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Reading Falls in Both Ends of Doubleheader to Richmond

May 16, 2024 - Eastern League (EL)
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(Richmond, VA) - The Reading Fightin Phils (16-20) fell in both ends of Thursday night's doubleheader to the Richmond Flying Squirrels (15-21). Richmond now holds the 3-0 edge in this week's six-game series.

Game One

Richmond captured a dominant 9-1 win in the first game of the doubleheader. The Flying Squirrels struck early with six runs in the second, which came on three walks a single and three doubles. That chased Reading starter Efrain Contreras from the game.

Jose Rodriguez reached on a double in the third. He stole third and came home on a throwing error to make it 6-1. Richmond responded though with a run in the third and two runs in the sixth, thanks to a two-run home run from Jairo Pomares.

Behind Contreras on the mound was Cristian Hernandez and Andrew Schultz. Hernandez allowed one run over two innings. Matt Russell did not allow a hit or run over two innings of work on the hill. Jose Rodriguez was the lone bright spot offensively with two hits.

Game Two

Reading's bats were quiet again in a 3-1 game two loss. Kendall Simmons reached in the second on a walk and scored on a single from Caleb Ricketts after stealing second base. Richmond tied the game at one in the second frame.

The Flying Squirrels took the 3-1 lead for good in the bottom of the fifth inning when Carter Howell hit a two-run homer. Reading loaded the bases in the top of the seventh, but were unable to get a run home. Lachlan Wells started for Reading and suffered the loss, going five innings, allowing three runs on six hits, with six strikeouts. Tyler McKay allowed one hit and struck out one in a clean inning of relief.

Offensively, Caleb Ricketts led the way for Reading with two hits, and Jose Rodriguez' strong night continued with two more hits in game two.

The Fightin Phils and Flying Squirrels return to the field Friday at 12:05 p.m. for a game four of this week's series. LHP Matt Osterberg will start for Reading, opposite LHP John Michael Bertrand for Richmond. A video stream is available via MiLB TV or the Bally Live App.

Reading returns home from Tuesday, May 21 through Sunday, May 26, for a six-game series against the Binghamton Rumble Ponies (Mets). Tuesday is a School Kid Education Day, thanks to Rip It Baseballtown Charities and MLB Playdown. On Wednesday, Capital Blue Cross Hard Work in School Tickets are accepted. Friday night features fireworks, presented by Feesers. Saturday is the first Carpenter MEGA Blast Fireworks show of the season, thanks to Penn State Health St. Joseph. The series concludes on Sunday with an appearance from Ed's Dinosaurs Live, presented by Pepsi. To buy tickets, call 610-370-BALL, go to rphils.com/tickets , or in person at the Customers Bank Ticket Office. The Fightin Phils Brentwood Industries Team Store is open both in-person and online 24/7 at rphils.com/shop .

The 2024 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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