Painter’s Eight Strikeouts Not Enough as IronPigs Lose 2-1 at Victory Field

Late defensive plays decided the game, suggesting the Phillies organization may weigh individual pitching outings differently before the trade deadline.

Overview

Andrew Painter struck out eight over five innings but was charged with the loss in a 2-1 defeat to Indianapolis, with the IronPigs’ lone run coming after a two-out error.
Indianapolis tied the game on a Ronny Simon RBI and took the lead on an Enmanuel Valdez sacrifice fly, and Connor Wietgrefe was credited with the win while Beau Burrows recorded the save.
Lehigh Valley had two late chances that were erased by defense when a pinch runner was thrown out at the plate in the eighth and a line-drive double play ended a ninth-inning bases-loaded rally.
Reading’s Jean Cabrera threw six scoreless innings in a 4-1 win, a rebound start notable because he had been removed from the Phillies’ 40-man roster earlier in the season.
Jersey Shore and Brooklyn games were rained out that night and the IronPigs were set to send Kolby Allard to the mound next against Noah Davis at Victory Field, limiting immediate evaluation opportunities.