Phillies Minor League Report: Destin Hood drives in six runs for Reading

Here's how the Phillies' minor-league teams fared on Wednesday, Aug. 19:

Lehigh Valley IronPigs – Triple A

The IronPigs managed to post nine hits against Scranton, but could push only one runner across the plate in a 2-1 loss to the RailRiders.

Brian Bogusevic came up with the only run for Lehigh via a solo home run in the third inning, but the rest of the offense could not muster up any mojo. Despite the nine hits, only four runners made it past first base.

Anthony Vasquez took the loss, despite pitching well. He went 6 2/3 innings and gave up two runs, but just one was earned. He permitted five hits and walked three.

The two teams will play again on Thursday at 7:05 p.m.

Reading Fightin Phils – Double-A

Reading is easily the hottest team in the Phillies organization right now, and the Fightin Phils kept to their ways with a 12-6 win over New Hampshire. The Fightin Phils rattled off 17 hits in the victory.

Destin Hood had the biggest night at the plate for Reading. He went 3-for-5 with two home runs and six RBI. His average climbed to .290.

Zach Eflin improved to 7-6 thanks to a large cushion from his offense. He didn't have the greatest game on the mound, going six innings and giving up four runs, but it was enough for the win.

Reading and New Hampshire will be back at it at 7:05 p.m. on Thursday.

Clearwater Threshers – Class A-Advanced

The Threshers used 12 hits to defeat the Dunedin Blue Jays, 6-2, at Florida Auto Exchange Stadium.

Mark Leiter allowed two runs on six hits over six innings. Leiter struck out five and walked two, as he earned his fifth victory. Alexis Rivero pitched three scoreless innings to earn his second save.

Left fielder Andrew Pullin went 2-for-3 and knocked in a pair of runs. First baseman Rhys Hoskins hit his 15th double and drove in a run.

Clearwater will be back in action Thursday at 7 p.m.

Lakewood BlueClaws – Class A

Lakewood got out to an early lead and never looked back, throttling the Delmarva Shorebirds, 6-1, at FirstEnergy Park.

BlueClaws starter Elniery Garcia pitched six innings and allowed one run on five hits. Garcia struck out three and walked two in earning his eighth victory. Joey DeNato pitched three scoreless innings for his ninth save.

Third baseman Damek Tomscha drove in three runs and walked once.

The BlueClaws will be back in action Thursday at 7:05 p.m.

Williamsport Crosscutters – Short-Season A

The Crosscutters mustered just four hits in a 5-0 loss to the State College Spikes at Medlar Field at Lubrano Park.

Starter Tyler Gilbert suffered his third defeat, allowing three runs on seven hits over four innings.

Center fielder Carlos Duran went 2-for-3 with a pair of singles.

Williamsport will be back in action Thursday at 7:05 p.m.