Pigs see season end in extras
Lehigh Valley saw their season come to an end on Saturday night, as the Pigs were eliminated from the postseason three-games-to-one by the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders. The Riders took game four by a 7-2 final.
Lehigh Valley saw their season come to an end on Saturday night, as the Pigs were eliminated from the postseason three-games-to-one by the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders. The Riders took game four by a 7-2 final.
The game took ten innings, but the RailRiders were able to push ahead for good with five runs in the extra inning, a majority on a grand slam by
It was the third consecutive postseason that Lehigh Valley was eliminated by Scranton/Wilkes-Barre in the first round of the postseason.
Just like the first three games of the series, this contest started with a tight pitcher's duel.
After being dominated by
An inning later,
After the bullpen logged scoreless frames,
With the 2018 campaign now closed, the Pigs and fans can turn their attention to the 2019 season at Coca-Cola Park. Lehigh Valley will welcome the Rochester Red Wings April 4 as the Pigs open the year with a seven-game homestand.
The 2018 Season was the IronPigs' 11th season at Coca-Cola Park and 11th as the top affiliate of the Philadelphia Phillies. Fans can get closer to the team than ever before with a Bacon, USA membership -- a year-round IronPigs experience pass featuring numerous amenities such as savings on parking at games and at the Majestic Clubhouse Store at Coca-Cola Park, on-field VIP access to watch batting practice, access to the annual holiday party, and more. For more information, go to IronPigsBaseball.com or call (610) 841-PIGS (7447).
The 2018 IronPigs baseball season was presented by Capital BlueCross. The 2018 playoffs were presented by Provident Bank.