International League ( AAA ) - Worcester 5 (1-1) Lehigh Valley 2 (1-1)
Allentown, PA - Coca-Cola Park
Summary :
Worcester scored twice in the first inning - one on a home run by David Hamilton.
Kody Clemens singled to lead off the 8th inning, Nick Podkul was hit by a pitch. Jordan Luplow doubled to score two runs.
Worcester scored three runs in the ninth inning.
At Bat : 2 R, 7 H, 2 BB, 12 K’s
Kody Clemens had two hits (single & double). Jordan Luplow and Simon Muzziotti each doubled.
On The Hill : 5 R, 8 H, 5 BB, 7 K’s
Kolby Allard started and pitched five innings using a three pitch mix - the crafty lefty sat 88 to 92 with his fastball - he yielded two runs on four hits and two walks. Orion Kerkering pitched a scoreless frame. Michael Mercado went two scoreless popping the mitt in the 94-96 mph range. Austin Brice was tagged for three runs in one inning of work.
“Orion Kerkering struck out one batter on a vicious slider that coaxed a swing as it hit the batter's back leg. FB was 96-98 with good life.” - Sam Jellinek - LHV Manager, Broadcasting & Media Relations .
Notes :
Shortstop Rodolfo Castro left the game in the bottom of the fourth inning after running out a ground ball to first base with what appeared to be an injury issue.
Media Note : supplied by Sam Jellinek - LHV Manager, Broadcasting & Media Relations
The IronPigs roster to begin the season contains a fair bit of continuity. There are 16 returners from last year's squad. These players account for 56% of last year's homers, 54% of runs scored, 55% of RBI, 65% of stolen bases, and 53% of plate appearences. The pitching staff returns 229.1 innings and six arms.
Transactions :
RHP Orion Kerkering (#16) began a Major League Rehab Assignment with Lehigh Valley.
Link to Boxscore : https://www.milb.com/gameday/red-sox-vs-ironpigs/2024/03/30/753017/final/box
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Game photos by Cheryl Pursell - Kolby Allard, Orion Kerkering, Rodolfo Castro and Chris Adamson
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