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R-Phils and Akron postponed Friday night

Published on May 16, 2008 under Eastern League (EL1)
Reading Fightin Phils News Release


Reading, PA - The Reading Phillies Eastern League game vs. the Akron Aeros, schedule for Friday, May 16 at 7:05 PM has been postponed due to rain.

Fans holding regularly purchased tickets dated for May 16, 2008 can exchange them for tickets of equal or lesser value to any remaining 2008 Reading Phillies regular season home game, based on availability. Sponsor tickets with a rain date printed on them can only be used on the designated rain date.

Tonight's rain out will be made up as a part of a double-header on Saturday, June 21 at 5:35 PM. Gates to the Classic Café open at 4:00 PM for happy hour with live music by Johnny Jackson. All other gates open at 5:00 PM.

Updated Pitching Match-Ups

Saturday, May 17 vs. Akron, 6:05 PM Akron: LHP Chuck Lofgren (1-3, 5.51) Reading: RHP Andrew Carpenter (2-4, 5.12)

Sunday, May 18 vs. Akron, 1:05 PM Akron: RHP Frank Herrmann (4-2, 3.54) Reading: LHP Antonio Bastardo (1-1, 3.06)

Tuesday, May 20 vs. Trenton, 6:35 PM Trenton: LHP Phil Coke (2-1, 3.77) Reading: RHP Kip Bouknight (3-4, 3.33)

Wednesday, May 21 vs. Trenton, 11:05 AM Trenton: RHP Jason Jones (6-0, 2.20) Reading: RHP Carlos Carrasco (3-4, 3.94)

Thursday, May 22 vs. Trenton, 11:05 AM Trenton: LHP Chase Wright (5-1, 2.54) Reading: LHP Shane Youman (0-1, 9.68)




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