The Reading Fightin Phils (45-19) extended their winning streak to seven games on Sunday evening. Jesmuel Valentin hit a walk-off two-run single against Curve reliever Brett McKinney to give the Fightins a 2-1 win over the Altoona Curve (33-29).

Fightin Phils starter Nick Pivetta pitched seven scoreless innings. He gave up three hits and three walks with four strikeouts. He retired 18 out of the 26 batters he faced. Curve starter Cody Dickson pitched five scoreless innings. He gave up three hits and three walks with five strikeouts.

The Curve took a 1-0 lead off Gregory Infante in the top of the eighth as Harold Ramirez scored on a wild pitch. Ramirez was on third base after Austin Meadows hit a double to extend his hitting streak to 21 games. His hitting streak is the longest active hitting streak in the Eastern League.

Joely Rodriguez (3-0) continued pitching well as he retired the side in the top of the ninth for the Fightins. He would earn the win. The Fightin Phils still have the best record in Minor League Baseball.

The Fightin Phils are off on Monday and return to the playing field on Tuesday evening at FirstEnergy Stadium as the road team against the Hartford Yard Goats. 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.