EL1 Reading Fightin Phils

Gonzalez Strikes out 10 in Return

Published on August 14, 2014 under Eastern League (EL1)
Reading Fightin Phils News Release


Severino Gonzalez matched his season high with 10 strikeouts for the Reading Fightin Phils (55-69) as he guided them to a 5-2 win over the Harrisburg Senators (49-74). KC Serna also fell a triple short of the cycle as he went 3 for 4 on the night.

The Fightin Phils wasted no time off Felipe Rivero in the top of the 1st inning as they scored four runs to take a 4-0 lead. Carlos Alonso walked to begin the game then scored on a RBI double by KC Serna. Kelly Dugan knocked him in with a RBI double in the next-at bat. Peter Lavin walked with two outs then moved to second on a walk by Raywilly Gomez. Edgar Duran hit a two-run single to score Dugan and Lavin.

KC Serna hit his second home run of the season off Rivero in the top of the 2nd inning to give Reading a 5-0 lead. Severino Gonzalez had only one hit given up until he reached the bottom of the 7th inning. Kevin Keyes and Jason Martinson hit back-to-back singles that set up a RBI double by Ricky Hague to plate one run and put Harrisburg on the board 5-1. Brian Jeroloman grounded out to second base in the next at-bat to score Martinson and cut Reading's lead to 5-2.

Severino Gonzalez (8-12) was strong in his seven innings of work as he allowed just two runs off four hits with three walks issued. He matched his season best (6/13 at Altoona) with 10 strikeouts. Kyle Simon recorded his first save since 9/2/13 against New Britain as he pitched two shutout innings.

The Fightin Phils are back at FirstEnergy Stadium tomorrow evening as they welcome in the Binghamton Mets for a four-game series. First pitch is at 7:05 pm.

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