When yesterday's IronPigs game went into extra innings, my only thought was, let the game go on forever. But Cody Ransom led off the bottom of the 10th with a majestic, high, arcing home run to deep right, breaking the 1-1 tie and giving the 'Pigs the 2-1 victory. Ransom's mates streamed out of the dugout to greet him at home plate. The crowd went wild and pigs were flying everywhere.It was the last IronPigs game for me and it was a memorable one. Old favorite Brandon Duckworth made a spot start, his first start in a month, and allowed just one run through seven. Some new guy named Loop took over and threw three innings of one-hit ball. I have no idea where Loop came from but he was impressive. The Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Yankees went toe-to-toe, allowing just two runs, both homers. The game started at 5:35 and ended in darkness. The place was packed; official attendance: a sell-out 10,000. How lucky we are to have this ballpark here in the Lehigh Valley.
Late Sunday night the Phillies announced that the contract of IronPigs' manager Dave Huppert will not be renewed. Huppert, with the third-most wins among active minor league managers, has not fared well in his three years with Lehigh Valley.
Reliever Mike Zagurski was called up to the Phillies after last night's game.
