Mickey Moniak knocked in three runs for Clearwater, the IronPigs thrashed Pawtucket, and Reading was blown out by Harrisburg.
Here’s a rundown of the Phillies’ farm system for Thursday…
INTERNATIONAL LEAGUE (AAA)
Lehigh Valley 8, Pawtucket 1: The IronPigs brought home seven runs in the first two innings, and RH Ben Lively pitched seven innings of one-run ball to cruise to a series-opening win over the Red Sox.
SS Dean Anna (2-for-3), LF Ardon Chambers (2-for-2), and RF Danny Ortiz batted in two runs each. Lively (W, 2-2), meanwhile, threw 101 pitches, allowing six hits and striking out five.