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Carson Taylor Named Phillies Minor League Hitter of the Month

Taylor Wins Award in First Month in Organization
May 3, 2024

(Reading, PA) - Reading Fightin Phils first baseman Carson Taylor was named Friday as the Philadelphia Phillies Minor League Player of the Month of April, as announced by the Phillies. Taylor joins Single-A Clearwater's George Klassen in collecting the organizational honors, as Klassen was named Pitcher of the Month. In

(Reading, PA) - Reading Fightin Phils first baseman Carson Taylor was named Friday as the Philadelphia Phillies Minor League Player of the Month of April, as announced by the Phillies. Taylor joins Single-A Clearwater's George Klassen in collecting the organizational honors, as Klassen was named Pitcher of the Month.

In April, Taylor slashed .354/.426/.708, with a 1.134 OPS. He added three doubles, one triple, four home runs, 18 RBI, five walks, two stolen bases, and eight runs scored across 13 games played. His two stolen bases came on April 24 against Somerset, which set a career-high for the 24-year-old.

Amongst Eastern League hitters with at least 50 plate appearances in April, Taylor ranked second in batting average slugging percentage, and OPS. He was also tied for second in RBI, tied for fifth in home runs and sixth in on-base percentage.

Taylor quickly made his mark in Reading when he hit two home runs on Opening Night, April 9 against Portland, with the second long ball proving to be the eventual game-winner. It was the third time in his career Taylor hit two home runs in a game and he tied a career-high with four RBI in the game.

Other highlights from April from Taylor included a game-tying home run on April 7 at Bowie, a three-hit/three-RBI game on April 19 at Binghamton, three RBI and a home run on April 20 at Binghamton, and two runs, two RBI, and a triple on April 23 vs Somerset. Taylor additionally had an eight-game hitting streak from April 5-20. As of May 3, Taylor is hitting .611 with runners in scoring position, ranking as one of the best marks in all of Minor League Baseball.

The Phillies acquired Taylor in the Minor League Phase of the Rule Five Draft in December of 2023 from the Los Angeles Dodgers. He spent all of 2023 with Double-A Tulsa. Taylor also spent all of 2022 with Tulsa and made his pro debut in 2021 with High-A Great Lakes. Following the 2021 season, Taylor was invited to participate in the Arizona Fall League.

The Dodgers drafted Taylor in the fourth round of the 2020 draft out of Virginia Tech. With the Hokies, Taylor was named a 2020 Collegiate Baseball All-American and named to the 2020 Buster Posey Award Watch List, which recognizes the best catcher in college baseball. Taylor played high school baseball at Hyde Park School and Greater Atlanta Christian School for the Atlanta, Georgia, native.

Reading returns home Tuesday, May 7 to begin a six-game series with the Hartford Yard Goats (Rockies) that runs through Sunday May 12. Tuesday is a School Kid Educations Day, thanks to Rip It Baseballtown Charities and MLB Play Ball. On Wednesday, Capital Blue Cross Hard Work in School Tickets are accepted. Thursday is a Nurse Recognition and Celebration, presented by Penn State Health St. Joseph. Friday features fireworks, presented by Kia and Saturday's fireworks by Adams and Associates. The series finishes Sunday with a Mother's Day Crossbody Phanny Pack for the first 1,500 women older than 18, thanks to Reading Hospital McGlinn Cancer Institute.

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Fightin Phils Ride Stellar Pitching to Shutout Victory over SeaWolves in Series Opener

Reading Earns First Shutout Win of Season
May 27, 2025

BOX SCORE (Reading, PA) - The Reading Fightin Phils (17-27) defeated the Erie SeaWolves (30-16) 1-0 Tuesday, taking the first of a six-game set. Reading’s pitching allowed just two hits — tying its least all season on April 9 — while recording its first shutout of the season. The SeaWolves

Reading Fightin Phils Welcome Erie SeaWolves to Town for Next Series

Here's a Look at This Upcoming Week in Baseballtwon
May 26, 2025

(Reading, PA) - The Reading Fightin Phils, Double-A affiliate of the Philadelphia Phillies, return home to take on the Erie SeaWolves, Double-A affiliate of the Detroit Tigers. The six game series kicks off on Tuesday, May 27 at 11:00 a.m. and goes through Sunday, June 1. Tuesday, May 27 is

Ninth Inning Comeback Earns Series Finale Win for Fightin Phils

Robert Moore's Triple Secures Win
May 25, 2025

BOX SCORE (Portland, ME) - A 3-1 deficit in the ninth inning did not stop a late comeback for the Reading Fightin Phils (16-27) that earned them a 5-3 win in their series finale against the Portland Sea Dogs (24-18). In similar fashion to previous games in the series, the

Miller Extends Hit Streak to 10 Games as Reading Falls to Portland

Luke Russo Goes Five Innings in Second Double-A Start
May 24, 2025

BOX SCORE (Portland, ME) - The Reading Fightin Phils (15-27) fell to the Portland Sea Dogs (24-17) 4-1 during Saturday’s game in Delta Dental Park. The Portland Sea Dogs took the early lead in the bottom of the first inning. Zach Ehrhard walked, Max Ferguson singled and Blaze Jordan followed

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Aidan Miller Extends Hitting Streak to Nine Games
May 23, 2025

BOX SCORE (Portland, ME) - The Reading Fightin Phils (15-26) fell to the Portland Sea Dogs (23-17) 6-0 after a strong fifth inning by the Sea Dogs in game five of the series. Portland got themselves on the board first in the bottom of the first thanks to an RBI

Reading Falls to Portland in High Hitting Affair

Andrick Nava Has Three Hits and Two RBI
May 22, 2025

BOX SCORE (Portland, ME) - While the Reading Fightin Phils (15-25) out-hit the the Portland Sea Dogs (22-17) during the fourth game of the series, it was not enough as the Sea Dogs got themselves the win on Thursday afternoon, 6-3. The Portland Sea Dogs took the early lead in

Strong Pitching and Timely Hits lead Reading to Doubleheader Sweep over Portland

Gabe Mosser Dominates in Game One; Bullpen Combined to Silence Portland in Second Game
May 21, 2025

BOX SCORE GAME ONE BOX SCORE GAME TWO (Portland, ME) - Dominant pitching and timely hits propelled the Reading Fightin Phils (15-24) to a doubleheader sweep over the Portland Sea Dogs (21-17) on Wednesday night from Delta Dental Park. Game One It was another strong outing on the mound for

Reading Falls to Portland in Game One Despite Outhitting Sea Dogs

Anthony, Mendez and Pineda Stay Hot with Two Hits Each
May 20, 2025

BOX SCORE (Portland, ME) - A late rally wasn't enough for the Reading Fightin Phils (13-24), as they fell to the Portland Sea Dogs (21-15) 4-3 on Tuesday night at Delta Dental Park. Reading outhit Portland 9-3, but were unable to come away with the game-one victory. All the scoring

The Fightin Phils Earn First Series Win in Victory Over Fisher Cats

Seth Beer Hits Game Winning Home Run for First Reading Homer
May 18, 2025

BOX SCORE (Reading, PA) - The Reading Fightin Phils (13-23) grabbed their first series win of the season after taking down the New Hampshire Fisher Cats (16-22) 6-5 in the sixth game of this weeks' series. The first inning started in very similar fashion to the previous games in this

Reading Fightin Phils Achieve Highest Single Game Attendance Since 2018 Season

9,691 Fans Pack FirstEnergy Stadium on Saturday Night
May 17, 2025

(Reading, PA) - The Reading Fightin Phils, Double-A affiliate of the Philadelphia Phillies, are excited to share that the official attendance of 9,691 fans on Saturday night is the largest single-game attendance at America's Classic Ballpark since the 2018 season. The last time a crowd larger than Saturday night's filled

Reading Winning Streak Snapped in Doubleheader Sweep

Josh Breaux Hits First Home Run of Season in Game Two
May 17, 2025

BOX SCORE GAME ONE BOX SCORE GAME TWO (Reading, PA) - The Reading Fightin Phils’ (12-23) win streak came to an end on Saturday night as the New Hampshire Fisher Cats (16-21) won both games of the doubleheader. The first game ended in a score 8-7 and the second came

Miller Homers and Moser Deals as Reading Wins Fourth Straight

Gabe Mosser Allows One Run over 6.2 Innings Pitched
May 16, 2025

BOX SCORE (Reading, PA) - The winning streak for Reading Fightin Phils (12-21) extended to four after their win over the New Hampshire Fisher Cats (14-21) 3-2. It was all Reading in the first inning. Aidan Miller doubled and Hendry Mendez followed with a two-run home run which put the

Reading Rallies for Third Straight Win in Walk Off Fashion

Cade Fergus and Paul McIntosh Each with Three Hits
May 15, 2025

BOX SCORE (Reading, PA) - It was a high-scoring affair as the Reading Fightin Phils (11-21) won it over the New Hampshire Fisher Cats (14-20) 11-10 in their second walk off win of the season. The Fightin Phils came out swinging in the bottom of the first. Trent Farquhar started

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Bullpen Combines for 7.1 Shutout Innings
May 14, 2025

BOX SCORE (Reading, PA) - A late comeback by the Reading Fightin Phils (10-21) pushed them to victory over the New Hampshire Fisher Cats (15-18) 2-1 in the first game of the series. Yohendrick Pinango hit a lead-off home run on the first pitch to give the Fisher Cats the

Reading and New Hampshire to Play Doubleheader Saturday

Two Seven Inning Games to Begin at 4:45 PM
May 13, 2025

(Reading, PA) - Following Tuesday's rain out between Reading and New Hampshire, the game will be made up as part of a doubleheader on Saturday, May 17, beginning at 4:45 p.m. Both games will be seven innings in length. Game two will begin approximately 30 minutes after game one, but

Today’s Reading Fightin Phils game has been officially postponed due to rain.  

May 13, 2025

Today’s Reading Fightin Phils game has been officially postponed due to rain. Those with regularly purchased tickets dated for May 13, 2025 may exchange their tickets for seating of equal or lesser value for any remaining 2025 R-Phils regular season home game, based on availability. Exchanges of tickets can be

Reading Fightin Phils Take on New Hampshire as Fisher Cats Come to Town

Here's a Look at This Week's Home Series
May 12, 2025

(Reading, PA)- The Reading Fightin Phils, Double-A affiliate of the Philadelphia Phillies, take on the New Hampshire Fisher Cats, Double-A affiliate of the Toronto Blue Jays, for their first meeting of the 2025 season. Game one is set for Tuesday, May 13 at 12 p.m. and kicks off the six

Strong Days from Miller and Anthony Lead Reading to Sunday Win

Braeden Fausnaught Allows One Run over Five Innings
May 11, 2025

BOX SCORE (Binghamton, NY) - It was a strong outing on the mound as the series between the Reading Fightin Phils (9-21) and the Binghamton Rumble Ponies (18-13) came to a close with the Figthin Phils taking the last game 3-2. The Rumble Ponies ended the series on top 3-2.

FirstEnergy Stadium Hosting BCIAA Baseball Semifinals Monday

First Game to Begin at 3:30 PM
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(Reading, PA) - The Reading Fightin Phils, and FirstEnergy Stadium, are excited to host the 2025 BCIAA Baseball Semifinals on Monday, May 12, beginning at 3:30 p.m. The semifinal matchups will showcase Governor Mifflin and Exeter, and the other matchup will be Wyomissing and Berks Catholic. Tickets to the game

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Fightin Phils Rally for Game One Win; Rumble Ponies Toss Perfect Game in Second Contest
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BOX SCORE 1 BOX SCORE 2 (Binghamton, NY) - The Reading Fightin Phils (8-21) split Saturday's doubleheader to the Binghamton Rumble Ponies (18-12) at Mirabito Stadium. Reading won the first game 7-5, thanks to home runs from Trent Farquhar and Hendry Mendez. In the second game, Binghamton tossed a perfect

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Game will not be made up
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(Binghamton, NY) - Friday night's game between the Reading Fightin Phils and Binghamton Rumble Ponies has been cancelled due to rain. The game will not be made up. The Fightin Phils return to the field on Saturday at 12 p.m. for a doubleheader against the Binghamton Rumble Ponies. A video

Cabrera and Moore's Strong Nights Overshadowed by Second Straight Walk Off Defeat

Jean Cabrera Strikes Out Eight Over Six Scoreless Innings
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BOX SCORE (Binghamton, NY) - Despite a strong start on both sides, the Reading Fightin Phils (7-20) fell to the Binghamton Rumble Ponies (17-11), 6-5, in the second walk-off win for the Rumble Ponies of the series. Jean Cabrera’s strong start to the game gave Reading time to settle in

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Keaton Anthony Records Career High Four Hits and Five RBI
May 7, 2025

BOX SCORE (Binghamton, NY) - A two-out, three-run, home run from William Lugo lifted the Binghamton Rumble Ponies (16-11) to a 9-7 win over the Reading Fightin Phils (7-19) on Wednesday night at Mirabito Stadium. Reading entered the bottom of the ninth inning up by one run. Nelson Alvarez (L,

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Game to be Made Up as Part of Doubleheader Saturday
May 6, 2025

(Binghamton, NY) - Tuesday night's game between the Reading Fightin Phils and Binghamton Rumble Ponies has been postponed due to rain. The game will be made up as a part of a doubleheader on Saturday, with the first game beginning at 12 p.m. Both games will be seven innings. Wednesday

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The Night will Celebrate Berks County Agriculture and the Preservation of 80,000 Acres of Farmland
May 5, 2025

(Reading, PA) - The Reading Fightin Phils, Double-A affiliate of the Philadelphia Phillies, are excited to partner with Berks County Agriculture, who will sponsor the America's Classic Ballpark Commemorative Cup for the first 2,000 adults, on Wednesday, June 18, against the Hartford Yard Goats. First pitch for the game is