READING — The Fightin’ Phils could only manage 4 singles Friday night in an 11-0 drubbing at the hands of the Portland Sea Dogs.
The win was Portland’s first of the 2024 Eastern League season. Reading falls to 3-3 with the loss.
Matt Osterberg (0-1) went 5 innings for the Fightins, allowing 6 hits and 3 runs, just 1 earned, while striking out 5 and walking none, taking the loss on the night.
Andrew Schultz allowed 2 runs and a home run in relief for Reading.
Max Ferguson and Marcelo Mayer each homered for Portland.
These teams meet 3 more times this weekend, including a doubleheader at FirstEnergy Stadium on Saturday.
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