EL1 Reading Fightin Phils

Cloyd Leads R-Phils to Win

Published on September 2, 2011 under Eastern League (EL1)
Reading Fightin Phils News Release


The R-Phils got a solid start from RHP Tyler Cloyd, who allowed just one run over 6.2 innings pitched, and the club went on to beat the Akron Aeros 6-1 in the finale of their four-game series from Akron, OH. Cloyd improved to 6-3 with a 2.78 ERA on the season.

Offensively for Reading, Ozzie Chavez led the way with three hits and three RBIs, and the squad belted out 11 hits on their way to a four-game series split with the Aeros. The win proved to be important for the R-Phils, as both New Britain and New Hampshire won. Reading kept their spot in third place -- just a half-game out of the final playoff spot.

New Britain shut out Richmond on Thursday by a score of 8-0 -- keeping their half-game lead over Reading for the final playoff spot. New Britain will now host the Trenton Thunder in five games over four days. The two teams are set to play a doubleheader on Saturday.

First-place New Hampshire beat Trenton last night 2-0 and kept their spot atop the Eastern League Eastern Division. They enter play on Friday ahead of second-place New Britain by 3.5 games, and ahead of third-place Reading by 4.0 games.

Eligible Club The top two clubs in each Division shall be eligible to compete in the Eastern League playoffs. Playoff eligibility is determined by won loss record of each team. In the event a club has played a different number of games, due to postponed or other reasons, standings will be determined by won loss record, with no regard to winning percentage

3. Friday:

- Portland hosts New Hampshire -- 7:00 p.m. - New Britain hosts Trenton -- 7:05 p.m. - Binghamton hosts Reading -- 7:05 p.m.

Taking the mound for Reading will be RHP J.C. Ramirez (10-13, 4.72). On the hill for Binghamton will be RHP Tobi Stoner (4-5, 5.65 ERA).

Coverage begins at 6:05 p.m. on ESPN Radio 1240 AM WIOV and readingphillies.com with the "Philling You In Phridays" program, with host Tommy Viola. The R-Phils pre-game show will follow and Brian Seltzer will have the call for all of the action. First pitch is set for 7:05 p.m.

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