Pitching Powers Fightin Phils to Victory over Patriots
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Pitching Powers Fightin Phils to Victory over Patriots

Published on April 9, 2025 under Eastern League (EL)
Reading Fightin Phils News Release


(Bridgewater, NJ) - The Reading Fightin Phils (2-3) rode excellent pitching to take game two, 3-1, of the six-game series against the Somerset Patriots (1-4).

The Patriots started off with a score in the bottom of the first inning when three walks loaded the bases. Dylan Jasso grounded into a double play, which took Jesus Rodriguez out at home but allowed Spencer Jones and Rafael Flores to advance to second and third. Jared Wegner followed with an RBI single and scored Spencer Jones making it 1-0.

It was not until the top of the fifth inning when Hendry Mendez singled on a line drive to left field that got the Fightin Phils back in the game. Up next would be Paul McIntosh who walked, getting Hendry Mendez to second. With an RBI single from Robert Moore,= Mendez scored, tying the game 1-1.

Reading was able to hold off Somerset from tacking on in the next few innings and by the top of the sixth the game was still tied. Both Leandro Pineda and Keaton Anthony walked, putting them at first and second. Hendry Mendez flew out to right field which moved Leandro Pineda to third. An RBI single from Paul McIntosh scored Pineda and the Fightin Phils took the lead, 2-1.

Reading was not finished extending their lead thanks to Robert Moore who singled a ground ball to center field, which allowed Keaton Anthony to score, putting the Fightin Phils up 3-1.

The Fightin Phils held off the Patriots for the remainder of the game and took the win, 3-1. Eiberson Castellano (W, 1-0) walked away with the win for Reading.

The Fightin Phils return to the field on Thursday at 6:35 p.m. against the Somerset Patriots. RHP Jean Cabrera will start for Reading, and he will go opposite RHP Cam Schlittler for Somerset. A video stream for the game is available via MiLB TV or the Bally Live App.

Reading returns to FirstEnergy Stadium from Tuesday April 15, through Sunday, April 20, against the Binghamton Rumble Ponies. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday are Unused Ticket Games, presented by Baseballtown Charities. On Friday, the first 1,000 kids receive an Andrew Painter bobblehead. Saturday will be the first fireworks show of the season, thanks to PA Virtual Charter School, Crime Alert Berks County and Penn Medicine Transplant Institute. The series ends Sunday when the first 1,500 kids get a Reading Hot Dogs Replica Jersey, presented by GT Church. 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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