ironpigsbaseball.com - News http://ironpigsbaseball.com/ Infinity Site Manager en-us Wed, 1 Sep 2010 11:24:00 http://www.ironpigsbaseball.com/pressbox/news/index.html?article_id=1078 Renew your season tickets or mini plans (36-game and 18-game plans only) today and receive a special offer during the final homestand of the season this Labor Day weekend.  For each ticket renewed, you will receive a special ‘Loaded Value’ ticket that may be used for concessions or merchandise and will be valid for the final four games this season, September 3 thru September 6. Wed, 1 Sep 2010 11:00:00 http://www.ironpigsbaseball.com/pressbox/news/index.html?article_id=1069 The IronPigs season may be winding down, but that doesn’t mean the fun is! Come out to Coca-Cola Park and help the IronPigs celebrate another exciting season as only four home dates remain for the 2010 season! Two fireworks nights, a Coca-Cola Park Photo Frame Giveaway and Fan Appreciation Day are all on tap for the final home stand of 2010. Wed, 1 Sep 2010 10:30:00 http://www.ironpigsbaseball.com/pressbox/news/index.html?article_id=1079 Andy Tracy’s eighth inning grand slam broke open a one-run game and sent the IronPigs to a 9-3 victory over the Pawtucket Red Sox Wednesday night at McCoy Stadium. Wed, 1 Sep 2010 10:02:00 http://www.ironpigsbaseball.com/pressbox/news/index.html?article_id=1077 The Lehigh Valley IronPigs and the Phillies Wives are teaming up with National Audubon Society to support long-term restoration efforts in the Gulf Coast region after the horrific oil spill that has devastated the ecosystems in that region. Tue, 31 Aug 2010 20:48:00 http://www.ironpigsbaseball.com/pressbox/news/index.html?article_id=1076 The International League announced its postseason All-Star Team and Award Winners as selected by the circuit’s managers, coaches, media, and club representatives. Durham slugger Dan Johnson has been named the IL’s Most Valuable Player on the strength of his League-leading 30 home runs and 95 RBI. Tue, 31 Aug 2010 12:10:00 http://www.ironpigsbaseball.com/pressbox/news/index.html?article_id=1064 Memberships for the 2011 IronPiglets Kids Club presented by the Lehigh Valley Zoo go on sale on Sunday, August 29.  The 2011 membership includes the best benefits ever offered, including tickets to three IronPigs games, a special 2011 IronPiglets t-shirt, a limited-edition IronPigs backpack (NEW FOR 2011!) and much more!  The Kids Club is available to children 12 and under.  Memberships are just $15 and make a wonderful birthday or holiday gift. Wed, 25 Aug 2010 21:07:00 http://www.ironpigsbaseball.com/pressbox/news/index.html?article_id=372 "Pig Tales in the Barnyard" -- the popular off-season storytelling event featuring Farmer Sally -- returns on Saturday, September 11 at 10 a.m. YOU are invited to join Farmer Sally at the Majestic Clubhouse Store at Coca-Cola Park for a special FREE story telling event.  Thu, 19 Aug 2010 08:00:00 http://www.ironpigsbaseball.com/pressbox/news/index.html?article_id=1053 The IronPigs 2011 schedule is highlighted by 24 home games against the Yankees, Red Sox and Mets’ Triple-A affiliates, a franchise-record 12 Saturday home games and 34 overall weekend dates, the club announced today.  The IronPigs kick off their fourth season on Thursday, April 7 against their Northern Division rivals, the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Yankees at Coca-Cola Park at 7:05 p.m. Tue, 17 Aug 2010 15:05:00 http://www.ironpigsbaseball.com/pressbox/news/index.html?article_id=1049 Head back to school in style this year by stopping at the Majestic Clubhouse store for some back-to-school shopping. The IronPigs Team Store, equipped with hats, jerseys, t-shirts, sweatshirts, duffel bags, pens, pencils and more, is sure to have something for everyone to start the new school year.   Mon, 16 Aug 2010 12:32:00 http://www.ironpigsbaseball.com/pressbox/news/index.html?article_id=1066 The Philadelphia Phillies have signed left-handed pitcher Nate Robertson to a minor league contract and assigned him to Lehigh Valley, the Phillies announced Tuesday. Mon, 16 Aug 2010 02:31:00 http://www.ironpigsbaseball.com/pressbox/news/index.html?article_id=1075 Greg Dobbs went 2-for-2 with two walks, a two-run homer and three RBI and Nate Robertson tossed six scoreless innings as the IronPigs blanked the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Yankees 6-0 in front of 9,120 fans at Coca-Cola Park. Sun, 15 Aug 2010 20:47:00 http://www.ironpigsbaseball.com/pressbox/news/index.html?article_id=1074 Andy Tracy scampered around from first on a Cody Ransom double down the left field line with two outs in the bottom of the eighth to score the go-ahead run in an 8-7 come-from-behind victory at Coca-Cola Park. Sat, 14 Aug 2010 15:00:00 http://www.ironpigsbaseball.com/pressbox/news/index.html?article_id=1073 Michael Martinez laced a double to left in the seventh inning plating Pete Orr with the eventual game-winning run in a 3-2 come-from-behind win over Lehigh Valley Sunday night at Alliance Bank Stadium. Sat, 14 Aug 2010 14:00:00 http://www.ironpigsbaseball.com/pressbox/news/index.html?article_id=1072 Scott Mathieson pitched his way out of a huge jam in game two and in the process snapped the IronPigs five-game losing skid as Lehigh Valley hung on to beat the Syracuse Chiefs 6-4 Saturday night to split a doubleheader at Alliance Bank Stadium.  Fri, 13 Aug 2010 21:34:00 http://www.ironpigsbaseball.com/pressbox/news/index.html?article_id=1071 The Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Yankees rode a six-run sixth inning to a 10-7 win over the IronPigs Friday Night at PNC Field in Moosic, PA. Thu, 12 Aug 2010 20:32:00 http://www.ironpigsbaseball.com/pressbox/news/index.html?article_id=1070 Nate Robertson didn’t get a lot of help defensively and got zero offensive support in his IronPigs debut as the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Yankees blanked the IronPigs, 5-0, Thursday night at PNC Field in Moosic, PA. Wed, 11 Aug 2010 20:47:00 http://www.ironpigsbaseball.com/pressbox/news/index.html?article_id=1068 On Wednesday, Chiefs' starter Shairon Martis tossed 7.2 innings of shutout baseball as Syracuse coasted to a 5-0 victory at Coca-Cola Park in front of 9,137 fans. Tue, 10 Aug 2010 21:31:00 http://www.ironpigsbaseball.com/pressbox/news/index.html?article_id=1067 Michael Martinez’s ninth-inning home run off Scott Mathieson snapped a 3-3 tie as the Syracuse Chiefs held on in the bottom half of the inning to beat the IronPigs, 5-4, Tuesday night at Coca-Cola Park. Mon, 9 Aug 2010 20:51:00 http://www.ironpigsbaseball.com/pressbox/news/index.html?article_id=1065 The IronPigs took advantage of nine walks and added 11 base hits in a 7-0 thumping of the Rochester Red Wings on a dreary and chilly Monday night at Coca-Coca Park. The game was called in the sixth after heavy rains came. Sun, 8 Aug 2010 19:08:00 http://www.ironpigsbaseball.com/pressbox/news/index.html?article_id=1063 Rochester Red Wings starter Anthony Swarzak out-dueled IronPigs southpaw Joe Savery as the Wings took game two from the ‘Pigs, 3-1, Sunday night at Coca-Cola Park in front of 9,178 fans.