Brian Bass was stellar last night for the IronPigs, pitching a complete game and giving up just two runs on six hits. The 'Pigs' offense came through in the sixth. With a 1-0 score, the 'Pigs took advantage of some 'creative' baserunning and a string of six singles to plate five. Tack-on home runs made the final score 8-2. The IronPigs are now 20-15, which puts them half a game out of first in the North Division of the International League. Talk about pigs flying!
Brian Bass was the no-doubt star of the game. The night before the IronPigs had had both their starter, Eddie Bonine, and their manager, Ryne Sandberg, tossed in the first inning of the game at Toledo and the bullpen had been taxed. Bass, who came into last night's game with a 7.00 ERA, was sent back to the Lehigh Valley a day early for his start last night. The rest of the team rolled into town by bus from Ohio around 6 a.m. yesterday morning. Bass, however, was ready to go and he gave the 'Pigs all they could hope for. Good job!
