Somerset Wins Big as Fightin Phils Drop First Game of Series
BOX SCORE (Reading, PA) - Early crooked numbers from the Somerset Patriots (8-11) led them to a 13-2 victory over the Reading Fightin Phils (9-10) on Friday night. Even with the loss, Reading holds a 3-1 edge in this week's series and will clinch the series win with a win
Fightins Shutout Patriots 5-0, Earn Fourth Straight Victory
BOX SCORE (Reading, PA) - The Reading Fightin Phils (9-9) were victorious on Thursday night 5-0 over the Somerset Patriots (7-11), extending their win streak to four games. With the win, the R-Phils improved to .500 on the season. The Fightins bats got going right away in the first inning,
Fightin Phils Stay Hot with Third Straight Victory
BOX SCORE (Reading, PA) - The Reading Fightin Phils (8-9) captured their third-straight victory on Wednesday, with a 4-3 win over the Somerset Patriots (7-10). Reading has won the first two games in this week's six-game series and five of its last six games. The Fightin Phils struck first in
Fightins Dominate Patriots 10-4 in Series Opener
BOX SCORE (Reading, PA) - The Fightins (7-9) opened the series with a huge 10-4 victory over the Somerset Patriots (7-9) on Tuesday. Somerset got on the board first, thanks to a sacrifice fly by Jordan Groshans, allowing JC Escarra to score in the top of the second. Escarra reached
Reading To Open Series with Somerset Tuesday
(Reading, PA) - The Fightin Phils (6-9) open their second home series of the season on Tuesday vs the the Somerset Patriots (7-8) the Double-A affiliate of the New York Yankees. Reading and Somerset played 18 games last season as the Fightins took the season series 10-8. The Fightins return
Fightin Phils Take Finale to Earn Series Split
BOX SCORE (Binghamton, NY) - The Reading Fightin Phils (6-9) captured a 5-4 win over the Binghamton Rumble Ponies (6-8) on Sunday afternoon in the series finale from Mirabito Stadium. With the win, Reading is victorious in its third out of four games, earning a series split this week. Reading
Reading Snaps Winning Streak vs. Binghamton on Saturday
BOX SCORE (Binghamton, NY) - The Reading Fightin Phils fell (5-9) to the Binghamton Rumble Ponies (6-7) and snapped their two-game winning streak in Saturday's afternoon game at Mirabito Stadium. The Rumble Ponies scored three runs off of Reading starter, Noah Skirrow in the bottom second inning. Jose Peroza and
Strong Pitching and Big Innings Power Reading to Second Straight Victory
BOX SCORE (Binghamton, NY) - An all-around performance from the Reading Fightin Phils (5-8) powered them to their second-straight victory over the Binghamton Rumble Ponies (5-7) on Friday night. The win for Reading evened this week's series at two. After a quiet start to the game, the Fightin Phils struck
Fightin Phils Snap Slide with Doubleheader Split
BOX SCORE GAME ONE BOX SCORE GAME TWO (Binghamton, NY) - The Reading Fightin Phils (4-8) snapped their six-game losing streak, winning game two of Thursday's doubleheader 7-4 over the Binghamton Rumble Ponies (5-6) in eight innings. Game one of the doubleheader also went to extra innings, resulting in a
Local Talent Jim Haley Fulfills Longtime Childhood Dream
(Reading, PA) - R-Phils utility player, Jim Haley is a Pennsylvania native through and through. Growing up in Lansdowne, PA in Delaware County, he was raised a Phillies fan in the “glory days” of the last era of Phillies baseball. As a shortstop, Haley grew up watching Jimmy Rollins, Chase
Reading and Binghamton Rained Out Wednesday Night
(Binghamton, NY) - Tonight's game between the Reading Fightin Phils and Binghamton Rumble Ponies, originally scheduled for 6:05 p.m. at Mirabito Stadium, has been postponed due to rain. The teams will play a doubleheader beginning Thursday at 5:15 p.m. Both games will be seven innings. The Fightin Phils and Rumble
Reading Falls to Binghamton on the Road in Series Opener
BOX SCORE (Binghamton, NY) - The Reading Fightin Phils (3-7) fell to the Binghamton Rumble Ponies (4-5), 3-2 in the series opener in Binghamton on Tuesday night. This is Reading's fifth loss in a row after losing the series to Portland on Sunday. Konnor Ash (L, 0-1) started his first
Photo Album: Homestand One in Review
(Reading, PA) - For the first time in 2024, the Reading Fightin Phils took the field in front of their home fans. Ultimately, the Portland Sea Dogs were victorious in the series, winning four-of-six games, but it was still a great first week back in Baseballtown. The week featured nail
Fightin Phils Drop Series as Portland is Victorious Sunday
BOX SCORE (Reading, PA) - The Reading Fightin Phils (3-6) fell to the Portland Sea Dogs (4-3) 9-5 in the final game of the six game series on Sunday. With the win, Portland captures the series from Reading four games to two. The Sea Dogs led off with a double
Fightin Phils Fall in Both Ends of Doubleheader to Portland
GAME ONE BOX SCORE GAME TWO BOX SCORE (Reading, PA) - The long ball and timely hits powered the Portland Sea Dogs (3-3) to a doubleheader sweep over the Reading Fightin Phils on Saturday night. Game One The Sea Dogs started with leadoff double by Roman Anthony, followed by a
Reading Falls at Home for First Time this Season
BOX SCORE (Reading, PA) - The Reading Fightin Phils (3-3) fell to the Portland Sea Dogs (1-3) 11-0 on Friday, as they returned to play after a rainout on Thursday. Tonight's loss is Reading's first home loss of the season as they fall back to the .500 mark. Portland got
Reading and Portland to Play Doubleheader Saturday
(Reading, PA) - Following Thursday night's rainout between the Reading Fightin Phils and Portland Sea Dogs, it was announced the teams will play a doubleheader on Saturday, beginning at 5:15 p.m. Friday night's 6:45 p.m. game will remain a single game as scheduled and the first 1,500 adults will receive
Reading and Portland Postponed Thursday Night
Ladies and gentlemen, we are sorry. We hoped to play, but the rain is just starting, now, so unfortunately, Tonight’s Reading Fightin Phils game has been officially postponed due to rain. Again – tonight’s game has been postponed due to rain. We apologize for the timing of this announcement, as
Lachlan Wells Twirls First Affiliated Win Since 2019
BOX SCORE (Reading, PA) - The Reading Fightin Phils (3-2) defeated the Portland Sea Dogs (0-3), 5-1 in Game two of the six-game series. This is the Fightins' second-straight win after defeating the Sea Dogs in the home opener Tuesday night. The Sea Dogs got on the board first in
Reading Wins Home Opener over Portland, 9-8
BOX SCORE (Reading, PA) - The Reading Fightin Phils (2-2) beat the Portland Sea Dogs (0-2) in their home opener at FirstEnergy Stadium on Tuesday night. Fightins starter Noah Skirrow was transferred to Reading after being reinstated from Lehigh Valley’s Development List. In the first inning he gave up one
Fightins Host Portland Sea Dogs in Home Opener on Tuesday
(Reading, PA) - The Reading Fightin Phils (1-2) open their season at home on Tuesday, April 9, vs the Portland Sea Dogs (0-1) at 6:45 PM. After dropping two out of three to Bowie over the weekend, Reading looks to start afresh with their first win at home. The Fightins
Fightin Phils Drop Season Opening Series to Bowie
BOX SCORE (Bowie, MD) - The Reading Fightin Phils (1-2) fell to the Bowie Baysox (2-1) 4-3 in the series finale on Sunday afternoon. Infielder, Jose Rodriguez also made his Fightins debut on Sunday after being acquired by the Phillies from the White Sox on Friday. After two scoreless innings,
Fightin Phils Drop First Game of Season at Bowie
BOX SCORE (Bowie, MD) - The Reading Fightin Phils (1-1) dropped their first game of the 2024 season on Saturday night, falling 19-1 to the Bowie Baysox (1-1). Reading's lone offense came in the top of the first inning when Gabriel Rincones Jr. homered for the second-straight night, a laser
Reading Opens Season with 5-2 Victory Over Bowie
BOX SCORE (Bowie, MD) - The Reading Fightin Phils (1-0) beat the Bowie Baysox (0-1), 5-2 in the season opener on Friday night, earning their first victory of the 2024 season. With the win, Reading achieves its first opening-day win since 2019. The Baysox offense scored first, but Fightins starter
Marcus Lee Sang Aims for Success in 2024
(Reading, PA) Growing up, R-Phils outfielder, Marcus Lee Sang looked up to long-time baseball veteran, Andrew McCutchen. McCutchen, who spent nearly a decade with the Pittsburgh Pirates, also played for the Phillies from 2019-2021. The 37-year-old is not only a force to be reckoned with on the field but also