The Fightin Phils (67-33) were shutout for the seventh time this season as the Hartford Yard Goats (55-43) won 6-0 on Saturday night. Hartford's German Marquez (9-5) pitched eight shutout innings for his ninth win of the season. Reading had just eight base runners in the game.

Nick Pivetta (9-5) retired 16 of the first 17 batters he faced. Juan Ciriaco hit a single in the top of the third inning then reached base on a throwing error by Pivetta in the top of the sixth. Raimel Tapia hit a single then moved out to second base on a throw to home plate. Pat Valaika hit a two-run double to give the Yard Goats a 2-0 lead.

The Yard Goats extended their lead to 4-0 off Pivetta in the top of the seventh as Michael Benjamin hit a RBI single and Ciriaco hit a sacrifice fly. Pivetta left the game after recording two outs. Hoby Milner entered the game and got Raimel Tapia to fly-out to centerfield to end the inning.

Milner pitched 1 1/3 scoreless innings. He gave up one hit and struck out one batter. Alexis Rivero entered the game in the top of the ninth. Dillon Thomas hit a pinch-hit two run double to give the Yard Goats a 6-0 lead. The Fightin Phils and Hartford Yard Goats wrap up their series on Sunday night. First pitch is at 5:05 pm from FirstEnergy Stadium. Fans can listen to the game on Sports Radio AM 1240/FM 98.5 and fightins.com beginning at 4:35 pm. Fans can also watch the game on MiLB.tv beginning at 5:05 pm.

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