Here’s how the Phillies’ minor league teams fared on Tuesday, Sept. 8:
Reading Fightin Phils (80-61) – Double-A
The Fightin Phils enjoyed a day off Tuesday, but will begin the Eastern League playoffs at 6:35 p.m. Wednesday with Game 1 of their divisional series against the Binghamton Mets at NYSEG Stadium in Binghamton, N.Y.
Zach Eflin (8-6, 3.69 ERA) is scheduled to start for Reading.
Clearwater Threshers – Class A Advanced
The Daytona Tortugas shut down the Threshers and handed them a 3-0 loss in Game 1 of the Florida State League North Division championship series at Jackie Robinson Ballpark in Daytona Beach, Fla.