EL1 Reading Fightin Phils

Phils fall

Published on May 30, 2014 under Eastern League (EL1)
Reading Fightin Phils News Release


The Fightin Phils fell victim to a big fourth inning by Erie as they scored seven runs to take a 7-1 lead. Reading made an attempt at a comeback but would lose 7-4 as they dropped to 29-23 on the season. Ryan Demmin (1-1) suffered his first loss on the season.

Everett Williams hit a RBI groundout off SeaWolves starter Tommy Collier in the top of the first inning to give the Fightin Phils a 1-0 lead. Ryan Demmin retired eight of ten SeaWolves to begin the game before being chased out of the game through 3 2/3 innings. Demmin allowed seven runs in the bottom of the fourth inning as Erie took a 7-2 lead.

The Fightin scored another run off Collier in the top of the fifth inning as Aaron Altherr hit a RBI single to score Anthony Phillips to cut Erie's lead to 7-2. Carlos Alonso hit a two-run home run in the top of the eighth inning off SeaWolves reliever Kenny Faulk to bring the Fightins within three runs, 7-4.

Colton Murray pitched 2 1/3 scoreless innings while Austin Wright tossed two scoreless innings in relief.

The Fightin Phils and Erie SeaWolves will play on Saturday at 7:05 pm from Jerry Uht Park. Jesse Biddle (3-4, 3.18 ERA) will be making the start for the Reading Fightin Phils.

Savage 61 Fightins VIP Club plans, group tickets, and single game tickets for 2014 can be purchased online at Fightins.com, by phone at 610-370-BALL, or by visiting the FirstEnergy Stadium Ticket Office.

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