Globe iconLogin iconRecap iconSearch iconTickets icon

IronPigs Squeak Out One-Run Win to Open Series with Buffalo

Otto Kemp retakes the IL lead with 11th homer
May 20, 2025

Allentown, Pennsylvania (May 20, 2025) – A daring double steal from Óscar Mercado and Erick Brito helped produce the go-ahead run for the Lehigh Valley IronPigs (32-14) in an eventual 5-4 win on Tuesday morning against the Buffalo Bisons (17-27) on Tuesday morning at Coca-Cola Park. Alan Roden began the

Allentown, Pennsylvania (May 20, 2025) – A daring double steal from Óscar Mercado and Erick Brito helped produce the go-ahead run for the Lehigh Valley IronPigs (32-14) in an eventual 5-4 win on Tuesday morning against the Buffalo Bisons (17-27) on Tuesday morning at Coca-Cola Park.

Alan Roden began the game with a leadoff homer for the Bisons, but Otto Kemp answered him with his league-leading 11th homer of the season to tie the game for the ‘Pigs in the bottom of the first inning.

Kemp gave the ‘Pigs in the lead with an RBI single and Gabriel Rincones Jr. added on with an RBI groundout to plate Justin Crawford, making it 3-1.

Josh Rivera swatted a two-run homer down the rightfield line to tie the game for the Bisons in the top of the fifth.

The game stayed tied at two until Mercado and Brito’s heist in the eighth. With Mercado as the lead runner at second and Brito trailing at first, the pair took off on the pitch, with an ensuing error on the throw to third allowing Mercado to score the go-ahead run. Rodolfo Castro then singled home Brito to make it 5-3.

Joey Loperfido singled home a run to bring Buffalo to within one in the ninth, but Devin Sweet (S, 1) got David Scheider to ground into a force out to end the game, stranding the tying run at third base.

Ausitn Schulfer (2-0) turned in a perfect 1-2-3 eighth to earn the win while Sweet held on for the save, giving up one run on two hits and a walk, striking out one.

Justin Bruihl (1-2) took the loss for the Bisons, allowing two runs in one inning on two hits and a walk.

The IronPigs and Bisons continue their series on Wednesday, May 21st at 6:35 p.m. Andrew Painter (1-0, 2.25) is slated to go for the ‘Pigs while Lazaro Estrado (1-3, 5.97) goes for Buffalo.

Follow the IronPigs on Twitter at @IronPigs and like them on Facebook via www.facebook.com/LHVIronPigs.

The IronPigs are presented by Capital Blue Cross.

--#YourHometownTeam--

‘Pigs Drop Heartbreaker to Mets in Extra Innings

Alan Rangel strikes out seven over six innings, allowing just two runs without a walk
July 11, 2025

Syracuse, New York (July 11, 2025) – The Lehigh Valley IronPigs (53-36, 7-8) rallied to reclaim the lead three times after Syracuse Mets (43-48, 12-4) had come back to tie it up, but their final comeback was surpassed in an 8-7 walk-off loss in 10 innings on Friday night at

‘Pigs Snap Losing Streak with Shutout of Mets

Mick Abel carries a no-hit bid into the sixth to lead the shutout charge
July 10, 2025

Syracuse, New York (July 10, 2025) – A quartet of arms: Mick Abel, Josh Walker, Devin Sweet, and Michael Mercado, combined to help pitch the third shutout of the year for the Lehigh Valley IronPigs (53-35, 7-7) as they blanked the Syracuse Mets (42-48, 11-4) 2-0 on Thursday night at

Gabe Mosser Shuts Down Mets For Six Frames but ‘Pigs Ultimately Walked-Off On

Mosser allows just three hits and a walk, striking out four
July 9, 2025

Syracuse, New York (July 9, 2025) – A sterling outing from Gabe Mosser ended up washed away as the Lehigh Valley IronPigs (52-35, 6-7) could not hold onto their shutout bid, getting walked-off on by the Syracuse Mets (41-47, 10-3) 2-1 on Wednesday night at NBT Bank Stadium. Mosser started

‘Pigs Succumb to Late Mets Surge to Drop Series Opener

Rodolfo Castro bombs his eighth homer of the season in loss
July 8, 2025

Syracuse, New York (July 8, 2025) – The Lehigh Valley IronPigs (52-34, 6-6) could not withstand a late barrage of offense from the Syracuse Mets (41-47, 10-3) in a 13-5 loss on Tuesday night at NBT Bank Stadium. Jared Young started the scoring in the first inning for the Mets

IronPigs Unveil Easton ‘City Series’ Look to Complete Lehigh Valley Trifecta

Easton ‘City Series’ Concludes Three-Year Arc to Honor Allentown, Bethlehem, and now Easton
July 8, 2025

IronPigs Unveil Easton ‘City Series’ Look to Complete Lehigh Valley Trifecta Easton ‘City Series’ Concludes Three-Year Arc to Honor Allentown, Bethlehem, and now Easton Easton, Pennsylvania (July 8, 2025) – At a press conference today inside Easton’s City Square, featuring Easton Mayor Salvatore J. Panto, Jr. and Easton Boxing Legend

Weston Wilson Homers as ‘Pigs Dropped by RailRiders in Series Finale

Wilson posts his third multi-hit game of the week
July 6, 2025

Moosic, Pennsylvania (July 6, 2025) – The Lehigh Valley IronPigs (52-33, 6-5) mounted a late rally but it was not enough to erase a seven-run deficit as they fell 9-6 to the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders (46-37, 8-3), on Sunday afternoon at PNC Field. Scoreless until the fourth, Cal Stevenson broke the

Multi-Hit Games for Weston Wilson and Justin Crawford Not Enough as ‘Pigs Bested by RailRiders

‘Pigs and RailRiders wrap series with rubber match on Sunday
July 5, 2025

Moosic, Pennsylvania (July 5, 2025) – The Lehigh Valley IronPigs (52-32, 6-4) could not contain the bats of the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders (45-37, 7-3), as they watched Everson Pereira hit for the 5th cycle in RailRiders history in a 16-6 loss on Saturday night at PNC field. The RailRiders got to

Rafael Lantigua Two-Run Single Helps ‘Pigs Squeeze by RailRiders

‘Pigs win their fourth one-run game of the year over Scranton
July 4, 2025

Moosic, Pennsylvania (July 4, 2025) – The Lehigh Valley IronPigs (52-31, 6-3) won their fourth straight one-run game over the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders (44-37, 6-3), a 5-4 win on Friday night at PNC field. Both teams hit solo homers in the first inning as Garrett Stubbs went deep for the sixth

Keaton Anthony Sets Off Fireworks With Walk-Off of RailRiders

‘Pigs rally for two in the ninth to stun Scranton
July 4, 2025

Allentown, Pennsylvania (July 3, 2025) – The Lehigh Valley IronPigs (51-31, 5-3) rallied for their fourth walk-off win of the season, a 6-5 triumph over the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders (44-36, 6-2) on Thursday night at Coca-Cola Park. Justin Crawford doubled to open the first inning and scored on a Weston Wilson

‘Pigs Erase Six-Run Deficit but Ultimately Fall to RailRiders

Payton Henry smacks ‘Pigs fourth Grand Slam of season, his third homer against SWB
July 2, 2025

Allentown, Pennsylvania (July 2, 2025) – The Lehigh Valley IronPigs (50-31, 4-3) managed to wipe out an early six-run hole, but ultimately could not hold on for the win in a 9-8 loss to the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders (44-35, 6-1) on Wednesday night at Coca-Cola Park. SWB plated the first two

IronPigs and RailRiders Postponed on Tuesday, July 1st

Game will be made up as part of a doubleheader on Wednesday, August 6th
July 1, 2025

Allentown, Pennsylvania (July 1, 2025) – The Tuesday, July 1st game between the Lehigh Valley IronPigs and the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders at Coca-Cola Park has been postponed due to inclement weather. The game will be made up as part of a doubleheader on Wednesday, August 6th, with first pitch slated for

‘Pigs Fall in 11 Innings in Series Finale to Bisons

Nabil Crismatt posts his eighth Quality Start (6IP, 3ER) of the season
June 29, 2025

Buffalo, New York (June 29, 2025) – The Lehigh Valley IronPigs (50-30, 4-2) rallied late to force extra innings but could not find the spark in the extra frames, falling 4-3 in 11 innings to the Buffalo Bisons (32-47, 2-4) on Sunday afternoon at Sahlen Field. Gabriel Rincones Jr. started

Franchise Record Eight Errors Doom ‘Pigs as Four-Game Winning Streak Snapped

Justin Crawford doubles twice and adds a run scored in the loss
June 29, 2025

Buffalo, New York (June 28, 2025) – A franchise record eight errors were too much for the Lehigh Valley IronPigs (50-29, 4-1) to overcome in a 13-3 loss to the Buffalo Bisons (31-47, 1-4) on Saturday night at Sahlen Field. Three errors in the first led to two runs as

Six-Run Fifth Inning Powers ‘Pigs to Fourth Straight Win Over Bisons

Andrew Painter strikes out five over 4.1 innings
June 27, 2025

Buffalo, New York (June 27, 2025) – A six-run fifth inning was more than enough offense for the Lehigh Valley IronPigs (50-28, 4-0) in an 8-3 triumph over the Buffalo Bisons (30-47, 0-4) on Friday night at Sahlen Field. Buffalo got on the board first thanks to a sacrifice fly

‘Pigs Come Out on Top of Slugfest with Bisons for Third Consecutive Victory

Rafael Lantigua finishes a homer shy of a cycle
June 26, 2025

Buffalo, New York (June 26, 2025) – The Lehigh Valley IronPigs (48-28, 3-0) had their offense geared up early as they pounded out 17 hits en route to a 12-8 win over the Buffalo Bisons (30-46, 0-3) Thursday night at Sahlen Field. Rafael Lantigua started the scoring in the second

‘Pigs Pitching Stifles Buffalo Bats for Second Straight Win

Seven different arms combine to allow just one run
June 25, 2025

Buffalo, New York (June 25, 2025) – The Lehigh Valley IronPigs (47-28, 2-0) used seven different pitchers as they silenced the Buffalo Bisons (30-45, 0-2) 7-1 on Wednesday afternoon at Sahlen Field. Scoreless thru the first five innings, the ‘Pigs struck for five in the sixth for the lead. After

IronPigs Come Up Clutch in Extras to Start 2nd Half Slate With a Win

Nabil Crismatt allows just one run in five innings for second straight start
June 24, 2025

Buffalo, New York (June 24, 2025) – The Lehigh Valley IronPigs (46-28, 1-0) snapped their five-game losing streak, starting the 2nd half of the International League schedule with a 4-1, 10-inning triumph over the Buffalo Bisons (30-44, 0-1) on Tuesday night at Sahlen Field. Weston Wilson got the scoring started

IronPigs Officially Eliminated from First Half Playoff Race with Fifth Straight Loss to Red Wings

Keaton Anthony extends hitting streak to 10 games
June 21, 2025

Allentown, Pennsylvania (June 21, 2025) – The Lehigh Valley IronPigs (46-28) lost their fifth straight game to the Rochester Red Wings (27-45) 9-5 on Saturday night at Coca-Cola Park, officially eliminating them from the International League First Half Playoff chase. The IronPigs loss, combined with the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp’s victory

Keaton Anthony Notches Fourth Straight Multi-Hit Game as ‘Pigs Lose to Red Wings

IronPigs fall into tie with Jacksonville for top spot in International League First Half Standings
June 20, 2025

Allentown, Pennsylvania (June 20, 2025) – The Lehigh Valley IronPigs (46-27) lost their fourth straight game to the Rochester Red Wings (26-45) 11-5 on Friday night at Coca-Cola Park. The IronPigs are now tied with the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp for the International League First Half Title. Jacksonville owns the tiebreaker

IronPigs Drop Third Straight Game to Red Wings

Keaton Anthony collects fifth multi-hit game, third straight
June 19, 2025

Allentown, Pennsylvania (June 19, 2025) – The Lehigh Valley IronPigs (46-26) lost their third straight game to the Rochester Red Wings (24-45) 6-1 on Thursday night at Coca-Cola Park. The IronPigs now lead the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp by just a half game in the standings for the International League First

IronPigs Shut Out by Red Wings

Keaton Anthony collects fourth multi-hit game, second straight
June 18, 2025

Allentown, Pennsylvania (June 18, 2025) – The Lehigh Valley IronPigs (46-25) dropped their second straight game to the Rochester Red Wings (24-45), getting shutout 4-0 on Wednesday night at Coca-Cola Park. The IronPigs magic number to clinch the International League First Half remains at four after Jacksonville defeated Syracuse 5-3.

IronPigs Drop Series Opener to Red Wings

Keaton Anthony collects third multi-hit game
June 17, 2025

Allentown, Pennsylvania (June 17, 2025) – The Lehigh Valley IronPigs (46-24) bats went silent in a 3-1 loss to the Rochester Red Wings (23-45) on Tuesday night at Coca-Cola Park. The IronPigs magic number to clinch the International League First Half remains at four after Jacksonville defeated Syracuse 6-4. The

Andrew Painter Fires Five Shutout Frames as ‘Pigs Split Series with WooSox

IronPigs magic number to clinch 1st half title is down to four
June 15, 2025

Allentown, Pennsylvania (June 15, 2025) – Andrew Painter led a dominant Lehigh Valley IronPigs (46-23) pitching staff as they stymied the Worcester Red Sox (37-31) 4-1 on Sunday afternoon at Coca-Cola Park. The win trims the IronPigs magic number to clinch the International League First Half to four. Scoreless thru

IronPigs Rally to Force Extras but Fall in 10 Innings to WooSox

Guillo Zuñiga works a season-high three scoreless out of the bullpen
June 14, 2025

Allentown, Pennsylvania (June 14, 2025) – The Lehigh Valley IronPigs (45-23) were unable to find 10th inning magic for a second straight night as they fell 5-3 to the Worcester Red Sox (37-30) in 10 innings on Saturday evening at Coca-Cola Park. Worcester opened the scoring for a fifth straight

Payton Henry Walks-Off WooSox as ‘Pigs Magic Number Trimmed to Five

Nabil Crismatt tosses his team leading seventh Quality Start of the season
June 13, 2025

Allentown, Pennsylvania (June 13, 2025) – The Lehigh Valley IronPigs (45-22) walked off the Worcester Red Sox (36-30) for a second time this season, winning 4-3 in 10 innings Friday evening at Coca-Cola Park. The walk-off win is the second time the ‘Pigs have walked-off Worcester and third walk-off win