Saints down IronPigs for third straight victory

April 18, 2026 - 11:55

The St. Paul Saints engineered a 7-4 victory over the Lehigh Valley IronPigs at CHS Field on Tuesday night, stretching their winning streak to three games. The win came despite the Saints being significantly outhit by their opponents, who tallied twelve hits to St. Paul's five.

The home team set the tone early, erupting for three runs in the bottom of the first inning. Alan Roden provided the initial spark with a two-run homer, and Kyler Fedko followed immediately with a solo shot to stake the Saints to a 3-1 lead. After a quiet second frame, the teams exchanged runs in the third, allowing St. Paul to maintain a comfortable 6-2 advantage.

The Saints' pitching staff navigated constant traffic on the basepaths, stranding numerous IronPigs runners to preserve the lead. Key defensive plays and timely strikeouts prevented Lehigh Valley from mounting a sustained comeback, despite their persistent offensive pressure. The victory underscores a resilient streak for the Saints, who have found ways to win through a combination of power hitting and clutch pitching, even when not dominating the hit column. The team will look to extend their successful run in the next game of the series.