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Akron RubberDucks get homer, but still lose to Fightin' Phils at Reading, Pa.

The Fightin' Phils scored five runs in the bottom of sixth inning, breaking a 4-4 tie and sending the Akron RubberDucks to a 9-4 loss in a Class AA Eastern League game in Reading, Pa.

Shortstop Erik Gonzalez went 4-for-4 for the RubberDucks, all singles, with an RBI. The RubberDucks (4-7) finally got their first home run of the season, a two-run shot from designated hitter Yonathan Mendoza.

That wasn't a problem for Reading, which got a three-run homer in the first inning from right fielder Aaron Altherr off of Akron starter Will Roberts (1-1, 5.