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Robert Moore's Grand Night Leads Reading to Win Over Hartford

June 1, 2024 - Eastern League (EL)
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(Hartford, CT) - Two home runs, including a grand slam, from Robert Moore, and stellar pitching, led the Reading Fightin Phils (21-29) to a 6-1 win over the Hartford Yard Goats (26-23) on Saturday night at Dunkin' Park. It is the first win of the week for Reading, as Hartford still holds a 4-1 edge in this week's six-game series.

The Fighitn Phils struck first with a solo home run from Moore in the top of the fifth inning to make it 1-0. Hartford evened up the score at one when Warming Bernabel doubled home Cristopher Navarro in the bottom of the frame.

In the top of the sixth, Carlos De La Cruz reached on a fielding error by Hartford shortstop Nic Kent. Bryce Ball then walked to move De La Cruz to second. Bryce McGowan then entered for Yard Goats' starter Jarrod Cande (L, 3-3). William Simoneit was the first batter McGowan faced and Simoneit reached on a bunt single. Then, with bases loaded, Moore blasted his second home run of the night, a grand slam, to right field to put Reading up 5-1. The Fightin Phils then made it 6-1 when Carson Taylor singled home Marcus Lee Sang.

In total, Moore had two hits, two runs, two home runs, two stolen bases, and five RBI. It was a career-high five RBI for Moore, along with it being both the first grand slam and first multi-homer game of Moore's career. His grand slam also marked the first one for Reading since April 25, 2023, against Altoona, coming from Cam Cannon.

On the mound, Matt Osterberg (W, 1-3) twirled his best start of the season across six strong innings. The lefty allowed one run, while scattering nine hits, along with no walks and seven strikeouts. Carlos Francisco, Matt Russell, and Tyler McKay each tossed scoreless frames in relief to finish off the night. In total, Reading pitching struck out 11 hitters and surrendered just one walk.

The Fightin Phils and Yard Goats return to the field Sunday at 1:10 p.m. RHP Robinson Pina is scheduled to start for Reading, and he will go opposite RHP Andrew Quezada for Hartford. A video stream is available via MiLB TV or the Bally Live App.

Reading returns home from Tuesday, June 4 through Sunday, June 9 for a six-game series against the Harrisburg Senators (Nationals). Tuesday features a Fightin Phils T-Shirt giveaway for the first 2,000 adults, thanks to Berks County Mental Health & Developmental Disabilities Program. Wednesday is a Tribute to Farming: Farm Animal Experience, presented by Berks County Farmers Association and Steinmetz Family Farm. Thursday and Friday will showcase postgame fireworks. Thursday's show is presented by PA Career Link Berks County, and Friday's by Vertex Mechanical. Saturday is the season's first Carpenter MEGA Blast Fireworks Show, thanks to Diamond Credit Union. It will also be a Tribute to Peanuts and Charlie Brown's 50th Anniversary, as the Fightin Phils will wear special Peanuts Jerseys. The series ends Sunday with a Johan Rojas Bobble Head, thanks to Berks Packing, for the first 1,500 kids. Reading remains home from Tuesday, June 11 to Sunday, June 16, against the Portland Sea Dogs (Red Sox).

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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