Reed Trimble drove in three runs with a two-run homer and a single as the Chesapeake Baysox defeated the Reading Fightin Phils 5-2 on August 27, 2025, at FirstEnergy Stadium. The victory improved Chesapeake to 52-68 in the Eastern League Southwest Division, while Reading fell to 47-73 in the Northeast Division. Reliever Tommy Pham picked up the win in two scoreless innings, moving to 1-2 with a 3.28 ERA, and Ryan Ashman earned his second save with two shutout frames.
Starter Connor Money pitched five innings for Chesapeake, allowing two runs on four hits with two walks and two strikeouts on 85 pitches, 54 for strikes. He induced four flyouts and hit one batter but kept Reading off the board until the sixth. Pham entered in the sixth, facing seven batters and allowing one hit while striking out one; he also benefited from a caught stealing by catcher Austin Anderson. Ashman struck out three in the eighth and ninth, overcoming a pitch timer violation to close the game.
Reading’s Eduardo Jimenez threw six innings, giving up two runs on five hits with four strikeouts on 79 pitches, 53 strikes. He picked off Braylon Overn at first in the first inning but took a no-decision. Tommy Walling suffered the loss, dropping to 2-5 with a 4.50 ERA after allowing two runs in the eighth. Relievers McCollum and Baker followed, with Baker yielding one run in the ninth.
Chesapeake broke through in the sixth when Overn singled and Trimble launched his eighth homer of the season off Jimenez, a two-out drive for a 2-0 lead. Reading responded in the bottom half with Francisco Reyes’ two-run double off Money, scoring Caleb Miller and Carson DeMartini to tie it at 2-2. Reyes went 2-for-4 with the double and two RBIs.
The Baysox pulled ahead in the eighth against Walling. Alex Butterworth led off with a double, advanced, and scored on Trimble’s single. Butterworth later added a two-run single with two outs, finishing 2-for-4 with a double and two RBIs. Trimble, the designated hitter, had two hits including the homer. Enrique Bradfield Jr. reached on an error but went 0-for-5, while Hunter Hodo doubled and singled.
Reading amassed seven hits but left seven on base and went 1-for-7 with runners in scoring position. Dylan Dunn doubled and singled, Jacob Ricketts singled and walked, and Jose Rodriguez singled and stole a base. Miller walked twice and stole his 50th base. The Fightin Phils’ lone error came from DeMartini in the third but did not cost a run.
Under partly cloudy skies with 76-degree temperatures and an 8 mph wind out to right field, umpires Nathan Diederich, Brandon Spevak and Tatum Littleton officiated, with first pitch at 6:47 p.m.
Trimble, a 2021 second-round pick from Southern Mississippi, has overcome injuries to post a .240 average with eight homers this season, showing improved power in Double-A. His performance highlights progress in his third year at this level.
Bradfield Jr., drafted 17th overall in 2023 from Vanderbilt, has focused on contact and speed, batting .265 in Double-A while stealing bases effectively. Despite a challenging 2025 with a hamstring injury in July, he represented the Orioles at the All-Star Futures Game and aims to rebound. His defensive skills and on-base ability remain key assets.
For Reading, Reyes has emerged as a strong bat, hitting .336 with 28 doubles this year. DeMartini, a 2024 fourth-round pick from Virginia Tech, is adjusting to pro ball with a .211 average, emphasizing raw power and third-base defense. He has risen quickly, earning promotions and drawing comparisons for his composed approach. DeMartini models his game after former players known for hard-nosed play.
The Orioles’ farm system, ranked among baseball’s deeper ones, has seen promotions like Samuel Basallo and Dylan Beavers to the majors in 2025, creating opportunities for talents like Trimble and Bradfield. Baltimore’s midseason top 30 update reflects changes from trades and drafts.
Philadelphia’s system features prospects like Aidan Miller at higher levels, with DeMartini among risers in 2025 rankings. The Phillies’ Double-A group includes young arms and hitters poised for impact.
This Eastern League matchup showcases developing talent for AL East and NL East teams, with both clubs emphasizing youth amid rebuilding efforts.
