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Edell Effective, R-Phils Thump Thunder 4-1 Thursday

June 9, 2011 - Eastern League (EL1)
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(Reading, PA) -- The Reading Phillies game on Thursday began in a rain delay - it ended with a series win.

Ryan Edell (5-1, 3.50) tossed a season-high 7.2 innings, Tim Kennelly launched a two-run home go-ahead run in the seventh inning, and the R-Phils thumped the Trenton Thunder 4-1 in the finale of their four-game set to win the series against Trenton, who began the day in first place.

A native of Boston, MA, Edell, 27, won for the first time at home this season, and was solid in his longest outing of the year. The R-Phils lefty pitched into the eighth inning and allowed just one run on five hits to earn the victory. He walked none, fanned six, and won for the second time over his last three starts.

Reading (32-27) trailed 1-0 after six innings, but quickly turned things around in the seventh frame. Trenton starter Dellin Betances was outstanding over six innings, but did not come back for the seventh. Switch-pitcher Pat Venditte (0-2, 3.32) started the inning and struggled.

With one out in the bottom of the seventh, second baseman Niuman Romero ripped a single to center field to get Reading started. Next batter Tim Kennelly, who got the start behind the plate, became an instant hero. Kennelly, an Australian native, launched the first pitch he saw from Venditte over the left field wall - putting Reading on top 2-1. It was his first home run of the season.

Now, with Reading ahead, Edell came back for the eighth and was still sharp. He faced two batters in the inning and got both out, before giving way to reliever Justin De Fratus, who would shut the door. A member of the Phillies 40-man roster, De Fratus got the final four outs to notch his team-high sixth save of the season. He fanned two batters and walked just one and has not allowed a run over his last five appearances (9.2 innings) - lowering his ERA to 1.97 on the season.

The R-Phils added two insurances runs in the bottom of the eighth inning, courtesy of back-to-back home runs from Matt Rizzotti and Cody Overbeck. Overbeck added to his Eastern League lead in home runs (17) and RBIs (44). Rizzotti now has 11 home runs and 40 RBIs on the season. He's second in the E.L. in RBIs.

Betances, a native of New York, allowed just three hits over six innings and did not factor in the decision. He walked one and fanned eight batters.

The R-Phils will now face the Altoona Curve for an exciting three-game series beginning on Friday. Reading will send RHP B.J. Rosenberg (0-1, 1.87) to the hill in the opener. Altoona has not yet named their starter for Friday's game.

Coverage begins at 6:05 p.m. on ESPN Radio 1240 AM WIOV and readingphillies.com. R-Phils PR Director Tommy Viola will host the "Philling You In Phridays" program, which airs every Friday one-hour before first pitch. At 6:35 p.m., the R-Phils pre-game show will start and R-Phils play-by-play broadcaster Brian Seltzer will have the call for all of the action. First pitch is set for 7:05 p.m.

Phillers... The game, which was scheduled to start at 7:05 p.m., was halted for 53 minutes from the start due to inclement weather... It began at 7:58 p.m... Reading is now 15-15 at home this season... Kennelly's home run was his first since September 3, 2010... He was playing for Clearwater (A+) at that time... Niuman Romero went 2-3 with a run scored for Reading... Derrick Mitchell went 1-3 at the plate... Jose Pirela stole his fifth base of the season for Trenton... The R-Phils will hold a "Yo Pimp My Ride" Clunker Car giveaway on Friday, thanks to Rock Hits Y102... Before Thursday's game, the R-Phils announced a new ballpark treat... The "Baseballtown Big Dipper" debuts on Saturday... It consists of 24 scoops of ice cream, with your choice of flavors, Dippin Dots topping of your choice, Swedish fish and/or sour patch kids to garnish, and as many spoons as you need, in a full size R-Phils batting helmet -all for just $25.

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