Cloyd Honored as IL's Most Valuable Pitcher
Cloyd, 25, has been among the league's most dominant starting pitchers since Opening Day when he threw six perfect innings in a win against Scranton/Wilkes-Barre en route to being named IL Pitcher-of-the-Week. The Bellevue, Neb., native currently leads the league in ERA (2.35) and WHIP (1.01) while ranking second in opponent batting average (.210) and tied for second in wins (12).
A model of consistency, Cloyd has thrown six or more innings in 21 of 22 starts while allowing three runs or fewer in 20 of those outings.
Cloyd's 12 wins this season are an IronPigs franchise record -- breaking the mark set by RHP Drew Carpenter (11) in 2009. Since 1989, only four Phillies Triple-A pitchers have won more than 12 games in a single season and none since LHP Brian Mazone went 13-3 for the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Red Barons in 2006.
At the midway point of the season, Cloyd's 8-1 record and 2.01 ERA earned him the honor of starting for the IL squad at the 2012 Triple-A All-Star Game in Buffalo, NY.
Combined with his four starts at Double-A Reading, Cloyd is 15-1 with a 2.26 ERA in 26 starts this season and currently is tied for the most wins in all of Minor League Baseball.
Cloyd owns a career Minor League record of 48-22 with a 3.27 ERA in 135 games (92 starts) in parts of five seasons. He is a former 18th round pick of the in 2008 out of Bellevue East (Neb.) High School.
Cloyd is the first IronPigs pitcher in franchise history to win Most Valuable Pitcher honors, although Justin Lehr made eight starts (5-2, 4.75) with Lehigh Valley at the beginning of the 2009 season before being dealt to Cincinnati's organization where he would be named the league's Most Valuable Pitcher at year's end while pitching with Louisville.
He becomes just the second IronPig - joining 1B Andy Tracy in 2009 - to be named to the IL's Postseason All-Star Team.
The other 2012 award winners include Pawtucket's Mauro Gomez (Most Valuable Player), Gwinnett's Ernesto Mejia (Rookie of the Year) and Scranton/Wilkes-Barre's Dave Miley (Manager of the Year).
Single-game tickets and group tickets for all remaining IronPigs home games presented by Capital BlueCross are on sale now and can be purchased at the Coca-Cola Park Ticket Office, online at www.ironpigsbaseball.com or by calling (610) 841-PIGS (7447).
2012 single-game playoff tickets and Playoff Packs are on sale now by calling (610) 841-PIGS (7447) or in-person at the Coca-Cola Park ticket office during normal business hours.
The Lehigh Valley IronPigs are dedicated to providing family-friendly entertainment and are the only Minor League team to offer bubbles to fans entering the AT&T Plaza and balloons for all children exiting Coca-Cola Park.
‘Pigs Fall in 11 Innings in Series Finale to Bisons
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Parkland High School and Shippensburg University Product Gabe Mosser Wins Home Debut as ‘Pigs Snap Skid
Allentown, Pennsylvania (June 12, 2025) – A four-run fourth and an eight-run seventh inning paved the way for the Lehigh Valley IronPigs (43-22) in a 12-3 triumph over the Worcester Red Sox (36-29) on Thursday evening at Coca-Cola Park. The win trims the IronPigs magic number to six to clinch
IronPigs Fall to WooSox for Second Straight Night
Allentown, Pennsylvania (June 11, 2025) – The Lehigh Valley IronPigs (43-22) dropped their second straight game and fifth overall to the Worcester Red Sox (36-28) 13-3 on Wednesday evening at Coca-Cola Park. Worcester again struck first in the first inning for the second straight night. Vaughn Grissom singled in Nick
IronPigs Dropped by WooSox in Series Opener
Allentown, Pennsylvania (June 10, 2025) – The Lehigh Valley IronPigs (43-21) fell 8-1 in their series opener with the Worcester Red Sox (35-28) on Tuesday evening at Coca-Cola Park. The WooSox started the scoring in their first turn at bat. Nate Eaton plated Nick Sogard with the game’s first run
IronPigs Nearly Rally from 10-Run Deficit but Fall Short in Finale to Knights
Charlotte, North Carolina (June 8, 2025) – The Lehigh Valley IronPigs (43-20) dropped their series finale, and first series of the year, with a 10-9 loss to the Charlotte Knights (31-32), on Sunday afternoon at Truist Field. Charlotte jumped out to a 10-0 lead after two innings. Andrew Vaughn started
Cal Stevenson Belts Leadoff Homer but ‘Pigs Bow to Knights
Charlotte, North Carolina (June 6, 2025) – Cal Stevenson blasted the second leadoff homer of the season for the Lehigh Valley IronPigs (43-18) but it was not enough in a 14-2 loss to the Charlotte Knights (29-32) on Friday night at Truist Field. Stevenson took the first pitch of the
Six-Run Second Propels ‘Pigs to Rout of Knights
Charlotte, North Carolina (June 5, 2025) – The Lehigh Valley IronPigs (43-17) used constant offensive pressure early to power a six-run second inning, overwhelming the Charlotte Knights (28-32) for an 11-4 win on Thursday night at Truist Field. The IronPigs got going right out of the chute, as the first
IronPigs Five-Game Winning Streak Snapped by Knights
Charlotte, North Carolina (June 4, 2025) – The Lehigh Valley IronPigs (42-17) rallied from an early three-run deficit but could not hold down the Charlotte Knights (27-31) bats in an eventual 8-3 loss on Wednesday night at Truist Field. Charlotte stormed out to an early 3-0 lead as Brooks Baldwin
‘Pigs Pop Three Homers to Blast By Knights
Charlotte, North Carolina (June 3, 2025) – The Lehigh Valley IronPigs (42-16) offense continued to score at a torrid pace, bashing three homers to power by the Charlotte Knights (27-31) 10-6 on Tuesday night at Truist Field. Kicking things off immediately, Garrett Stubbs got the party going with an RBI
Nine-Run Third Boosts ‘Pigs Past Tide for Fifth Straight Win
Norfolk, Virginia (June 1, 2025) – The Lehigh Valley IronPigs (41-16) kicked off June with a bang, plating nine in the third inning to trounce the Norfolk Tides (20-35) 13-4 in the series finale on Sunday afternoon at Harbor Park. Norfolk actually plated the first run of the game on
IronPigs Sweep Twin Bill to Become First Team to 40 Wins
Norfolk, Virginia (May 31, 2025) – The Lehigh Valley IronPigs (40-16) became the first team in baseball (Major League or MiLB) to reach the 40-win plateau as they swept a doubleheader from the Norfolk Tides (20-35), winning the first game 5-4 in eight innings before taking the second game 5-1.
‘Pigs Pitching Punches Out Season-High 16 to Quell Tides
Norfolk, Virginia (May 30, 2025) – The Lehigh Valley IronPigs (38-16) pitching staff punched out 16 hitters, a season-high, holding down the Norfolk Tides (20-33) for 4-2 victory on Friday Night at Harbor Park. Buddy Kennedy swatted a two-run homer in the third inning, his seventh of the year, to