The Phillie Phanatic Comes to Reading on August 3

(Reading, PA) -- The Reading Phillies will continue their exciting series with Bryce Harper and the Harrisburg Senators on Wednesday, August 3rd, and face-off in a 7:05 p.m. contest for game two of their three-game series.

Fans will want to make their way out to America's Classic Ballpark early, as VIST Financial Plaza gates will open at 5:00 pm and the night will be loaded with fun. From 5:00-6:00 p.m., fans 21-years-old and older can enjoy Happy Hour with $1.00 off all beers, thanks to Miller Lite.

Pangea Acoustic will take the Weston Center Winning Smiles Stage for a thrilling pre-game performance (5:00 – 6:00 p.m.). Redner’s R-Phils Kids Club members can also enjoy the Kids Happy Half Hour from 5:00-5:30 pm with free Phunland games.

Everyone’s favorite mascot -- the Phillie Phanatic, will be on-hand for a great night at the ballpark. First, the R-Phils are set pay a special Tribute to the Phanatic, thanks to Comcast SportsNet. In order to help us celebrate the beloved mascot, the Phillie Phanatic will make his second and final appearance of the year at FirstEnergy Stadium, courtesy of Pace Institute. Philadelphia’s favorite mascot will travel throughout the stadium entertaining fans all evening long.

Also on Wednesday, fans can enjoy the first-ever Baseball Poetry Contest at FirstEnergy Stadium. Along with Berks Bards, the Reading Phillies have created this contest for poets and writers within Berks County, to help celebrate the sport of baseball. Fans were asked to submit their poems by July 27, and the winners have been invited to read their poem before Wednesday's game in front of the Reading Phillies crowd.

Congratulations to the winners of the 2011 Baseball Poetry Contest sponsored by Berks Bards and the Reading Phillies:

First Place: "The Prospect" by Elizabeth Clark
Second Place: "Merry Cliffmas" by Gretchen Rothermel
Third Place: "Batting Behind Fred Lynn" by Randy Boone

Fans can also purchase a 4 for $49 Family Night Package for the game on August 3rd, thanks to Capital BlueCross. This $49 package is a $61 value and includes four Yellow Box Seat Tickets, four sodas, and four hot dogs. Additional tickets, including the hot dog and soda, can also be purchased for $12.25 each.

2011 single-game tickets for all games are available, and fans can call 610-370-BALL, log-on to www.readingphillies.com, or stop by the brand-new R-Phils ticket office located at FirstEnergy Stadium. Fans can also add the all-you-can eat Deck Buffett wristband to any order for only $12. Get your R-Phils “Pick 3 Plan” now and get as many tickets as you want for all Baseballtown All Star Classic events before they go on-sale to anyone else.