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R-Phils Upcoming Homestand

August 2, 2007 - Eastern League (EL1)
Reading Fightin Phils News Release


GAME AND ENTERTAINMENT SCHEDULE (subject to change)

Fri., August 3 vs. Binghamton Mets (New York Mets) at 7:05 PM

- Carpenter Technology Corp. presents post-game fireworks

- 830 AM WEEU Elvis Tribute Night with Jeff Krick

- Classic Harley Davidson Happy Hour: The doors to the Classic Cafe swing open at 5:00 PM for live entertainment by Jeff Krick from 5-6:30 PM

- Coors Light post-game concert: After the game, return to the Classic Cafe where Jeff Krick will perform a second set

- Volunteer Firefighter Tribute

- Sara Lee Bread Giveaway

Sat., August 4 vs. Binghamton Mets (New York Mets) at 7:05 PM

- Classic Harley Davidson Harley Night Black T-shirt giveaway for the first 2,500 adults 18 & over

- Harley Davidson motorcycle raffle & Harley Night pre-game parade

- Coors Light Acoustic Happy Hour

- Immix Wireless Reading Phillies Mascot post-game concert presented by 107.5 Frank FM

- K12 will be out front of the stadium prior to and after the game displaying their promotional vehicle and products

- Scott Wertz Harley Ride

Sun., August 5 vs. Binghamton Mets (New York Mets) at 6:05 PM

- Redner's Warehouse Markets Ryan Howard Baseball bat for the first 2,000 kids 14 & under

- Simply Awesome Ryan Howard autographed jersey raffle

- Berks Packing & Stroehmann's $1.00 hot dogs

- 69 News Berks Edition post-game Run the Bases

- Redner's/Reading Eagle/Y102 Battle of the Badges: The Reading Police will square off against the Reading Fire Department in this charity softball game to raise money for three seperate charitable funds and pay tribute to fallen officers Scott Wertz and Michael Wise

- Tyler's Lemonade: Tyler Minicozzi will sell lemonade from 8:30 AM until the end of the game in the parking lot to raise money in honor of Scott Wertz

Tues., August 7 vs. Bowie Baysox (Baltimore Orioles) at 7:05 PM

- FirstEnergy Ryan Howard action bobble head giveaway for the first 2,500 adults 15 & over

- Baseball Bingo & Senior Citizen Discount Tuesdays Wed., August 8 vs. Bowie Baysox (Baltimore Orioles) at 7:05 PM

- Reading Area Community College R-Phils team card set for the first 2,000 kids 14 & under with pre-game autograph session

- Pepsi/107.5 Frank FM Wednesday Kid's Night

- ALS Association Auction and Raffle

Thurs., August 9 vs. Bowie Baysox (Baltimore Orioles) at 7:05 PM

- Your Participating Chevrolet Dealers present post-game fireworks

- Y102/Van Scoy Jewelers Ladies Night & Diamond Dig: Women 18 & over have the opportunity to dig through the infield dirt to uncover a hidden diamond worth $2,000

- 69 WFMZ TV Celebrate Your Faith #7

- Coors Light post-game concert: Triple Shot will be performing in the Classic Cafe following the game

- Sara Lee Bread Giveaway

TEAM NOTES THRU 4/16

Among League Leaders

Team: 548 R (1st); 1,015 H (1st); 98 HR (t-3rd)

RF Greg Jacobs: .311 avg (7th) ; 18 HR (3rd) ; 70 RBI (4th); .549 Slug. % (2nd); 49 Extra-base hits (3rd)

3B Mike Costanzo: 19 HR (2nd) ; 71 R (4th)

CF Javon Moran: 24 SB (3rd)

C Jason Hill: .310 avg. (8th); 30 2B (2nd)

LHP Chris Key: 16 saves (5th); 45 G (1st)

Golson Named Phillies Minor League Player of the Week

CF Greg Golson was recognized for his play during the week of July 23-29. Golson began the week at Clearwater (FSL) where, in a two-day span, he went 8-10 with a 3B, HR and 4 RBI against Tampa Bay. He was then promoted to Reading (AA) where he went 3-for-5 was a 2B, 2R and a SB in his debut. In his first seven games with Reading, Golson is hitting .310 (9-29) with 2B, 3B, HR, 2 RBI and 7 R.

New Faces

With the MLB trade deadline passing on Tuesday, the Phillies sent LHP Matt Maloney to the Cincinnati Reds and IF Jesus Merchan to the Seattle Mariners. With Reading, Maloney was 9-7 with a 3.94 ERA in 21 starts. He ranked second in the league in innings pitched (125.2) and fourth in SO (115). Merchan was hitting .330, which ranked second, with 16 2B, 7 HR and 44 RBI. Their roster spots were filled by RHP Gary Knotts who was signed out of Independent Ball and RHP Julio Mateo who was aquired from Seattle in return for Merchan. Knotts was 7-5 with a 2.65 ERA with Newark in 108.2 IP. He was 4-0 with a 1.38 ERA in July. Mateo was 1-0 with a 3.75 ERA in 9 games with Seattle and 3-1 with a 0.79 ERA and 12 saves for Triple A Tacoma. Knott will join the starting rotation while Mateo will add depth to the bullpen.

Down the Stretch They Come

The Phils have 31 games remaining as they make a final push for the final playoff spot. There remaining schedule includes games against Binghamton, Bowie, Trenton, Erie, Akron, Altoona and Harrisburg. The combined winning percentage of those seven teams is .506 (386-377) and this season, the R-Phils have a .530 winning % (44-39) against them.

Bee Stings

2B Peeter Ramos has hit the Binghamton Mets' pitchers to the tune of .412 (7-17) this season with a 2B, 2 HR and 6 RBI. Against the Baysox, C Jason Hill leads the team hitting .442 (19-43) in 11 games. He has 5 2B, HR and 8 RBI.

Dishing It Out

R-Phils catchers have been charged with only seven passed balls all season, which is second best in the league, while throwing out 42% of would be base stealers, which is also good for second in the league.

Multi-hit Success

3B Mike Costanzo has 24 mulit-hit games this season and the Phils are 19-5 in those games.

Who's Hot

LF Michael Spidale has a hit in 12 of the last 13 games (.345, 19-55, 2 2B, 3B, HR & 6 RBI). C Jason Hill is hitting .455 (15-33) with 3 HR and 7 RBI in his last 10 games. 3B Mike Costanzo is hitting .324 (11-34) with 2 HR and 8 RBI in his last 10. In his last 6.2 IP, LHP Chris Key hasn't allowed a run and recorded 4 saves.

Upcoming R-Phils Games on T.V.

8/4: SECTV2, Service Electric Cablevision, Service Electric Company, Blue Ridge Cable TV-11, Blue Ridge Cable TV-13 and WYLN-35, Comcast reaching Reading, Pottstown and Lebanon

8/5: All of the except Comcast reaching Reading, Pottstown and Lebanon

Probable Reading starters for homestand

Friday 8/3 @ 7:05 PM: LHP Josh Outman (0-1, 7.71 ERA)

Saturday 8/4 @ 7:05 PM: RHP Carlos Carrasco (4-1, 4.08 ERA)

Sunday 8/5 @ 6:05 PM: RHP Zack Segovia (3-2, 3.77 ERA)

Tuesday 8/7 @ 7:05 PM: TBA

Wednesday 8/8 @ 7:05 PM: TBA

Thursday 8/9 @ 7:05 PM: TBA

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