Fightins Snap Skid with One Run Win over Harrisburg

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Fightins Snap Skid with One Run Win over Harrisburg

May 1, 2025 - Eastern League (EL)
Reading Fightin Phils News Release


(Reading, PA) - Home runs from Robert Moore and Leandro Pineda led the Reading Fightin Phils (6-16) to a 5-4 win over the Harrisburg Senators (11-13) on Thursday night, snapping Reading's 10-game losing streak.

Reading struck first early on thanks to a solo home run from Leandro Pineda in the bottom of the first inning. The Fightin Phils led 1-0 going into the second.

The game remained scoreless through the bottom of the fifth inning when Reading extended their lead. Cole Roberts singled on a ground ball to center field. Robert Moore came in with a two-run home run and put the Fightin Phils up 3-0.

Harrisburg responded quickly in the top of the sixth inning after both Cayden Wallace and Joe Naranjo walked. A pitching change for Reading brought Braeden Fausnught to the mound and Carlos De La Cruz hit a three-run home run, tying the game 3-3.

The Figthin Phils did not allow the tie for long in the bottom of the sixth. Felix Reyes doubled on a sharp line drive to center field. Elio Prado followed with a single on a ground ball to left field and Reyes advanced to third. A wild pitch from Miguel Gomez allowed Reyes to score, and Reading was now up 4-3. Andrick Nava had an RBI double that scored Prado and Reading led 5-3 by the end of the inning.

Harrisburg closed the gap in the top of the ninth as Phillip Glasser singled on a fly ball to right field. Yohandy Morales doubled on a sharp line drive to right field and scored Glasser. With the score, Reading still found themselves up 5-4. Braeden Fausnaught sealed the game with his seventh strikeout of the night and the Fightin Phils came out on top 5-4. Fausnaught (W, 1-3) walked away with the win for the night.

The Fightin Phils return to the field on Friday at 6:45 p.m. against the Harrisburg Senators. RHP Chuck King will start for Reading and RHP Kyle Luckham will be on the mound for Harrisburg. Pregame radio coverage is underway at 6:30 p.m. on the Reading Fightin Phils Radio Network. A video stream is available via MiLB TV or the Bally Live App.

Friday is Fiesta Friday and fireworks, sponsored by your local Kia Dealers. Saturday will also feature fireworks, thanks to Adams and Associates. The series ends Sunday with a R-Phils Mascots & Characters Meet & Greet Autograph & Photo Session for ALL Kids at 4 p.m., presented by ROG Orthodontics. Tickets are available and can be purchased 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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