The Lehigh Valley IronPigs (6-2) played game five of a six-game series on Saturday afternoon against the Rochester Red Wings (2-5) from Innovative Field. Mick Abel (0-1, 7.20 ERA) was on the mound for Lehigh Valley against Andry Lara (0-0, 4.50 ERA) of Rochester.
Lehigh Valley first baseman Christian Arroyo had a good game going 3 for 5 with a double, home run, and three RBIs, while catcher Garrett Stubbs went 3 for 4 with a double, a walk, and three RBIs. Otto Kemp, Cal Stevenson, Gabriel Rincones Jr., and Óscar Mercado each had an RBI as the IronPigs beat the Red Wings 10-1. The IronPigs have now won four consecutive games.
Lehigh Valley starter Mick Abel pitched a good game going six innings, allowing four hits, and seven strikeouts throwing 89 pitches, of which 59 were strikes on his way to his first win of the season. The loss went to Rochester starter Andry Lara. Relief pitcher Max Lazar pitched one inning, allowing one hit, one run, and one walk. Rochester second baseman Trey Lipscomb scored their only run of the game.
The IronPigs and Red Wings concluded the six-game series on Sunday at 1:05 pm. Purchase IronPigs tickets today on StubHub and Viagogo.
