, 2 out), Gosewisch (3, 9th inning off Varvaro, 2 on, 2 out).
TB: Suomi 6; Frandsen; Blanco, A; Hudson 3; Gosewisch 7; Susdorf; Overbeck 3.
RBI: Hudson 2 (10), Suomi 4 (9), Overbeck 2 (26), Frandsen (8), Susdorf (6), Gosewisch 3 (12).
2-out RBI: Hudson; Suomi 3; Overbeck; Susdorf; Gosewisch 3.
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Susdorf 2.
SAC: Cloyd.
SF: Overbeck; Frandsen.
Team RISP: 7-for-14.
Team LOB: 3.
FIELDING
DP: 3 (Frandsen-Blanco, A-Suomi 3).
| Gwinnett Braves | |||||||||||
| Player | Pos |
AB |
R |
H |
2B |
3B |
HR |
RBI |
BB |
SO |
AVG |
| Felix Pie | CF |
4 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
.255 |
| Collin DeLome | RF |
4 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
.000 |
| Ernesto Mejia | 1B |
4 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
2 |
.314 |
| Christian Marrero | LF |
4 |
0 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
.259 |
| Joey Terdoslavich | 3B |
4 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
.186 |
| Jose Yepez | C |
3 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
.275 |
| Josh Wilson | SS |
4 |
1 |
2 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
.242 |
| Lance Zawadzki | 2B |
2 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
.231 |
| Todd Redmond | P |
2 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
.000 |
| a- Stefan Gartrell | PH |
1 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
.261 |
| Adam Russell | P |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
.000 |
| Jaye Chapman | P |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
.000 |
| Anthony Varvaro | P |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
.000 |
a-Singled for Redmond in the 7th.
BATTING
2B: Pie 2 (2, Cloyd, Cloyd), Wilson, Jo 2 (10, Cloyd, Aumont).
TB: Mejia; Gartrell; Marrero 2; Wilson, Jo 4; Pie 4.
RBI: Mejia (40), Marrero 2 (19), Gartrell (31).
2-out RBI: Marrero.
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Redmond.
GIDP: Terdoslavich, Wilson, Jo, Pie.
Team RISP: 4-for-10.
Team LOB: 3.
BASERUNNING
SB: Mejia (5, 2nd base off Cloyd/Gosewisch).
FIELDING
E: Zawadzki (1, fielding).
| Lehigh Valley IronPigs | |||||||||||
| Player |
IP |
H |
R |
ER |
BB |
SO |
HR |
ERA |
|||
| Tyler Cloyd |
6.0 |
6 |
3 |
3 |
0 |
4 |
0 |
2.47 |
|||
| Phillippe Aumont (BS, 1)(W, 1-0) |
2.0 |
2 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
5.25 |
|||
| Tyson Brummett |
1.0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
2.51 |
|||
| Gwinnett Braves | |||||||||||
| Player |
IP |
H |
R |
ER |
BB |
SO |
HR |
ERA |
|||
| Todd Redmond |
7.0 |
5 |
4 |
4 |
1 |
4 |
1 |
2.76 |
|||
| Adam Russell (L, 3-2) |
0.2 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
3.57 |
|||
| Jaye Chapman |
1.0 |
5 |
7 |
2 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
3.09 |
|||
| Anthony Varvaro |
0.1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
3.15 |
|||
HBP: Yepez, J (by Cloyd).
Pitches-strikes: Cloyd 87-56, Aumont 28-17, Brummett 13-9, Redmond 105-76, Russell, A 23-10, Chapman, J 41-25, Varvaro 9-7.
Groundouts-flyouts: Cloyd 9-0, Aumont 2-0, Brummett 1-1, Redmond 8-5, Russell, A 1-1, Chapman, J 2-1, Varvaro 0-1.
Batters faced: Cloyd 23, Aumont 8, Brummett 3, Redmond 27, Russell, A 5, Chapman, J 10, Varvaro 2.
Inherited runners-scored: Chapman, J 1-0, Varvaro 2-2.
Umpires: HP: Jon Merry. 1B: Jeff Gosney. 3B: A.J. Johnson.
Weather: 87 degrees, cloudy.
Wind: 5 mph, Varies.
T: 3:00.
Att: 3,548
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Downtown Domonic Brown! ‘Pigs halt losing streak – ‘Pigs 6 – Braves 3
Downtown Domonic Brown finally blasted a homer – said it was commin’ a few posts ago! More to come! The rest of the IronPigs lead by Cody Overbeck, Steve Susdorf, Derrick Mitchell, and Tug Hulett finally stopped their 6 game losing streak with timely hitting and decent pitching.
Click below to hear “The Voice” Matt Provence with the wrap-up.
| Lehigh Valley IronPigs | |||||||||||
| Player | Pos |
AB |
R |
H |
2B |
3B |
HR |
RBI |
BB |
SO |
AVG |
| Andres Blanco | SS |
5 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
.208 |
| Kevin Frandsen | 2B |
5 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
.266 |
| Domonic Brown | LF |
5 |
1 |
3 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
.264 |
| John Suomi | C |
5 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
.314 |
| Cody Overbeck | 1B |
3 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
.271 |
| Steve Susdorf | RF |
2 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
2 |
0 |
.286 |
| Derrick Mitchell | CF |
3 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
1 |
.244 |
| Tug Hulett | 3B |
4 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
1 |
.286 |
| Tom Cochran | P |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
.000 |
| Jeremy Horst | P |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
.000 |
| a- Kyle Hudson | PH |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
.264 |
| B.J. Rosenberg | P |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
.000 |
| David Purcey | P |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
.000 |
| Michael Schwimer | P |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
.000 |
a-Struck out for Horst in the 7th.
BATTING
2B: Suomi 2 (5, Junge, Hughes, D), Overbeck (15, Junge), Hulett (2, Hughes, D).
HR: Brown (1, 6th inning off Junge, 0 on, 2 out).
TB: Suomi 4; Mitchell; Frandsen; Brown 6; Susdorf; Hulett 2; Overbeck 2.
RBI: Brown (17), Overbeck (24), Susdorf (5), Mitchell (22), Hulett (3).
2-out RBI: Brown; Overbeck; Hulett.
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Hulett 2; Rosenberg.
SF: Mitchell.
Team RISP: 3-for-6.
Team LOB: 7.
FIELDING
E: Blanco, A (9, throw).
| Gwinnett Braves | |||||||||||
| Player | Pos |
AB |
R |
H |
2B |
3B |
HR |
RBI |
BB |
SO |
AVG |
| Luis Durango | CF |
3 |
2 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
0 |
.286 |
| Felix Pie | RF |
5 |
1 |
2 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
.235 |
| Stefan Gartrell | LF |
4 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
2 |
.257 |
| Ernesto Mejia | 1B |
5 |
0 |
3 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
0 |
1 |
.315 |
| Joey Terdoslavich | 3B |
4 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
2 |
.190 |
| Josh Wilson | SS |
3 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
2 |
.236 |
| Shawn McGill | C |
4 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
.083 |
| Greg Paiml | 2B |
4 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
.212 |
| Eric Junge | P |
3 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
.000 |
| Dusty Hughes | P |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
.000 |
| a- Christian Marrero | PH |
1 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
.250 |
| Jose Lugo | P |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
.000 |
a-Singled for Hughes, D in the 8th.
BATTING
2B: Mejia (14, Cochran).
3B: Pie (3, Cochran).
TB: Mejia 4; Marrero; Durango; Paiml; Wilson, Jo; Pie 4.
RBI: Mejia 2 (39).
2-out RBI: Mejia.
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Terdoslavich; Junge; McGill 2; Wilson, Jo; Pie 2.
Team RISP: 3-for-15.
Team LOB: 11.
BASERUNNING
SB: Durango (23, 2nd base off Cochran/Suomi), Gartrell (5, 3rd base off Cochran/Suomi).
FIELDING
E: Wilson, Jo (11, throw).
PB: McGill (1).
| Lehigh Valley IronPigs | |||||||||||
| Player |
IP |
H |
R |
ER |
BB |
SO |
HR |
ERA |
|||
| Tom Cochran |
3.0 |
4 |
2 |
2 |
3 |
3 |
0 |
4.70 |
|||
| Jeremy Horst |
3.0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
2 |
0 |
1.93 |
|||
| B.J. Rosenberg (BS, 1)(W, 1-0) |
1.2 |
3 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
0 |
1.45 |
|||
| David Purcey (H, 4) |
0.1 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
4.87 |
|||
| Michael Schwimer (S, 6) |
1.0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
3.93 |
|||
| Gwinnett Braves | |||||||||||
| Player |
IP |
H |
R |
ER |
BB |
SO |
HR |
ERA |
|||
| Eric Junge |
7.0 |
6 |
3 |
2 |
2 |
4 |
1 |
4.20 |
|||
| Dusty Hughes (L, 0-1) |
1.0 |
3 |
3 |
3 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
4.29 |
|||
| Jose Lugo |
1.0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
3.86 |
|||
WP: Rosenberg, Hughes, D.
IBB: Susdorf (by Junge).
Pitches-strikes: Cochran 60-33, Horst 40-27, Rosenberg 43-28, Purcey 18-10, Schwimer 9-7, Junge 99-64, Hughes, D 32-19, Lugo 17-12.
Groundouts-flyouts: Cochran 4-1, Horst 4-2, Rosenberg 0-2, Purcey 0-0, Schwimer 2-0, Junge 10-3, Hughes, D 1-1, Lugo 1-1.
Batters faced: Cochran 16, Horst 11, Rosenberg 8, Purcey 3, Schwimer 3, Junge 29, Hughes, D 7, Lugo 4.
Inherited runners-scored: Purcey 1-0.
Umpires: HP: A.J. Johnson. 1B: Jon Merry. 3B: Jeff Gosney.
Weather: 91 degrees, clear.
Wind: 1 mph, Varies.
T: 3:15.
Att: 2,972.
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‘Pigs “Flanded” – lose 6th in a row – Oy Vey!
The IronPigs lose their 6th straight and are “Flandayed” 4-0 against the Gwinnett Braves. Two more games in the series before they return to the friendly confines of Coca-Cola Park against the PawSox of all things. Let’s hope the long bus ride home changes LHV’s MoJo.
1st – Nada
Nothing going on in the first as both teams go 3 up 3 down.
Top 2nd– RISP
Tuffy toughs one out with an infield single to deep short.
Michael Spidale cutttonn and missed – 1 out
Cody Overbeck grounds out into a 5-4 fielder’s choice just beating out the DP throw to first – 2 out
D. Mitch singles to center – runners on 1st and 2nd.
Tim Kennelly grounds into another 5-4 fielder’s choice to end the inning – 3 out
- (0 R – 2 H – 1 RISP)
Bottom 2nd – Still Nada
Jose Yepez walked for the Braves’ first base runner and that’s where he remained.
Top 3rd – 3 up / 3 down
Pat Misch cutttonn and missed – 1 out
Andres “Let’s Go” Blanco grounds out to short – 2 out
Kevin Frandsen – grounds out to short – 3 out
- (0 R – 2 H – 1 RISP)
Bottom 3rd – Pat Down
A pop-out and two star worthy bunt coverage outs by Misch gives him a second 3 up – 3 down
Top 4 – Bats… silent…
Domonic Brown flies out to deep center – he just missed that one – 1 out
Tuffy Gosewisch pops out to 2nd – 2 out
Michael Spidale – grounds out to short – 3 out
- (0 R – 2 H – 0-1 RISP)
Bottom 4 – HPB + Error = Runs
Collin DeLome leads off with a HBP
Stefan Gartrell singles and the ball gets under the glove of Spidale – runners now on 2nd and 3rd – 0 out
Ernersto Mejia –cutttonn and missed – 1 out
Jeff Terdoslavich reaches on a fielder’s choice bases loaded – 1out
Jose Yepez is hit by a pitch and the Braves lead 1-0 – still loaded – 1 out
Josh Wilson singles to left – 2-0 – still loaded – 1 out
Lance Zawadski hits a “Baltimore Hop with a Kangaroo Hop” for the 2nd out but another run crosses – Braves 3 – ‘Pigs 0
Yohan Flande grounds out to Blanco – 3 out
Top 5 – Lone Hit
Cody Overbeck cutttonn and missed – 1out
D. Mitch cutttonn and missed – 2 out
Tim Kennelly singles and Pat Misch grounds out to end the inning.
- (0 R – 3 H – 0-1 RISP)
Bottom 5 – Domonic Brown new CF
Joey Terdoslavich singles in Collin DeLome but Domonic Brown erases Stefan Gartrell at third for hs 2nd outfield assist from CF – Braves 4 – ‘Pigs nil
Top 6 – Picked
Andres Blanco lines to left – 1 out
Kevin Frandsen grounds out to 2nd – 2 out
Domonic Brown walks and is subsequently picked – 3 out
- (0 R – 3 H – 0-1 RISP)
Bottom 6 – Down Pat
3 up 3 down for Misch
Top 7 – ‘Pigs ”Flanded”
Yohan Flande ‘Flandes’ Gosewisch, Spidale, and Overbeck in order.
- (0 R – 3 H – 0-1 RISP)
Bottom 7 – They Misched
Misch completes the 7th retiring Pie, Durango, and DeLome – Braves 4 – ‘Pigs zip
Top 8 – Varvaro uses his… butt?
D. Mitch smacks a liner directly to Collin DeLome – 1 out
Tim Kennelly grounds out off relief pitcher Anthony Vavaro’s back side – 2 out
Steve Susdorf draws a walk.
Andres Blanco a.ka. Andy White {Americanization courtesy M. Provence} strikes out to end the inning.
- (0 R – 3 H – 0-1 RISP)
Bottom 8 – AhhSanches – Bless you
Relief pitcher Brian Sanches retires Gartrell, Mejia, and Terdoslavich in order to end the inning.
Top 9 – Down and out
Frandsen, Brown and Gosewisch are retired in order to end the game and LHV loses their 6th game in a row to GWI 4-0.
- (0 R – 3 H – 0-1 RISP)
Dishing in a slump…
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