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Late Patriots Push Leads to Game One Defeat in Somerset

Rincones Hits 11th Homer and Taylor Drives in 72nd Run
August 27, 2024

BOX SCORE (Bridgewater, NJ) - Three-unanswered runs in their final two at-bats led the Somerset Patriots (30-20; 62-57) to a 4-2 win over the Reading Fightin Phils (21-31; 52-68) on Tuesday night from TD Bank Ballpark in the first game of the series. The Patriots struck first in the bottom

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(Bridgewater, NJ) - Three-unanswered runs in their final two at-bats led the Somerset Patriots (30-20; 62-57) to a 4-2 win over the Reading Fightin Phils (21-31; 52-68) on Tuesday night from TD Bank Ballpark in the first game of the series.

The Patriots struck first in the bottom of the first inning. Anthony Rizzo, making a rehab start from the Yankees, lifted a solo home run to to right-center field to make it 1-0.

Reading grabbed the lead with two runs in the third. Gabriel Rincones Jr. launched his 11th home run of the season to tie the game at one. Two batters late, Carson Taylor drove in his 72nd run of the season, as he singled to score Otto Kemp and make it 2-1.

Noah Skirrow was strong from there and 5.2-solid innings in a decision. The righty allowed five hits and the Rizzo home run was his lone blemish on the night. Skirrow also struck out five hitters. Trystan Vrieling also had a no-decision, as he allowed two runs on six hits over five innings, with fiver strikeouts.

Carlos Francisco (L, 3-4) followed Skirrow and finished off the sixth inning with no damage. He allowed two runners in the bottom of the seventh on walks, then Wesley Moore surrendered a two-run triple to Spencer Jones to put Somerset on top 3-2. In the bottom of the eighth, Jared Wegner doubled off Tommy McCollum, scoring Elijah Dunham and putting Somerset up 4-2.

Ian Hamilton (W, 1-0) got the win with 1.1-scoreless innings in his MLB Rehab appearance. Eric Reyzelman (S, 4) struck out one in a scoreless ninth to finish off the series-opening victory for the Patriots.

The Fightin Phils return to the field Wednesday against the Somerset Patriots, Double-A affiliate of the New York Yankees, at 6:35 p.m. RHP Christian McGowan will be on the mound for Reading, and go opposite LHP Cam Schlittler for Somerset. A video stream is available via MiLB TV or the Bally Live App.

The Fightin Phils return home from Tuesday, September 3, through Sunday, September 8, against the Erie SeaWolves, Double-A affiliate of the Detroit Tigers. On Tuesday, the first 1,000 fans will receive a Pride Night R-Phils Rainbow Pennant, presented by Kutztown University and LGBTQ+ Resource Center at Kutztown University. Wednesday is an Unused Ticket Game, thanks to Rip It Baseballtown Charities. Thursday is Tasting Festival on the Deck presented by Classic Harley-Davidson. Friday night features fireworks, thanks to Savage Auto Group. Saturday is a SpongeBob Celebration and Carpenter MEGA Blast Fireworks, sponsored by your local Kia Dealers. The home schedule finishes Sunday with Reading Truck MEGA Blast Fireworks, thanks to Penske.

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The 2024 R-Phils season is presented by Pepsi. Follow the Fightin Phils on Twitter @ReadingFightins, like us on Facebook, or follow us on Instagram @Fightins.

Binghamton Spoiles Anthony's Career Night with Walk Off Homer

Keaton Anthony Records Career High Four Hits and Five RBI
9:31 PM EDT

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,

Reading and Binghamton Rained Out Tuesday Night

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

Fightin Phils Partnering with Berks County Agriculture for Cup Giveaway on June 18

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

Felix Reyes Walk Off Homer Give Fightin Phils Extra Inning Win

Reading Earns First Walk Off Win of Season
May 4, 2025

BOX SCORE (Reading, PA) - The Reading Fightin Phils (7-18) took the final game of the series against the Harrisburg Senators (13-14) 4-3 in a walk off win. The Reading Fightin Phils took the early lead in the bottom of the first with a lead-off home run from Robert Moore.

Harrisburg Downs Reading in Rain Shortened Game

Felix Reyes and Keaton Anthony with Doubles
May 3, 2025

BOX SCORE (Reading, PA) - The Reading Fightin Phils (6-18) fell to the Harrisburg Senators (13-13) 9-1 in a six-inning rain-shortened game. Harrisburg came out strong in the top of the first inning. Phillip Glasser got things started with a single on a ground ball to right field. Yohandy Morales

Fightin Phils Ninth Inning Rally Falls Short in Loss to Harrisburg

Trent Farquhar with Two Hits and RBI in Loss
May 2, 2025

BOX SCORE (Reading, PA) - The Reading Fightin Phils (6-17) fell to the Harrisburg Senators (12-13) 6-4 in the fourth game of the series. The Harrisburg Senators took the early lead in the top of the first. Nick Schnell doubled on a sharp fly ball to center field and then

Fightins Snap Skid with One Run Win over Harrisburg

Robert Moore and Leandro Pineda Homer in Win
May 1, 2025

BOX SCORE (Reading, PA) - Home runs from Robert Moore and Leandro Pineda led the Reading Fightin Phils (6-16) to a 5-4 win over the Harrisburg Senators (11-13) on Thursday night, snapping Reading's 10-game losing streak. Reading struck first early on thanks to a solo home run from Leandro Pineda

Chace Strong on Mound as Reading Drops Game Two to Harrisburg

Mendez and Reyes Each Have Two Hits
April 30, 2025

BOX SCORE (Reading, PA) - The Reading Fightin Phils (5-16) fell to the Harrisburg Senators (11-12) 6-3 in the second game of the series. The Fightin Phils got themselves on the board first in the bottom of the fourth inning. Aidan Miller and Hendry Mendez both singled during their time

Late Reading Rallies Come up Short in Game One Defeat to Harrisburg

Trent Farquhar Hits First Double-A Home Run
April 29, 2025

BOX SCORE (Reading, PA) - The Reading Fightin Phils (5-15) fell to the Harrisburg Senators (10-12) 9-7 in the opening game of the series. After two hitless innings for both teams, the Harrisburg Senators were the first on the board thanks to a solo home run from Daylen Lile in

Fightin Phils Take on the Harrisburg Senators in Upcoming Home Series

Top Prospects Aidan Miller and Jarlin Susana Meet in Series
April 28, 2025

(Reading, PA) - The Reading Fightin Phils, Double-A affiliate of the Philadelphia Phillies, are back in town to take on the Harrisburg Senators, Double-A affiliate of the Washington Nationals. The series kicks off on Tuesday, April 29 at 6:45 p.m. at FirstEnergy Stadium. Tuesday, April 29 through Thursday, May 1

Reading and Portland Rained Out for Second Straight Game Sunday

Doubleheaders Scheduled for May 21 and 23 When Reading Returns to Portland
April 27, 2025

(Portland, ME) - Sunday's game between the Reading Fightin Phils and Portland Sea Dogs has been postponed due to rain. Saturday and Sunday's rained out games will be made up as part of doubleheaders on Wednesday, May 21 at 5 p.m. and Friday, May 23 at 4 p.m., when the

Reading and Portland Rained Out Saturday

Game to be made up at a later date
April 26, 2025

(Portland, ME) - Saturday's game between the Reading Fightin Phils and Portland Sea Dogs has been postponed due to rain. The game will be made up at a date to be determined when Reading visits Portland from May 20-25. Sunday's game will remain as a schedule single game at 1

Gabe Mosser Shines as Fightins are Walked Off by Sea Dogs

Mosser Collects 10 Strikeouts, most by R-Phils Pitcher this Season
April 25, 2025

BOX SCORE (Portland, ME) - A walk-off home run from Tyler Miller in the bottom of the ninth led the Portland Sea Dogs (11-6) to a 2-1 win over the Reading Fightin Phils (5-14) on Friday night from Delta Dental Park. With the win, Portland clinches this week's series as

Chuck King's Career Best Outing Not Enough as Fightins Fall

Felix Reyes with Season High Three Hits
April 24, 2025

BOX SCORE (Portland, ME) - Five-shutout innings from Chuck King was not enough as the Reading Fightin Phils (5-13) fell 4-3 to the Portland Sea Dogs (10-6) on Thursday night from Delta Dental Park. With the loss, Reading has dropped the first three games to Portland this week and have

Fausnaught Fires Five Strong Frames as Fightins Fall

Jordan Dissin Collects Two Hits for Third Multi-Hit Game
April 23, 2025

BOX SCORE (Portland, ME) - Five-strong innings from Braeden Fausnaught wasn't enough as the Reading Fightin Phils (5-12) fell 5-1 to the Portland Sea Dogs (9-6) on Wednesday night from Hadlock Field. With the win, the Sea Dogs jumped out to a 2-0 edge in this week's six-game series. After

Late Portland Push Downs Reading in Game One

Fightin Phils with Season-High 14 Hits
April 22, 2025

BOX SCORE (Portland, ME) - The Reading Fightin Phils (5-11) fell to the Portland Sea Dogs (8-6) 9-8 in the first game of the series. Reading took the early lead in the top of the first when Aidan Miller singled on a sharp ground ball to left field and then

Miller Has Two Knocks as Reading Falls in Finale to Binghamton

Eiberson Castellano Allows One Run over Four Innings in Relief
April 20, 2025

BOX SCORE (Reading, PA) - The Reading Fightin Phils (5-10) fell to the Binghamton Rumble Ponies (7-6) 3-2 in the final game as Binghamton took the series 4-2. The Rumble Ponies struck first with a lead off solo home run from Jeff McNeil which put Binghamton up 1-0. They extended

Fightin Phils Drop Third Straight to Binghamton

Gabe Mosser Strikes out Seven Over Five Innings
April 19, 2025

(Reading, PA) - The Reading Fightin Phils (5-9) dropped their third straight game to the Binghamton Rumble Ponies (6-6) 6-1 in the fifth game of the series. The Rumble Ponies struck first in the top of the first inning. Both Jeff McNeil and Francisco Alvarez singled which was then followed

Late Rally Not Enough as Fightin Phils Drop Second Straight

Cade Fergus Launches Ninth Inning Home Run in Loss
April 18, 2025

BOX SCORE (Reading, PA) - The Reading Fightin Phils (5-8) fell to the Binghamton Rumble Ponies (5-6) 6-5 in the fourth game of the series. Binghamton got on the board first in the top of the third inning. Jett Willams walked after his time at bat. Francisco Alvarez made it

Fightin Phils Drop First Game of Series to Rumble Ponies

Luis Verdugo and Felix Reyes Homer in Loss
April 17, 2025

BOX SCORE (Reading, PA) - The Reading Fightin Phils (5-7) fell to the Binghamton Rumble Ponies (4-6) 6-2 in the third game of the series. The Rumble Ponies got themselves on the board first with a lead off home run from Jett Williams, making it 1-0. Reading was able to

Miller Knocks Three Hits as Fightin Phils Down Rumble Ponies

Robert Moore Posts Second-Straight Multi-RBI Game
April 16, 2025

BOX SCORE (Reading, PA) - The Reading Fightin Phils (5-6) defeated the Binghamton Rumble Ponies (3-6) 7-4 in the second game of the series. The Rumble Ponies got off with a similar start as the previous game. Nick Morabito doubled on a ground ball to left field which was then

Fightins Home Run Barrages Downs Rumble Ponies in Series Opener

Robert Moore Blasts Two Home Runs and Drives in Five
April 15, 2025

BOX SCORE (Reading, PA) - The Reading Fightin Phils (4-6) took the series opener against the Binghamton Rumble Ponies (3-6) 12-2. Binghamton took the early lead in the top of the first inning. Nick Morabito walked after his time up at bat and was followed by Ryan Clifford who doubled

Top Prospects Clash as Rumble Ponies Come to Town

Reading to Take on Binghamton for Second Home Series
April 14, 2025

(Reading, PA) - The Reading Fightin Phils (3-6), Double-A affiliate of the Philadelphia Phillies, are back in FirstEnergy Stadium to take on the Binghamton Rumble Ponies (3-4), Double-A affiliate of the New York Mets. The first game is on Tuesday, April 15 at 6:45 p.m. and kicks off the six-game

Fightins Rally Late Again to Split Series with Somerset

Two Ninth Inning Homers Leads to Second Comeback of Series
April 13, 2025

BOX SCORE (Bridgewater, NJ) - The Reading Fightin Phils (3-6) came back and beat the Somerset Patriots (4-5) 8-7 in the last game of the series on Sunday. The Fightin Phils split the series with the Patriots 3-3. Reading got on the board first early in the game when Keaton

McGarry Strong Again as Fightins are Swept in Doubleheader

Griff McGarry Strikes out Five over Four-Hitless Innings
April 12, 2025

BOX SCORE 1 BOX SCORE 2 (Bridgewater, NJ) - Despite another strong outing from Griff McGarry, the Reading Fightin Phils (2-6) dropped both ends of Saturday's doubleheader to the Somerset Patriots (4-4). The Patriots won game one 10-5 and were victorious in the second game 4-1. Game One The Fightin