Reading Completes Furious Comeback To Defeat Binghamton
BOX SCORE (Reading, PA) - The Reading Fightin Phils (30-21: 60-60) defeated the visiting Binghamton Rumble Ponies (27-25; 54-67) in a Baseballtown Classic, 8-6. The Fightins grab the first game of the series and now hold a three-game lead atop the Eastern League Standings. Reading played as the Iced Coffees
Fightins, Rumble Ponies Tussle With Postseason Bid Up For Grabs
(Reading, PA) - The Reading Fightin Phils (Philadelphia Phillies, Double-A) are playing host to the Binghamton Rumble Ponies (New York Mets, Double-A) for a six-game series from this Tuesday through Sunday. This is the final regular season battle between the two squads. Reading holds a 2.5 game advantage over Binghamton
Bryan Rincon Named Eastern League Player of the Week
(Reading, PA) - Major League Baseball announced on Monday that Reading Fightin Phils shortstop Bryan Rincon was named Eastern League Player of the Week for the week of Aug. 18-23. Over six games at Portland last week, Rincon slashed .429/.484/.786 (1.270 OPS), along with eight runs, four doubles, two home
Fightin Phils Take Rain Shortened Game to Claim Series over Portland
BOX SCORE (Portland, ME) - The Reading Fightin’ Phils (29-21, 59-60) defeated the Portland Sea Dogs (25-26, 60-59) by a final score of 10-3 on Sunday afternoon. The Sea Dogs sent RHP Morgan Sweeney to the mound to make his just his third appearance of the season, as the Fightins
Three Run Ninth Inning Leads Fightin Phils to Third Straight Win
BOX SCORE (Portland, ME) - A three-run ninth inning propelled the Reading Fightin Phils (28-21; 58-60) to a 5-2 win over the Portland Sea Dogs (25-25; 60-58) on Saturday night at Delta Dental Park at Hadlock Field. The Fightin Phils wasted no time getting on the scoreboard as Bryan Rincon
Wood Tosses Five Strong as Fightins Win Second Straight
BOX SCORE (Portland, ME) - Five-strong innings from Gage Wood and timely hits catapulted the Reading Fightin Phils (27-21; 57-60) to a 5-2 win over the Portland Sea Dogs (25-24; 60-57) on Friday night at Delta Dental Park. Wood matched a season and career-high with five innings of work. The
Bowker Shows Out In Double-A Debut, Reading Blows By Portland 11-1
BOX SCORE (Portland, ME) - The Reading Fightin Phils (56-61, 26-21) blew out the Portland Sea Dogs (60-56, 25-23) by a score of 11-1 on Thursday night. This marks the Fightin Phils’ first win of the week, as the Sea Dogs lead the series 2-1. Reading scored the first run
Reading’s Late Heroics Come Up Short In 6-4 Loss
BOX SCORE (Portland, ME) - The Reading Fightin Phils (55-60, 25-21) lost to the Portland Sea Dogs (60-55, 25-22) by a score of 6-4 at Hadlock Field on Wednesday. The Fightin Phils have now lost four games in a row and the first two of this six-game set with the
Reading’s Late Rally Falls Short In 7-5 Loss
BOX SCORE (Portland, ME) - The Reading Fightin Phils (55-59, 25-20) lost to the Portland Sea Dogs (59-55, 24-22) by a score of 7-5 at Hadlock Field on Tuesday. This is the first of six games this week between the Eastern League-Northeast foes. Portland got on the board in the
Fightin Phils Hire Naomi Fay as Account Executive, Special Events
(Reading, PA) - The Reading Fightin Phils, Double-A affiliate of the Philadelphia Phillies, are excited to announce the addition of Naomi Fay to their full-time staff. Fay will serve as an Account Executive, Special Events. In her new role, Fay will primarily work as an event coordinator at both the
Fightin Phils and Baysox Rained Out on Sunday, August 16
(Reading, PA) - Ladies and gentlemen, we are sorry. We hoped to play, but the rain has continued to fall, so unfortunately, Tonight’s August 16th Reading Fightin Phils game has been officially postponed due to rain. Again – tonight’s Sunday 8/16 game has been postponed due to rain. We apologize
Chesapeake Uses Four Homers To Bounce Reading 9-3
BOX SCORE (Reading, PA) - The Reading Fightin Phils (55-58, 25-19) fell 9-3 to the Chesapeake Bay Sox (54-58, 24-19) 6-4 at FirstEnergy Stadium on Saturday night. Chesapeake got on the board immediately, as Aron Estrada (20) ambushed for a lead-off solo home run. It’s the fourth home run in
Fightin Phils Fall in Loaded Prospect Battle
BOX SCORE (Reading, PA) - The Reading Fightin Phils (25-18: 55-57) fell to the visiting Chesapeake Baysox (24-19; 53-58) by a final score of 5-2. The Baysox evened out the series with both teams having won two of the first four games. MLB’s 33rd-ranked prospect and Phillies No. 1 prospect
Heredia Throttles 20th Homer In Reading’s 6-4 Triumph
BOX SCORE (Reading, PA) - The Reading Fightin Phils (55-56, 25-17) took down the Chesapeake Bay Sox (52-58, 23-19) 6-4 at FirstEnergy Stadium on Thursday night. Neither side scored through the first two innings, as Reading and Chesapeake combined for just one hit in the first pair of stanzas. The
Chesapeake Outlasts Reading in Low-Scoring Affair
BOX SCORE (Reading, PA) - The Reading Fightin Phils (24-17; 54-56) fell to the visiting Chesapeake Baysox (23-18; 52-57) 3-2. The series is now even at one game a piece and Reading still holds a two-game lead atop the Eastern League standings. Aron Estrada wasted no time getting the night
Binelas Slugs Two Homers In Career Night, Reading Outduels Chesapeake 9-5
BOX SCORE (Reading, PA) - The Reading Fightin Phils (54-55, 24-16) defeated the Chesapeake Bay Sox (51-57, 22-18) 9-5 at FirstEnergy Stadium on Friday night. Reading erased a 4-0 deficit, scoring nine of the next 10 runs. Chesapeake jumped on the scoreboard early, as they pushed three runs across the
First Place Fightins Clash With Baysox For Six-Game Series
(Reading, PA) - The Reading Fightin Phils (Philadelphia Phillies, Double-A) are playing host to the Chesapeake Bay Sox (Baltimore Orioles, Double-A) for a six-game series from this Tuesday through Sunday. This is the first and only series between the two programs, as both are vying for second half division titles.
Fightins Erase Five-Run Deficit In Chaotic Come-From-Behind Victory
BOX SCORE (Richmond, VA) - The Reading Fightin Phils (53-55, 23-16) scored six unanswered runs to erase a five-run deficit and defeat the Richmond Flying Squirrels (63-43, 20-18) by a score of 6-5 on Sunday. The win earned Reading a series split, continuing the team’s trend of splitting or winning
DeMartini Homers in Homecoming as Fightins Fall 6-2
BOX SCORE (Richmond, VA) - A home run from Virginia Native Carson DeMartini was not enough as the Reading Fightin Phils (22-16; 52-55) fell 6-2 to the Richmond Flying Squirrels (20-17; 63-42) on Saturday night at CarMax Park. It was the R-Phils' second-straight loss, and they dropped to 3-2 in
Reading Falls To Richmond In Rainy Battle
BOX SCORE (Richmond, VA) - The Reading Fightin’ Phils (22-15, 52-54) fell to the Richmond Flying Squirrels (19-17, 62-42) 10-9 in extra innings on Friday night. The Flying Squirrels sent LHP Charlie McDaniel to the mound to make his 11th start of the season, as the Fightins countered with RHP
Binelas, Escobar Strike for Big Flys in Fightins’ Sweep on Thursday Night
BOX SCORE GAME ONE BOX SCORE GAME TWO (Richmond, VA) - The Reading Fightin’ Phils (16-11, 46-50) swept the Richmond Flying Squirrels (14-11, 48-46) in doubleheader fashion on Thursday evening. Game 1: The Fightins sent RHP Luke Russo to the mound for his 17th start of the season, as he
Fightins Rally Falls Short, Squirrels Prevail 6-5
BOX SCORE (Richmond, VA) - The Reading Fightin Phils (50-53, 20-14) saw their valiant comeback effort fall short, as the Richmond Flying Squirrels (61-40, 18-15) took a 6-5 win at Carmax Park on Wednesday night. Richmond got on the scoreboard first, posting a three-spot in the second inning. Charlie Szykowny
Fightin Phils and Flying Squirrels Rained Out on Tuesday, August 4
(Richmond, VA) - Tuesday (August 4) night's game between the Reading Fightin Phils and Richmond Flying Squirrels at CarMax Park has been rained out. The game will be made up as part of a doubleheader on Thursday, August 6. First pitch of game one will be at 5:35 p.m. and
Binghamton Bounces Reading 9-3 In Series Finale
BOX SCORE (Reading, PA) - The Reading Fightin Phils (50-52, 20-13) fell 9-3 to the Binghamton Rumble Ponies (38-64, 11-22) on Sunday evening. Reading managed to win the series 4-2, but Binghamton took two of the final three contests at FirstEnergy Stadium. Binghamton scored in the first inning, as Mets’
Reading and Binghamton Split Doubleheader In Home Run Filled Day
BOX SCORE (Reading, PA) - The Reading Fightin Phils (20-12: 50-51) split the doubleheader with the visiting Binghamton Rumble Ponies (10-22; 37-64), falling 10-5 in game one and winning game two, 5-4. Reading clinched the series over Binghamton winning four out of the first five games played, and they still