The Reading Fightin Phils used excellent pitching to take game two, 3-1, on Wednesday night of the six-game series against the Somerset Patriots.
It was the second straight win over the Phils (2-3).
The Patriots (1-4) started off with a score in the bottom of the first inning when three walks loaded the bases. Dylan Jasso grounded into a double play, which took Jesus Rodriguez out at home but allowed Spencer Jones and Rafael Flores to advance to second and third. Jared Wegner followed with an RBI single and scored Spencer Jones making it 1-0.
It was not until the top of the fifth inning when Hendry Mendez singled on a line drive to left field that got the Fightin Phils back in the game. Up next was Paul McIntosh who walked, getting Hendry Mendez to second. With an RBI single from Robert Moore, Mendez scored, tying the game 1-1.
Reading held off Somerset from tacking on in the next few innings and by the top of the sixth the game was still tied.
Both Leandro Pineda and Keaton Anthony walked, putting them at first and second. Hendry Mendez flew out to right field which moved Pineda to third. An RBI single from Paul McIntosh scored Pineda and the Fightin Phils took the lead, 2-1.
Reading was not finished extending its lead on Robert Moore’s single to center field, which allowed Anthony to score, putting the Fightin Phils up 3-1.
Eiberson Castellano (1-0) got the win.
The Fightin Phils return to the field on Thursday at 6:35 p.m. against the Patriots.
Righthander Jean Cabrera will start for Reading, and will go opposite righty Cam Schlittler for Somerset.
A video stream for the game is available via MiLB TV or the Bally Live App.
Source: Berkshire mont