Tyler Viza (2-1) pitched seven shutout innings on Friday night to lead the Fightin Phils (58-23) to a 4-2 win over the Harrisburg Senators (42-37). Viza retired 18 of the 26 batters he faced in his second AA win of the season.

The Fightin Phils took a 3-0 lead off Tyler Mapes (7-6) and the Senators in the bottom of the fourth. Dylan Cozens hit a RBI double that was followed by Rhys Hoskins hitting a two-run single. Jorge Alfaro hit a home run off Mapes in the bottom of the fifth to give Reading a 4-0 lead. The Fightins now have four players with ten home runs or more this season.

Alexis Rivero came into the game in relief of Viza in the top of the eighth. Rivero left the game with the bases loaded and one out as Hoby Milner entered the game. Isaac Ballou hit a RBI single to cut Reading's lead to 4-1. Milner retired the next two batters to end the inning.

Jonathan Papelbon made a relief appearance for the Senators. He is currently with the team on rehab returning from a right intercostal strain. He pitched a scoreless inning as he issued a walk.

Miguel Nunez entered the game in the top of the ninth. He gave up a run as Rafael Bautista hit a two-out RBI single to cut the Fightins lead in half, 4-2. Nunez earned his ninth save by getting Andrew Stevenson to line-out to KC Serna to end the game.

The Fightin Phils and Harrisburg Senators continue their series on Saturday night. First pitch is at 6:35 pm. Fans can listen to the game on Sports Radio AM 1240/FM 98.5 and fightins.com beginning at 6:05 pm. Fans can watch the game on MiLB.tv beginning at 6:35 pm.

Tickets for the 2016 season are available online at Fightins.com, by phone at 610-370-BALL, and in-person at FirstEnergy Stadium.