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Phillies Minor League Report: Brock Stassi, Jesse Biddle shine during Reading victory

Brock Stassi. (Steven M. Falk/Staff Photographer)
Brock Stassi. (Steven M. Falk/Staff Photographer)Read more(Steven M. Falk/Staff Photographer)

Here's how the Phillies' minor league teams fared on Tuesday, May 26:

Lehigh Valley IronPigs – Triple A

For the second day in a row, rain was the big story in the IronPigs' series against the Gwinnett Braves.

A day after rain cut short the IronPigs' game against the Braves, rain completely washed out their contest Tuesday at Coolray Field in Lawrenceville, Ga.

Tuesday's game has been rescheduled for Thursday, May 28 as part of a double header starting at 5:05 p.m.

The IronPigs and Braves are slated to have a doubleheader of sorts Wednesday when they will complete Monday's game and jump right into the next soon after.

Reading Fightin Phils – Double-A

An offensive explosion and a strong start from pitcher Jesse Biddle helped the Fightin Phils run away from the New Hampshire Fisher Cats by a score of 10-1 at NorthEast Delta Dental Stadium in Manchester, N.H. Tuesday.

The Fightin Phils battered New Hampshire's pitching staff to the tune of a season-high 16 hits, including four from Brock Stassi.

Cam Perkins also had a stellar night from the plate, as he recorded three hits and drove in four runs thanks to a three-run homer during the seventh inning.

Brodie Greene (3-for-5) and Brian Pointer (2-for-5) rounded out the Fightin Phils with multiple hits during the contest.

The Fightin Phils seemingly got stronger as the game went, as they plated seven unanswered runs between the sixth and ninth innings.

With plenty of run support behind him, Biddle cruised to a strong five-inning outing where he allowed only one run on five hits and walked two batters. He picked up the win, which was his fourth of the season.

The Fightin Phils will look to keep their offensive hot streak going when they face the Fisher Cats again at 7:05 p.m. Wednesday. Zach Eflin (4-3, 2.28 ERA) is scheduled to start for Reading.

Clearwater Threshers – Class A-Advanced

The Threshers' series opener against the Fort Myers Miracle was postponed due to rain at Bright House Field in Clearwater, Fla. Tuesday.

The game has been pushed back to Thursday, May 28 as part of a doubleheader starting at 5 p.m.

The Threshers are currently scheduled to face the Miracle at 6 p.m. Wednesday. Victor Arano (0-5, 6.44 ERA) is slated to start for Clearwater.

Lakewood BlueClaws – Class A

Three runs in the top of the 14th cost the BlueClaws during a 5-2 loss to the West Virginia Power Tuesday at FirstEnergy Park in Lakewood Township, N.J.

The BlueClaws entered the frame in a 2-2 tie with the Power after six consecutive scoreless innings between the two teams. Unfortunately for the BlueClaws, that streak came to an abrupt end after a solo home run from West Virginia's Jordan Luplow off Manny Martinez.

Martinez proceeded to give up two more runs to put the BlueClaws in a three-run hole. The BlueClaws responded by going down in order in the bottom portion of the frame. Martinez took the loss, which was his first of the year.

Despite the loss, the BlueClaws racked up 14 hits, three of which came from Rhys Hoskins. Both of Lakewood's runs came courtesy of Herlis Rodriguez and Derek Campbell.

The BlueClaws will try to salvage a victory from the Power when take the field against them at 11:05 a.m. Wednesday. Ranfi Casimiro (2-3, 2.74 ERA) will take the mound for Lakewood.

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