Lehigh Valley Ironpigs News: August 18 - August 24, 2024

Lehigh Valley IronPigs: A Week of Ups and Downs

Recent Games

The Lehigh Valley IronPigs, the Triple-A affiliate of the Philadelphia Phillies, have had a mixed bag of performances over the past week. Here's a recap of their recent games and events:

August 14, 2024: The IronPigs fell to the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders by a score of 4-1. Carlos De La Cruz homered for the only run for Lehigh Valley.

August 9, 2024: In a full nine-inning game, the IronPigs lost to the RailRiders 4-1.

August 8, 2024: The IronPigs were downed by the RailRiders 8-1 before rain postponed the second game of the scheduled doubleheader.

August 6, 2024: The game against the RailRiders was postponed due to inclement weather and was rescheduled as part of a single-admission doubleheader on August 7.

August 3, 2024: Despite a strong offensive showing from Matt Kroon, the IronPigs fell to the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp 6-5 in 10 innings.

August 2, 2024: The IronPigs thumped the Jumbo Shrimp 14-5, with Matt Kroon launching two homers.

August 1, 2024: The IronPigs grabbed two wins off the Jumbo Shrimp, 8-4 and 5-0.

Special Events and Promotions

Taco & Margarita Festival: The IronPigs hosted a Taco & Margarita Festival on August 16th at Coca-Cola Park, offering a variety of food and drinks to fans.

Illumination: The team announced a new holiday tradition, Illumination, a walk-thru holiday lights experience that will run from November 15th to January 4th, 2025.

PEEPS x ‘PIGS Collab: The IronPigs partnered with PEEPS to produce a new merchandise line, combining the love of baseball and marshmallows.

Ballpark Experience

Coca-Cola Park, home of the IronPigs, continues to offer a unique and engaging experience for fans. The ballpark features various concession items, including a scrapple sandwich, which was highlighted during a recent visit by Ben's Biz.

The team store also showcases a variety of alternate identities, such as Strawberry Pie, Mamajuana, Hoagies, and Space Savers.

The IronPigs have had their share of ups and downs over the past week, but their commitment to fan engagement and community events remains strong. Whether it's through special promotions or the variety of food options available at Coca-Cola Park, the IronPigs continue to provide an entertaining experience for their fans.