Reading grabbed a 1-0 lead in the second inning off losing pitcher Luis Diaz (0-6). Brian Pointer drew a one out walk, stole second base and advanced to third base on a throwing error by catcher Luis Martinez. Rene Garcia blooped an RBI single to right.
The Sea Dogs answered in the third inning off Ben Lively (6-5). Cole Sturgeon drew a two-out walk and Marco Hernandez launched a two-run homer to right field, his third of the season. Lively earned his sixth win of the season, tossing seven innings on four hits, two runs, two walks and two strikeouts.
Reading received the game-winning hit in the third inning. Kelly Dugan (single), Aaron Altherr (single) and Brock Stassi (walked) reached base to start the inning. Art Charles nailed a two-run single to right field. Diaz worked six innings on eight hits, three runs, two walks and two strikeouts. Miguel Celestino went two scoreless in relief.
Ethan Martin earned a hold with a perfect eighth and Stephen Shackleford worked a perfect ninth for his 14th save of the season.
The Sea Dogs and Fightin Phils continue their four-game series this afternoon at First Energy Stadium, first pitch comes at 1:35 PM. Mike Augliera (2-10, 4.67) makes his 14th start of the season for the Sea Dogs. Lefty Jesse Biddle (6-1, 3.76) gets the call for Reading. Pre-Game coverage begins at 1:15 PM on the WPEI U.S. Cellular Sea Dogs Radio Network.
Tickets are still available for the next Sea Dogs homestand beginning on Saturday, June 27th, and can be purchased by phone at 207-879-9500 or online at seadogs.com
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