The Philadelphia Phillies’ top minor league prospect Aidan Miller went 3 for 3 with an RBI and two runs scored as the Reading Fightin Phils defeated the Binghamton Rumble Ponies 7-4 on Wednesday night at FirstEnergy Stadium in the second game of the series.
Miller, the Fightin’s shortstop, had a double and two singles.
The Rumble Ponies (3-6) got off to a similar start as the previous game. Nick Morabito doubled to left field which was then followed by a double from Ryan Clifford that scored Morabito, giving the Rumble Ponies a 1-0 lead.
In the bottom of the first, Trent Farquhar and Miller singled and Leandro Pineda walked, loading the bases. Keaton Anthony the walked to score Farquhar. Hendry Mendez grounded a forced out which allowed Aidan Miller to score and gave Reading (5-6) the lead 2-1.
Miller had a lead-off double in the bottom of the third inning and scored on Hendry Mendez’ single.
The Rumble Ponies started to close in on Reading’s lead in the top of the seventh inning. It began with a fielding error by Miller which got Alex Ramirez to first. William Lugo singled on a sharp line to center field and Ramirez advanced to second. Wyatt Young grounded a forced out and made it to first. Jett Williams doubled and Ramirez scored. Francisco Alvarez followed with a single on a line drive to right field and both Wyatt Young and Jett Williams scored, closing the gap to 6-4.
In the bottom of the eighth, Mendez started with a double on a sharp fly ball to left field. Luis Verdugo flew out to right field but Mendez advanced to third. A sacrifice fly by Robert Moore brought in Mendez and put Reading up 7-4.
Jean Cabrera (1-1) got the win.
The Fightin Phils and Rumble Ponies continue their six-game series Thursday night at FirstEnergy with the first pitch scheduled for 6:45 p.m.
Lefty Braeden Fausnaught will start for Reading and go against righty Jack Wenninger. Radio coverage starts at 6:30 p.m. on 830WEEU.com, or fans can watch the game on MiLB TV or for free on the Bally Live App.
Source: Berkshire mont
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