The Fightin Phils (23-13) lost 7-2 to the Trenton Thunder (19-15) on Saturday night. John Richy (0-1) received his first double-A loss of the season as he allowed five runs through five innings.

The Thunder took a 3-0 lead off Richy in the bottom of the first inning. Tyler Austin hit a RBI single then scored on a two-run double from Sebastian Valle. Trenton scored two more runs off Richy in the bottom of the fifth inning as Dustin Fowler hit a RBI single and Austin hit a RBI double.

Harold Martinez got Reading on the board in the top of the 7th inning with a sacrifice fly. Rhys Hoskins led off the inning with a single then advanced to third base on a fly-out by Angelo Mora. Trenton scored two more runs in the bottom of the eighth inning to take a 7-1 lead. Kyle Higashioka hit a two-run home run off Michael Mariot.

Reading got another run in the top of the ninth inning to cut Trenton's lead to 7-2. Jake Fox scored on a throwing error from Jared Mitchell. Mark Leiter Jr. tossed a scoreless inning in the sixth inning as he struck out two batters.

The Fightin Phils and Trenton Thunder will wrap up their series on Sunday afternoon at Arm & Hammer Park. First pitch is at 1:00 pm. Fans can listen to the game on Sports Radio AM 1240/FM 98-5 & fightins.com beginning at 12:30 pm.

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