Scott Kingery Hits 2 Homers In Second Triple-A Game
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- Scott Kingery is making noise in Triple-A.
Playing in just his second game for the Lehigh Valley IronPigs, the 23-year-old Phillies prospect hit two home runs in Tuesday's 14-5 loss to the Pawtucket Red Sox at Coca-Cola Park.
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Kingery was promoted from Double-A after hitting .313 with 18 homers, 18 doubles, and five triples this season.
#Phillies 2B prospect Scott Kingery talks about his 2 HR night in his second game for the #IronPigs. pic.twitter.com/mk8RYHFsk0
— Marc Narducci (@sjnard) June 28, 2017
Kingery went 1-5 in his first Triple-A game on Monday, before going 2-5 on Tuesday. On Monday night, he made this spectacular catch.
What a catch ☝️ https://t.co/ajaNy0dGzX
— SPORTSRADIO 94WIP (@SportsRadioWIP) June 27, 2017
IronPigs GM Kurt Landes joined the 94WIP Morning Show on Wednesday to talk about his team's success and how impressive Kingery has been.
"There's a unique anticipation of people wanting to see Scott Kingery play," Landes said.