EL1 Reading Fightin Phils

Eflin dominant in series win over Sea Dogs

Published on June 22, 2015 under Eastern League (EL1)
Reading Fightin Phils News Release


Zach Eflin dominted the Portland Sea Dogs (26-44) through six innings as the Fightin Phils (37-32) won 3-2 on Monday night. Reading pitching induced five ground ball double-plays.

Both teams were held scoreless until the bottom of the fifth inning when the Fightin Phils took a 2-0 lead. Kelly Dugan and Brock Stassi hit RBI doubles off Heri Quevedo (0-4) to provide the runs. Quevedo left the game after 4 1/3 innings and was replaced by Simon Mercedes. The Fightin Phils scored another run in the bottom of the sixth off Mercedes as KC Serna scored off an error by left-fielder Keury De La Cruz to give Reading a 3-0 lead.

Eflin (5-4) left the game after six shutout innings as he gave up six hits with four strikeouts. Nefi Ogando entered the game in the seventh inning and pitched two shutout innings. Stephen Shackleford earned his fifteenth save despite allowed two runs in the ninth inning.

The Fightin Phils continue their home-stand on Tuesday night as they welcome back the Akron RubberDucks. First pitch is at 7:05 pm. Fans can listen to the game on CBS Sports Radio 1240 AM/98-5 FM and fightins.com beginning at 6:35 pm. Fans can also view the game on MiLB.tv beginning at 7:05 pm.

Tickets for the 2015 season are available online at Fightins.com, by phone at 610-370-BALL, and in-person at FirstEnergy Stadium.

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