Lehigh Valley was beaten soundly in Tom Eshelman’s return in a rain-shortened, five inning game.

Reading was trounced.  The best pitching performance of the game was turned in by Harold Martinez.

Clearwater was led by Franklyn Kilome and a 12-hit attack.  Sixto Sanchez is expected to make his High-A debut Saturday.  (If he does, he’s equally likely to open the Threshers’ home stand next Friday, and then pitch game four of the St. Lucie Mets series on the following Thursday, also known as day 4 of Tebow-mania in central Florida.)

Lakewood provided Bailey Falter adequate support in a rout.  Darick Hall hit his 21st HR.

Williamsport was rained out.

The GCL Phillies lost on 2 late runs.  Elniery Garcia gave up an unearned run in 3.0 rehab innings and Jose Gomez went 1-3 with an RBI in a rehab start at shortstop. Continue reading Box Score Recap – 8/4/2017 →