Reading takes Eastern League title, sweeping Erie in two games
The short version
- Reading beat Erie 13-4 in the Eastern League Championship Series finale.
- Erie lost the championship series two games to none.
- The SeaWolves have won five straight Eastern League Southwest division titles.
The Reading Fightin Phils closed out the Eastern League Championship Series with a 13-4 win over the Erie SeaWolves, who fell two games to none.
Reading defeated the Erie SeaWolves 13-4 in the finale of the Eastern League Championship Series, taking the best-of-series matchup two games to none.
The SeaWolves arrived at the championship round after claiming their fifth consecutive Eastern League Southwest division title, a streak that underscores their sustained success in Double-A baseball.
Despite that regular-season dominance, Erie was unable to break through in the finals, as Reading's offense closed out the series with a commanding performance on the scoreboard.
The loss ends the SeaWolves' pursuit of an Eastern League championship, while Reading celebrates the league crown.
Written by the Matchday Live desk from reporting by Yahoo Sports.
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