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Keaton Anthony Named Minor League Baseball Rawlings Gold Glove Award Winner

Anthony Finished 2024 Season with Fightin Phils
November 4, 2024

(Reading, PA) - Minor League Baseball, along with Rawlings Sporting Good Company, announced on Monday that Keaton Anthony was named a recipient of the Rawlings Gold Glove Award as the best defensive first baseman in Minor League Baseball for the 2024 season. Anthony, 23, split the season between three levels

Reading Fightin Phils Unveil Home Game Times for 2025

Road Dates and Opponents Also Announced
October 29, 2024

(Reading, PA) - The Reading Fightin Phils, Double-A affiliate of the Philadelphia Phillies, are excited to share their home game times for the upcoming 2025 season, in addition to road dates and opponents for next year. This upcoming season will be the 75th Anniversary of America's Classic Ballpark. The Fightin

Fightin Phils to Host Toys for Tots Sunday, November 3

R-Phils Teaming up With Classic Harley to Host Event from 11-2
October 24, 2024

(Reading, PA) - The Reading Fightin Phils and Classic Harley-Davidson are excited to partner for a Toys for Tots event at FirstEnergy Stadium on Sunday, November 3, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. It will be the 18th annual Eastern PA Toy Run. Proceeds from the event will benefit the

Multiple Fightin Phils to Play for Adelaide Giants in Australian Baseball League

Regular Season Runs from November 14 Through January 17
October 22, 2024

(Reading, PA) - The Adelaide Giants of the Australian Baseball League have announced their roster for the 2024-25 season, which features a contingent of Philadelphia Phillies prospects, including multiple who spent the 2024 season with the Reading Fightin Phils. 2024 Fightin Phils who will be suiting up for Adelaide are

Tent Sale, Event Center Public Tours and More this Sunday

Fightin Phils Fans Can Tour New Redner's Event Center at 10 A.M. Sunday
September 30, 2024

(Reading, PA) - The Reading Fightin Phils, Double-A affiliate of the Philadelphia Phillies will host their annual tent sale, public tours of the Redner’s Event Center, along with a season-ticket party and more for fans on Sunday, October 6, beginning at 10 a.m. The event center will also be open

Fightin Phils Seeking Applicants for 2025 Internship

September 27, 2024

The Reading Fightin Phils, Class AA affiliate of the Philadelphia Phillies, are seeking hard working, goal-oriented and enthusiastic individuals for our 2025 internship program. Interns will handle day-to-day operational tasks and learn how the organization prepares for the upcoming season. The Internship program will provide a great opportunity for interns

Multiple 2024 Fightin Phils on Arizona Fall League Rosters

Fall League Schedule Begins October 7
September 25, 2024

(Reading, PA) - Major League Baseball announced on Wednesday that six members of the 2024 Reading Fightin Phils will participate in the upcoming Arizona Fall League. Gabriel Rincones Jr., Jordan Dissin, Christian McGowan, Wesley Moore, Otto Kemp and Tristan Garnett will play for the Glendale Desert Dogs in the AFL,

Justin Crawford and Eiberson Castellano Named Paul Owens Award Winners

Second Straight Year Both Winners Spent Time With Fightin Phils During Season
September 24, 2024

(Reading, PA) - The Philadelphia Phillies announced on Tuesday that outfielder Justin Crawford and pitcher Eiberson Castellano, who both played for Reading in 2024, were selected as the 2024 Paul Owens Award Winners. The Paul Owens Award is given annually to the Phillies top player and pitcher in their minor

Reading Fightin Phils Achieve Second Highest Attendance In Double-A Baseball 

Reading Posts Best Single-Season Attendance Since 2016 Season
September 17, 2024

(Reading, PA) – The Reading Fightin Phils, proud Double-A affiliate of the Philadelphia Phillies, welcomed 414,262 fans to FirstEnergy Stadium in 2024. Reading’s attendance ranked as both the second-best total, and second-best average attendance in all of Double-A (30 teams). Out of 120 total full-season affiliated minor league teams, Reading

Fightin Phils Drop Season Finale to Harrisburg

Matt Osterberg Tossed Four-Shutout Innings in Return from Injured List
September 15, 2024

BOX SCORE (Harrisburg, PA) - The Reading Fightin Phils (28-41; 59-79) dropped the final game of the 2024 season to the Harrisburg Senators (30-39; 68-70) on Sunday afternoon from FNB Field. With the loss, Reading splits the final series of the season at Harrisburg. Reading struck first with two runs

Skirrow's Strong Start Leads Reading to Victory over Harrisburg

Fightin Phils Pitching Picks up 10th Shutout of Season
September 14, 2024

BOX SCORE (Harrisburg, PA) - Six-shutout innings from Noah Skirrow led the Reading Fightin Phils (28-40; 59-77) to a 4-0 win over the Harrisburg Senators (29-39; 67-70) on Saturday afternoon from FNB Field. With the win, Reading gains the 3-2 edge in this week's six-game series and clinches the season-series

Crawford's Clutch Hitting Not Enough As Harrisburg Defeats Reading on Friday

Fightins Pitching Punches Out Nine
September 13, 2024

BOX SCORE (Harrisburg, PA) - The Fightin Phils (27-39; 58-76) dropped a two-game winning streak on Friday night, as they fell to the Harrisburg Senators (29-38; 67-69), 5-2. Harrisburg got the scoring started in the bottom of the second. With runners on the corners, Phillip Glasser hit an RBI single

Neunborn Tosses a Gem In Fightins Second-Straight Victory Over Harrisburg

Justin Crawford Goes 2-for-4 with Clutch RBI Single
September 12, 2024

BOX SCORE (Harrisburg, PA) - An outstanding pitching performance by Mitch Neunborn (W, 2-1) led the Fightin Phils (27-38; 58-75) to their second-straight victory over the Harrisburg Senators (28-38; 66-69) on Thursday night. Neunborn was called up to Double-A Reading before the game. The right-hander began the season with Reading

Fausnaught's First Double-A Win Powers Fightins to 3-0 Shutout Over Harrisburg

Justin Crawford Blasts Third Homer
September 11, 2024

BOX SCORE (Harrisburg, PA) - Stellar pitching by Braeden Fausnaught and a two-run blast from Justin Crawford powered the Fightins (26-38; 57-75) to a 3-0 shutout over Harrisburg (28-37; 66-68) on Wednesday. With the victory, Reading drops a five-game losing streak. Justin Crawford's 2-for-4 night began in the top of

Late Rally Isn't Enough As Fightins Fall to Harrisburg On Tuesday

Gabriel Rincones Jr. Hits Bases Clearing Double
September 10, 2024

BOX SCORE (Harrisburg, PA) - The Fightin Phils (25-38; 56-75) fell to the Harrisburg Senators (28-36; 66-67), 5-4 in the series opener on Tuesday night. The Senators struck first as they posted a three-run inning in the bottom of the fourth. CJ Stubbs led off with an RBI double that

Former Fightin Max Lazar Making Most of Big League Opportunity

Lazar Did Not Allow Run over Eight Appearance with Reading to Open 2024 Season
September 9, 2024

(Philadelphia) - For former Reading Fightin Phil Max Lazar, 2024 has brought tons of success and new opportunities for the right-handed pitcher. Lazar signed with the Phillies as a minor league free agent prior to the start of the season. After seven-scoreless appearances with Philadelphia in Spring Training, Lazar was

Fightin Phils Post Highest Total Attendance Since 2016 Season

Over 400,000 Fans Attended Games at FirstEnergy Stadium in 2024
September 8, 2024

(Reading, PA) - The Reading Fightin Phils are excited to share that the most fans attended games at FirstEnergy Stadium this year since the 2016 season. After Sunday night's game 414,085 total fans attended games this season, which was an average of 6,274. It was the highest average since the

Fightins Fall to Erie in Final Home Contest  

Cade Fergus Launches Fourth Homer
September 8, 2024

BOX SCORE (Reading, PA) - The Reading Fightin Phils (25-37; 56-74) dropped their final homestand of the season to the Erie SeaWolves (35-26; 73-55) 8-5 on Sunday. Erie won the series taking four of six over Reading. The Fightins got the scoring started in the bottom of the first inning.

Reading Fightin Phils Announce End of Season Awards

R-Phils Recognize Members of 2024 Team for Achievement On and Off the Field
September 8, 2024

(Reading, PA) - The Reading Fightin Phils, Double-A affiliate of the Philadelphia Phillies, are excited to announce their end-of-year player awards. The awards were announced ahead of Reading's final home game of the season on Sunday against the Erie SeaWolves. These awards recognize various members of the 2024 Fightin Phils

Fightin Phils Drop Third Straight to Erie on Saturday

Andrick Nava Goes 2-for-4 with an RBI
September 7, 2024

BOX SCORE (Reading, PA) - The Erie SeaWolves (34-26; 72-55) outscored the Fightin Phils (25-36; 56-73) 11-1 on Saturday night. Reading dropped their third straight with the loss. The SeaWolves got the scoring started in the top of the first inning for the fourth straight game. With runners on second

Reading Drops Second-Straight to SeaWolves on Friday 

Cade Fergus Launches Third Homer of the Season
September 6, 2024

BOX SCORE (Reading, PA) - The Fightin Phils (25-36; 56-73) dropped their second-straight game to the Erie SeaWolves (33-26; 71-55), 9-3 on Friday night. The SeaWolves got the scoring started in the top of the first, as Corey Joyce's RBI single put Erie up 1-0. They tacked on six more

Fightin Phils Snap Two-Game Winning Streak on Thursday Night

R-Phils Pitching Staff Sets Season-High with 18 Strikeouts
September 5, 2024

BOX SCORE (Reading, PA) - The Fightin Phils (25-35; 56-72) snapped a two-game winning streak on Thursday night as they fell to the Erie SeaWolves (33-26; 71-55) 5-1. Carlos Mendoza led off with a solo home run to start the game. Mendoza was a triple-shy of the cycle and went

From Scottish Roots to Baseball Dreams: Gabriel Rincones Jr.'s Inspiring Ascent to Phillies' Prospect

"You tell me I can’t do something, I guarantee you I’m going to eventually do it.”
September 5, 2024

Fightin' Phils outfielder Gabriel Rincones Jr. was cut from his high school baseball team in his first two years. Now, he's the Phillies' No. 11 prospect. After two seasons at St. Petersburg Junior College, Rincones Jr. was drafted late by the San Diego Padres in 2021 (19th round, 580th overall).

Local Kid's Baseball Dream Fulfilled: Danville's Own Braeden Fausnaught's Rise to Hometown Team

West Chester Grad Makes Double-A debut with Reading
September 5, 2024

Danville, Pennsylvania native, LHP Braeden Fausnaught, grew up rooting for the Phillies, idolizing Cole Hamels and Cliff Lee. Now, he's a professional pitcher with his hometown team. A 2022 West Chester University grad, Fausnaught was signed by the Phillies as an undrafted free agent on July 30, 2022. He began

Reading Puts the Fight in Fightins With Four Run Ninth

Carson Taylor Earns 100th Hit
September 4, 2024

BOX SCORE (Reading, PA) - The Fightin Phils (25-34; 56-71) rallied late as a four-run ninth inning led to an unorthodox 6-5 walk-off victory over the Erie SeaWolves (32-26; 70-55). It was Reading's fourth walk-off victory of the season. With the bases loaded and Otto Kemp at the plate, catchers