Reading Fightin' Phils top Portland; IronPigs struggle against Bisons

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Last updated Aug 22, 2026

Reading Fightin' Phils top Portland; IronPigs struggle against Bisons
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On August 22, 2026, the Reading Fightin' Phils defeated the Portland Sea Dogs 5-2, highlighted by a strong outing from top prospect Gage Wood, who pitched five innings, allowing one unearned run. The Lehigh Valley IronPigs were shut out 8-0 by the Buffalo Bisons, managing only three hits; Brian Keller surrendered five runs in 4 1/3 innings. In a doubleheader, the Jersey Shore BlueClaws lost both games to Hudson Valley, 5-1 and 2-0, with lackluster offensive performances despite decent pitching outings. Clearwater fell to Dunedin 10-2, struggling defensively as Sean Youngerman and Manuel Colon combined to give up all ten runs.

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  • Reading beats Portland 5-2 behind Gage Wood's strong pitching
  • Lehigh Valley loses 8-0 to Buffalo, managing only three hits
  • Jersey Shore loses doubleheader to Hudson Valley 5-1 and 2-0
  • Clearwater falls 10-2 to Dunedin, struggling on defense
  • Gage Wood's performance could influence September call-ups
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