Sebastian Valle News

There's no question the proper destination to see the Phillies' most legitimate prospects this season is Reading, home of the double-A Phillies.

LEADING OFF Jose Lozada homered for the second straight game, Eury Perez delivered multiple quality at-bats, and Erik Davis rolled a double-play ball at the perfect time as Harrisburg edged Reading 5-4 Saturday night before 5,573 mayfly-dodging fans at Metro Bank Park.

RHP Trevor May , the Phillies No. 1 prospect, had the shortest start of his pro career last Sunday at Erie when the Seawolves bombed him for eight hits and seven runs in two innings, sending his ERA from 2.91 to 4.10. Reading rallied take him of the hook but lost 8-7 in the ninth.

Erie relief pitching helped squander a seven-run lead Tuesday against the Reading Phillies, only to have the team's offense salvage a victory in the bottom of the ninth inning.

Sebastian Valle's homer deep into the stands in left field was a welcome sight for the Reading Phillies Tuesday night.

At 5-10, 175 pounds, Cesar Hernandez doesn't look like a guy who might be the catalyst for the best club in the Eastern League, or one that's leading the league in hitting.

Recap: Trevor May pitched seven strong innings and Reading rallied to knock off New Hampshire at Northeast Dental Delta Stadium Monday night.

Stolmy Pimentel possesses a live arm that can whip in a lively fastball. All that's missing are the consistent mechanics to utilize that arm.