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July 29, 2024

(Reading, PA) - The Fightin Phils (11-16, 42-53) will open a six game series on Tuesday against the Hartford Yard Goats, (16-10, 54-40), the Double-A affiliate of the Colorado Rockies. This is the of last of three meetings this season as the teams are tied at 6-6 respectively. The Fightins

(Reading, PA) - The Fightin Phils (11-16, 42-53) will open a six game series on Tuesday against the Hartford Yard Goats, (16-10, 54-40), the Double-A affiliate of the Colorado Rockies. This is the of last of three meetings this season as the teams are tied at 6-6 respectively.

The Fightins return home after splitting a six-game series with the New Hampshire Fisher Cats last week. They picked up their third-shutout win of the week, with a 7-0 victory on Saturday. Robinson Pina picked up his 11th win in the contest, going seven-shutout innings, allowing just two hits and striking out nine, with no walks. Reading’s offense was quiet until a seven-run seventh inning. The inning featured a two-run home run from Otto Kemp, a two-run single from Marcus Lee Sang and a two-run double from Justin Crawford.

The Yard Goats come to Reading after taking five out of six games to Harrisburg at home. Top 30 Guardians prospects on the Hartford roster include: Chase Dollander, Jaden Hill, Carson Palmquist, Adael Amador, Warming Bernabel, Ryan Ritter, Sterlin Thompson, Yanquiel Fernandez and Zac Veen.

RHP Noah Skirrow gets the start for Reading on Tuesday, and he will go opposite RHP Chase Dollander. Reading's starter, RHP Christian McGowan and LHP Mason Albright will match up on Wednesday. Thursday Jean Cabrera will face LHP Evan Shawver. Reading will announce starters for the remainder of the week as they become available. Hartford's starters are as follows: LHP Carson Palmquist on Friday, RHP Jared Cande on Saturday and RHP Chase Dollander on Sunday.

The Fightin Phils begin the series Tuesday against the Hartford Yard Goats, Double-A affiliate of the Colorado Rockies, at 11 a.m. Pregame coverage gets underway at 10:45 a.m. on the Reading Fightin Phils Radio Network. A video stream is available via MiLB TV or the Bally Live App.

Reading returns home from Tuesday, July 30 through Sunday, August 4, against the Hartford Yard Goats, Double-A affiliate of the Colorado Rockies. Tuesday is the 21st Annual Morning Game, with the first 2,000 adults receiving a Cream Chipped Beef Hat, thanks to Reading Hospital. Wednesday, Thursday and Friday all feature fireworks. Wednesday's show is presented by Beneficial Society Victor Emmanuel II. Thursday's is sponsored by Riverfront Federal Credit Union and Friday's is thanks to PSECU. Saturday is a Tribute to Harry Potter, with the R-Phils wearing Harry Potter Jerseys. The night will end with Carpenter MEGA Blast Fireworks, presented by T-Mobile. The series ends Sunday with a Phillie Phanatic Appearance, presented by Berks County Intermediate Unit.

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.

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