Austin Homers Twice in Setback
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Allentown, Pa. - The SWB RailRiders (Triple-A/New York Yankees) fell behind early and saw an impressive rally fall just short in a 4-3 loss to the host Lehigh Valley IronPigs (Philadelphia Phillies) at Coca-Cola Park on Labor Day afternoon. With the win, the IronPigs clinched the IL's wild-card playoff berth and a postseason rematch between the nearby divisional rivals in the upcoming Governors' Cup playoffs. The IL North champion RailRiders (86-55) will face the 'Pigs (80-62) in Game 1 of the best-of-five series at 7:05 p.m. on Wednesday in Allentown.
Lehigh Valley grabbed a 3-0 lead in the first inning against starter
However, the RailRiders' offense did not awaken until the seventh when
SWB would eventually load the bases with one out in the ninth before Beato struck out
The RailRiders' first home playoff game will be on Friday, Sept. 8 at 6:35 p.m. and playoff tickets are on sale now. For tickets or more information, please call 570-969-BALL (2255) or visit swbrailriders.com.
OFF THE RAILS:
Tyler Austin's two homers lifted his season-long SWB total to 10 in 47 games played. He became the seventh RailRider to record double-digit homers this season.
FIRST-ROUND PLAYOFF SCHEDULE (Best of Five)
G1 Wed. Sept. 6 at Lehigh Valley 7:05p
G2 Thu. Sept. 7 at Lehigh Valley 7:05p
G3 Fri. Sept. 8 vs. Lehigh Valley 6:35p
G4 Sat. Sept. 9 vs. Lehigh Valley 6:35p
G5 Sun. Sept. 10 vs. Lehigh Valley 1:05p
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