The Fightin Phils (70-35) fell victim to a three-run bottom of the sixth as the Erie SeaWolves won 5-3 on Thursday night at Jerry Uht Park. Reading's six-game win streak against the SeaWolves comes to an end.

Dominic Ficociello hit a two-run home run off Nick Pivetta (9-6) in the bottom of the fourth to give Erie a 2-0 lead. Rhys Hoskins belted his 30th home run, a two-run shot off Daniel Norris (1-0) in the top of the sixth to tie the game at 2-2. He now has 94 runs batted in on the season.

Erie scored three runs in the bottom of the sixth to take a 5-2 lead. Pivetta left the game after giving up a walk and a single in the inning. Joely Rodriguez entered the game and back up back-to-back doubles from Ficocielo and Mike Gerber.

Osmel Aguila hit a home run in the top of the seventh off Norris to cut Erie's lead to 5-3. Hoby Milner pitched two scoreless innings in relief. Harold Martinez recorded two hits in the game. SeaWolves closer Joe Jimenez earned his 12th save of the season by retiring the side in the top of the ninth.

The Fightin Phils and Erie SeaWolves will play again at Jerry Uht Park on Friday night. First pitch is at 7:05 pm. Fans can listen to the game on Sports Radio AM 1240/FM 98.5 and fightins.com beginning at 6:05 pm.

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