The Lehigh Valley IronPigs (21-8) and the Rochester American (6-22) played game two of a six-game series on Wednesday night from Innovative Field. Nabil Crismatt (3-1, 2.67 ERA) was on the mound for Lehigh Valley against Seth Shuman (0-2, 5.03 ERA) of Rochester.
Lehigh Valley did not register a run until the top of the ninth inning down 2-0. Shortstop Rodolfo Castro hit an RBI single to center field scoring Erick Brito and Lehigh Valley trailed Rochester 2-1. Castro went 1 for 4 with a single and one RBI.
Lehigh Valley left fielder Cade Fergus hit Jack Sinclair’s sweeper for a three-run home run at 438 feet to left-center field giving Lehigh Valley a 4-2 lead. It was Fergus’s fourth home run of the season. He finished the game 1 for 4 with a home run and three RBIs.
Lehigh Valley relief pitcher Joel Kuhnel pitched one inning with two strikeouts throwing 10 pitches, of which 8 were strikes to end the game and earn his first save of the season. The IronPigs defeated the Red Wings by the final score of 4-2.
Lehigh Valley starter Nabil Crismatt pitched six innings, allowing seven hits, two runs, one walk, and five strikeouts throwing 87 pitches, of which 52 were strikes in a no-decision. The win went to Lehigh Valley relief pitcher Max Lazar pitching one inning allowing one walk and one strikeout throwing 21 pitches, of which 14 were strikes.
The IronPigs and Red Wings play game three on Thursday at 11:05 am. Purchase IronPigs tickets today on StubHub and Viagogo.
