Eshelman, Pigs Look To Rebound In Series Finale
The IronPigs (67-49) and Norfolk Tides (54-62) conclude their three-game series Wednesday night. First pitch from Coca-Cola Park is scheduled for 7:05 p.m.
The IronPigs (67-49) and Norfolk Tides (54-62) conclude their three-game series Wednesday night. First pitch from Coca-Cola Park is scheduled for 7:05 p.m.
The Pigs will send RHP
RHP Tom Eshelman makes his 14th start for the Pigs this season. In his last outing, he was tabbed with just his third loss after coming off the disabled list. The right-hander surrendered eight runs on nine hits in four innings.
RHP Alec Asher makes his eighth start for the Tides this season. In his last outing, the Lakeland, FL native tossed six 2/3 innings, allowing three runs on eight hits while striking out six.
The IronPigs (67-49) made a late rally, but came up short as they fell 7-6 to the Norfolk Tides (54-62) Tuesday night at Coca-Cola Park before 8,755 fans.
Two three-run frames from the Tides was too much for the Pigs to overcome, however, the Pigs gave it a shot.
Lehigh Valley had a three-run frame of their own in the bottom of the eighth inning, as
The rally was cut short as
The Pigs brought the top of their lineup to the plate in the bottom of the ninth, however,
The home run for Hoskins was his 28th on the season, adding on to both his International League lead and the new Pigs single-season home run record.
Dylan Cozens then came to bat and would unfortunately strike out to end the game.
The Tides built their early 7-0 lead primarily off the long ball, as Fransico Pena hit a solo shot to lead off the fourth inning to give Norfolk a 2-0 lead.
Later in the inning,
With two runners on in
All seven runs for the Tides came off Pigs starter
In his previous six starts, the 24-year-old had only yielded a combined six earned runs.
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