Minor league report - Nailers fall to Royals, 3-2

Goaltender Franky Palazzese made 36 saves for the Wheeling Nailers (10-8-1-0) in a 3-2 road loss to the Reading Royals Sunday.

Center Matia Marcantuoni recorded two assists for Wheeling.

The Nailers’ next game is Friday at home against the South Carolina Stingrays, 7:35 p.m.