Quick Notes: Game Preview: Harrisburg Senators kick off a six-game series tonight against the Reading Fightin Phils

Game preview as the Harrisburg Senators kick off a six-game series tonight against the Reading Fightin Phils.

Harrisburg, PA - The Harrisburg Senators and Reading Fightin Phils (Philadelphia Phillies) play game one of their six-game series tonight at FNB Field. This is the second and final series this season between the longtime rivals.

The home ballparks for Reading and the Harrisburg Senators are only 63 miles apart. The teams met in April at First Energy Stadium, with the Senators taking five of the six games.

Last time out

The Harrisburg Senators lost 18-1 Sunday afternoon to the Bowie Baysox. Bowie completed a six-game sweep of the Sens and won an eighth straight game overall. Bowie plated nine runs in the first inning and coasted from there. The 18 runs are a season-high against Harrisburg this season.

Game Details

Harrisburg Senators (40-62) vs. Reading Fightin Phils (45-57)
RHP Ronald Herrera (4-6; 4.75 ERA) vs. RHP Noah Skirrow (4-7; 4.65 ERA)
Tuesday, August 9 @ 6:30 p.m. | Game 103 | FNB Field, Harrisburg PA