Pigs Rally In Ninth, Defeat G-Braves 8-4
The Pigs (58-37) used a five-run ninth inning for an 8-4 comeback win over the Gwinnett Braves (47-46) Monday night at Coolray Field.
The Pigs (58-37) used a five-run ninth inning for an 8-4 comeback win over the Gwinnett Braves (47-46) Monday night at Coolray Field.
Trailing 4-3,
In a non-save situation, International League saves leader
A game that started as a pitcher's duel between Pigs starter
Eshelman broke the tie as he helped himself with an RBI single to center field, scoring Florimon to give the Pigs a 1-0 advantage. After Kingery struck out swinging, the hot-hitting
Gwinnett would plate two in the bottom half of the frame, as Micah Johnson singled to Hoskins, whose throwing error allowed
Eshelman finished his night after the sixth inning, surrendering four runs (three earned) while striking out six batters.
The combined efforts of
Lucas Sims did not factor into the decision for the Braves, however, the right-hander kept the Pigs in check for the most part as he struck out 11 Pigs batters in his six innings of work.
The series continues with game two of the three-game series Tuesday against the Gwinnett Braves at Coolray Field. The Pigs will send right-hander
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