If Reading was feeling good fresh off their 7-1 takedown of Fleetwood last Friday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Red KNights fell 5-1 to the Muhlenberg Muhls on Wednesday. The Red KNights were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Muhls earlier this season, when they won 7-4.
David Garcia got Reading off to a strong start despite the final result, tossing six innings while giving up just two earned (and three unearned) runs off four hits.
At the plate, Reading saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Frandy Ruiz, who went 1-for-3 with one stolen base and one run.
Reading now has a losing record of 6-7. As for Muhlenberg, they now have a winning record of 7-6.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Reading will challenge J.P. McCaskey at 4:15 p.m. on Friday. The Red KNights are facing the Tornados at the right time seeing as the Tornados are stuck on a ten-game losing streak. As for Muhlenberg, they will face off against Penn Manor at 4:15 p.m. on Friday.
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