Felix Reyes' Strong Week Continues with Homer as Reading Drops Series Finale
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Felix Reyes' Strong Week Continues with Homer as Reading Drops Series Finale

Published on August 17, 2025 under Eastern League (EL)
Reading Fightin Phils News Release


(Reading, PA) - The Reading Fightin Phils (19-26; 44-68) fell to the Akron RubberDucks (24-21; 67-46) 10-9 in the series finale on Sunday night. The RubberDucks claimed the series in a 5-1 win, as Reading held off the series sweep with their win in the first game on Tuesday night.

The Fightin Phils got off to quite a hot start with a five-run first inning. Dylan Campbell reached on a fielding error then stole second. Carson DeMartini and Felix Reyes both walked during their time at bat, loading the bases with no outs. Caleb Ricketts delivered an RBI single to get the scoring started. Paul McIntosh followed with an RBI single of his own and Nick Dunn grounded into a force out, allowing Reyes to score. Finally, Leandro Pineda finished up with a two-run RBI triple before the inning came to an end and Reading quickly found themselves up 5-0.

The RubberDucks got themselves on the board the following inning thanks to a three-run home run from Wuilfredo Antunez. Ralphy Velasquez kept the scoring going for Akron in the top of the third with a solo home run, getting the RubberDucks within one of the Fightin Phils.

Akron quickly regained control of the game with a seven-run fourth inning to take the lead. A passed ball by Caleb Ricketts scored Jonah Advincula, who walked then made it to third on a double from Alex Mooney. An RBI single from Christian Knapczyk quickly followed which put the RubberDucks ahead, 6-5. The scoring did not stop there as Angel Genao stepped up to the plate and hit an RBI double with no outs on the board.

Jacob Cozart followed up with an RBI double after Gunner Mayer took the mound for the Fightin Phils. Without any outs still not recorded, Alfonsin Rosario singled, allowing Velazquez and Cozart to run home. A sac fly from Alex Mooney capped off Akron's scoring as the RubberDucks took over, 11-5.

Back-to-back home runs from Leandro Pineda and Bryson Ware in the bottom of the fourth helped the Fightin Phils chip away at Akron's lead. Not only was that Ware's first home run since arriving in Reading, that marked his first Double-A home run of his career.

The RubberDucks were not ready to allow the Fightin Phils to close the gap much more and extended their lead in the top of the fifth. Ralphy Velasquez doubled, after Angel Genao walked, and Alfonsin Rosario delivered another RBI single which scored Genao. Jake Fox added an RBI double, scoring both Velasquez and Rosario, now giving the RubberDucks a 14-7 lead.

Felix Reyes hit a two-run home run in the bottom of the sixth, his 12th home run of the year, allowing the Fightin Phils to get a little bit closer to Akron's lead. Nonetheless, the RubberDucks continued their scoring in the top of the seventh and would not allow the Fightin Phils to catch up much. Jacob Cozart came in with a single and advanced to second after a forced out, getting himself into scoring position. Jake Fox singled to center field and scored Cozart. Wuilfredo Antunez delivered an RBI triple and just like that, the RubberDucks were back with a comfortable lead of 16-9.

With one inning to go, the RubberDucks took the opportunity to add some final runs onto their score. As Tristan Garnett took the mound for Reading, Jacob Cozart singled to left field and Alfonsin Rosario walked. Jake Fox singled and the bases were loaded with no outs. Wuilfredo Antunez hit another RBI single and Cozart scored. With the bases still loaded, Alex Mooney was hit by pitch and pinch-runner Joe Lampe walked the score in. To round things out, a final run was walked in by Mooney after Christian Knapczyk was walked. Akron added three more runs and now had a hefty lead of 19-9.

A final push from Reading came in the bottom of the ninth as Nick Dunn hit an RBI single to score Lou Albrecht, who walked during his time at the plate. The effort was not quite enough though as the RubberDucks ended the game 19-10 after Reading allowed a combined 24 hits, a season-high number of hits allowed in a game. Wil Crowe (L, 3-3) took the loss after allowing eight earned runs over 10 hits in 3.0 innings of work as Trenton Denholm (W, 10-5) took the win.

The Fightin Phils return to the field on Tuesday at 6 p.m. against the Altoona Curve. LHP Dominic Perachi will be on the mound for Altoona, with Reading's starter yet to be announced. A video stream is available via MiLB TV or the Bally Live App.

The Fightin Phils return home from Tuesday, August 26 through Sunday, August 31 against the Chesapeake Baysox, Double-A affiliate of the Baltimore Orioles. On Tuesday night, fans can find their unclaimed money, thanks to the Pennsylvania Treasury Department. Wednesday is a pre-game community music showcase, presented by String Tree. Thursday and Friday both feature fireworks. Thursday's is sponsored by PA Virtual Charter School, Members 1st Federal Credit Union, Berks Technical Institute, The Learning Experience Wyomissing and Friday's is presented by Adams and Associates. Saturday is a Carpenter MEGA Blast Fireworks show, sponsored by Blue Ridge Remodeling and it is also a Tribute to Mickey Mouse. The series ends Sunday with Dinosaur Day: An Immersive Dinosaur Experience, Appearance by Pennsylvania Dinosaurs, thanks to Tower Health - Reading Hospital. Tickets are available at rphils.com/tickets, by calling 610-370-BALL or at the Customers Bank Ticket Office.

The 2025 R-Phils season is presented by Pepsi. Follow the Fightin Phils on Twitter @ReadingFightins, like us on Facebook, or follow us on Instagram @Fightins.

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