On Friday, the Double-A Reading Fightin Phils took a commanding 2-0 lead in a best-of-five opening round series in the Eastern League playoffs, led my a masterful performance from right-hander Jake Thompson, who tossed a complete game three-hit shutout.
The 21-year-old struck out eight and walked one in the 3-0 defeat of Binghamton, taking his ERA in eight starts since he was acquired from Texas in the Cole Hamels trade to 1.50.
Leading the offense was outfielder Cam Perkins, who went 3-for-4 with a double and two RBI.
Outfielder Nick Williams, another prospect obtained from Texas near the trading deadline, slammed a solo homer to cap a two-hit performance.