Adam Eaton Continues Stellar Play In Minors

Hey, Adam Eaton had his second start in the minor leagues yesterday. After lasting only 3 2/3 innings (and losing) in Single-A Clearwater, how would he fare this time?

Oh.

Adam Eaton’s return to the mound in Reading wasn’t much different than his past few starts in Philadelphia: He heard boo birds, gave up a pile of runs and didn’t last long.

This time, though, the 30-year-old right-hander felt OK about his outing, even though it put the Reading Phillies in a deep hole en route to their 13-3 Eastern League loss to visiting Portland.

Indeed! Eaton went 3 1/3 innings, gave up 7 runs — including a first-inning grand slam — and took his second straight minor league loss.

“I felt good,” Eaton told the Reading Eagle. “The ball was coming out pretty nice. I was happy with the way I threw.” It is the minor leagues, and he is just attempting to work on his command, but… yeesh.

Eaton hardly unhittable in his R-Phils start [Reading Eagle]
Photo via ReadingPhillies.com

Reading Phillies’ Ryan Howard Snow Globe

Now that the bobblehead doesn’t guarantee huge attendance like it once did, teams have to branch out with their giveaways. Philly Edge points us to the Reading Phillies giveaway tonight, which it calls “Best. Giveaway. Ever.”: A Ryan Howard snow globe. Is he wearing a Santa hat?

I’m not sure why Howard is batting with a french fry there.