Tuesday proved to be a tough day across the Phillies’ minor-league system, with only one victory to show for it. Here’s a recap of the action.
Lehigh Valley 2, Scranton/Wilkes-Barre 5
The Railriders jumped out to an early lead, putting up five runs over the first three innings to take the series opener. The ‘Pigs avoided a shutout thanks to Carter Kieboom’s two-out, two-run double in the seventh, but their offense couldn’t overcome SWB’s fast start. Tucker Davidson took the loss, surrendering four runs (three earned).
Reading 7, Portland 5
The Fightin Phils snapped a five-game losing streak, powered by Caleb Ricketts’s career-high six RBIs. Ricketts homered twice a grand slam in the fourth and a two-run shot in the eighth—in his first game with Reading in 2026. Leading 7-3, closer Alex McFarlane allowed his first earned run since mid-April on a solo homer in the ninth. Portland added another run in the inning, but McFarlane steadied himself to notch his sixth save. Jean Cabrera earned the win, giving up three runs on six hits, two walks, and three strikeouts over 5.2 innings.
Jersey Shore 0, Hudson Valley 5
The BlueClaws dropped their fifth straight, despite a solid outing from Sam Highfill. He allowed three runs on seven hits, including two homers, with two walks and five strikeouts across six innings. Jersey Shore’s offense was nearly invisible, managing just three singles with no walks and ten strikeouts. Kodey Shojinaga accounted for two of those hits.
Clearwater 5, Lakeland 7
A six-run explosion by Lakeland in the eighth inning turned the tide, erasing Clearwater’s lead that had stood since the first. Reigning FSL Pitcher of the Week Tanner Gresham was dominant, tossing five scoreless, one-hit innings (four walks, five strikeouts) opposite former No. 1 overall pick Casey Mize, who was on a rehab assignment. Peyton Havard took the loss, allowing six runs on seven hits and two walks in just 0.2 innings. Catcher Will Vierling extended his RBI streak to four games, while Griffin Burkholder notched his 12th multi-hit game of the season with two singles.
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