Nick Pivetta (4-4) allowed just two runs through seven innings as the Fightin Phils (33-16) were defeated by the New Hampshire Fisher Cats (21-26) on Saturday night by a score of 3-1.

Roman Quinn scored the first run of the game in the top of the first as Rhys Hoskins grounded out to first base. Reading would take a 1-0 lead off Fisher Cats starter Shane Dawson (2-2). New Hampshire tied the game at 1-1 off Pivetta in the bottom of the fourth as Rowdy Tellez hit a RBI double with two outs.

The Fisher Cats grabbed a 2-1 lead off Pivetta in the bottom of the fifth as Roemon Fields hit a RBI triple with two outs. Pivetta allowed two runs off five hits and three walks with six strikeouts in seven innings. Jeremy Bleich entered the bottom of the eighth in relief of Pivetta. Dwight Smith Jr. hit a RBI single off Bleich to give New Hampshire a 3-1 lead.

Murphy Smith earned his second save of the season by pitching a scoreless top of the ninth inning. Dylan Cozens six-game hitting streak came to an end as he went 0-for-4 with one strikeout.

The Fightin Phils and Fisher Cats will meet again on Sunday night. First pitch is at 6:05 pm from Northeast Delta Dental Stadium. Fans can listen to the game on Sports Radio AM 1240/FM 98.5 and fightins.com at 5:35 pm.

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