Phillies' minor league report: Zach Eflin's solid outing helps Lehigh Valley open with win

Zach Eflin, shown here pitching for the Phillies last summer, won the opener for triple A Lehigh Valley on Saturday.A quick roundup of how the Phillies minor-league affiliates fared on Saturday:

INTERNATIONAL LEAGUE (AAA)

Lehigh Valley 3, Pawtucket 1: Zach Eflin gave up one hit and one run in five innings as the IronPigs opened the 2018 season with a win. SS Alexi Amarista had a two-run single to lead the offense.

Eflin had five strikeouts and gave up three walks. Pedro Beato, who set the team record with 33 saves last year, struck out the side to record his first save this year.

EASTERN LEAGUE (AA)

Erie 7, Reading 4: JoJo Romero gave up six runs (five earned) in four innings as the Fightin…