Reading Drops 6-1 to Altoona

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The Reading Fightin Phils dropped 6-1 to the Altoona Curve in the penultimate game of the season. Jack Conley had two hits in the loss while the Curve homered twice. Here's tonights Visions Federal Credit Union Post-Game Recap.

A pitcher's duel held through four innings of work. Connor Scott led off the fifth with a solo shot for Altoona. A single and two walks loaded the bases and Matt Gorski drove in a pair with his RBI base hit. The Curve led 3-0.

In the bottom of the eighth inning, Malcom Nunez started things with a double. Aaron Shackelford walked to reach. Scott then launched his second homer of the game, a three-run shot deep to right field for a 6-0 advantage.

Johan Rojas started off the ninth with an infield single. Jhailyn Ortiz reached on an error which allowed Rojas to cross. The Fightins threatened but a strikeout ended the contest 6-1 Altoona.

Mick Abel got the start going four and a third on 78 pitches. He allowed three runs on six hits. The righty walked three and struck out five. He exited with two outs on the basepaths.

Andrew Baker inherited those two runners, and although he walked a batter of his own, he induced a double-play to get out of the frame. Baker also threw two more clean innings of his own.

Tyler McKay took the eighth. He allowed three runs on a home run.