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RubberDucks Walk-off Fightin Phils in Ninth Inning

August 6, 2024 - Eastern League (EL)
Reading Fightin Phils News Release


(Akron, OH) - A two-out, two-run home run from Michael Ramirez in the bottom of the ninth inning led the Akron RubberDucks (23-11; 60-43) to a 3-2 win over the Reading Fightin Phils (13-21; 44-58) on Tuesday night from Canal Park.

The Fightin Phils bullpen turned in an impressive effort for the majority of the night. Konnor Ash opened with two-strong inning, striking out four and allowing one hit. Carlos Francisco followed and allowed one run in bottom of the third inning on a Chase DeLauter ground out. Andrew Baker turned in a stellar outing with two-scoreless innings and struck out five. Behind Baker, Tommy McCollum did not allow a run over two innings.

Reading's two run came in the top of the fifth inning when Justin Crawford singled to center field to score both Caleb Ricketts and Trevor Schwecke to make it 2-1 at the time.

Cristian Hernandez (L, 1-2) entered in the ninth with a one-run lead for Reading. Aaron Brach led off the inning with a walk, but Hernandez was able to retire the next two hitters. But, Ramirez followed with his third home run of the season to left field to give Akron the series-opening win.

The Fightin Phils return to the field Tuesday against the Akron Rubber Ducks, Double-A affiliate of the Cleveland Guardians, at 6:35 p.m. RHP Christian McGowan is scheduled to pitch for Reading, and he will go opposite RHP Austin Peterson for Akron. A video stream is available via MiLB TV or the Bally Live App.

The Fightin Phils return home from Tuesday, August 13, through Sunday, August 18, against the New Hampshire Fisher Cats, Double-A affiliate of the Toronto Blue Jays. On Tuesday, the first 2,000 adults will receive an Alec Bohm bobblehead with his walk-up song, presented by FirstEnergy Stadium. The first 2,000 adults will get a Bryson Stott R-Phils Jersey T-Shirt on Wednesday, thanks to Rotary House Print Works. Thursday is Recovery Awareness Night, presented by Berks Counseling Center and SOS Berks. It will also feature an appearance by former Bachelorette Contestant Zac Clark. Thursday and Friday both also feature fireworks and Friday's show is sponsored by PA Virtual Charter School, Alvernia University and Reading Truck. Saturday is the 26th Annual Harley Night and the evening will conclude with fireworks, thanks to American Crane and Equipment Corporation. The series ends Sunday with a Ranger Suarez bobblehead for the first 1,500 kids, thanks to Penn State Health St. Joseph.

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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