Reading Faces New Hampshire For Battle Between Two Progressing Teams
(Reading, PA) - The Reading Fightin Phils (Philadelphia Phillies Double-A affiliate) will welcome the New Hampshire Fisher Cats (Toronto Blue Jays Double-A affiliate) to FirstEnergy Stadium for the Fightin Phils’ second home series of the 2026 season. This is the first time this year that Reading and New Hampshire will
Fightins Triumph 7-6 In Wheeler’s Rehab Start. Split Series
BOX SCORE (Bridgewater, NJ) - The Reading Fightin Phils (7-8) staved off a comeback from the Somerset Patriots (6-8) to salvage a series split on the road on Sunday afternoon. After a 28-minute rain delay in Bridgewater, NJ, Reading logged seven runs on 12 hits to give Phillies ace Zack
Tucker and Timely Hits Lead Reading to Second Win of the Series
BOX SCORE (Bridgewater, NJ) - The Reading Fightin’ Phils (6-8) were victorious in game five of their six-game set with the Somerset Patriots (6-7) by a final score of 6-2. Reading got things started immediately out of the gate with a leadoff single from Dante Nori (PHI’s No. 7 prospect).
Fightins’ Comeback Falls Short In 9-8 Extra Innings Defeat
BOX SCORE (Bridgewater, NJ) - The Reading Fightin Phils (5-8) lost 9-8 in 10 innings to the Somerset Patriots (6-6) on a night where the Patriots featured big leaguers Gerrit Cole and Anthony Volpe in rehab capacities. The game had three lead changes, with the third one clinching the win
Fightin Phils Drop Wild Back and Forth Contest to Somerset
BOX SCORE (Bridgewater, NJ) - The Reading Fightin’ Phils (5-7) dropped game three of their six-game set with the Somerset Patriots (5-6) by a final score of 9-8. It was the Reading offense that was kick-started early once again, this time in the second inning, when Raylin Heredia lifted a
Late Homers Catapult Reading to Series Evening Win
BOX SCORE (Bridgewater, NJ) - Back-to-back ninth inning home runs from Jordan Dissin and Bryson Ware lifted the Reading Fightin Phils (5-6) to an 8-6 win over the Somerset Patriots (4-6) on Wednesday night at TD Bank Ballpark. It was all Reading early as they struck first with two runs
Wheeler Fans Nine In Rehab Start, Fightins Fall 9-6
(Bridgewater, NJ) - The Reading Fightin Phils (4-6) lost 9-6 to the Somerset Patriots (4-5) in Zack Wheeler’s first rehab start with the team. Wheeler looked strong early, but the Patriots stormed back with nine unanswered runs to push themselves to a win in the first contest of this six-game
Luke Russo Named Eastern League Pitcher of the Week
(Reading, PA) - Major League Baseball announced on Monday that Reading Fightin Phils pitcher Luke Russo was named as Eastern League Pitcher of the Week. This came after Russo earned the win last Wednesday night, with five innings of one-run, one-hit ball against Hartford. He did not walk any batters
Big Days from Tucker and DeMartini Power Fightin Phils to Series Victory
BOX SCORE (Reading, PA) - The Reading Fightin Phils (4-5) clubbed a season-high four home runs in their 6-3 win over the Hartford Yard Goats (4-5) to wrap up a series win at FirstEnergy Stadium. The Yard Goats, Double-A affiliate of the Rockies, claimed game one 3-1 before the Fightin
Phillies Ace Zack Wheeler Scheduled to Make Rehab Start with Reading Tuesday at Somerset
(Reading, PA) - The Philadelphia Phillies announced today that starting pitcher Zack Wheeler is scheduled to make a rehab start with the Reading Fightin Phils on Tuesday at the Somerset Patriots. The 35-year-old Wheeler began the season on the 15-day injured list as he continued to recover from surgery to
Fightin Phils Shutout on Saturday Night by Hartford
BOX SCORE (Reading, PA) - The Reading Fightin’ Phils (3-5) were blanked in game five of their six-game set with the Hartford Yard Goats (4-4) by a final score of 3-0. Chuck King took the mound for the Fightins in his second start of the season. The right-hander tossed five
Reading Battles Back To Top Hartford 9-6, Win Third Straight
BOX SCORE (Reading, PA) - The Reading Fightin Phils (3-4) stuck true to their name, clawing back from a 6-3 deficit to defeat the Hartford Yard Goats (3-4) by a score of 9-6 for the team’s third consecutive win at FirstEnergy Stadium. Both starters in Kyle Brnovich and Konner Eaton
EXTRA EXTRA: Murr Mashes 10th Inning Walkoff to Send Reading to Second Straight Win
BOX SCORE (Reading, PA) - Austin Murr was the walk-off hero tonight, as his 2-run home run gave the Reading Fightin Phils (2-4) a 3-2 win over the Hartford Yard Goats (3-3) at FirstEnergy Stadium. This was Murr’s first long ball of the season, and it sealed back-to-back wins for
Fightin Phils Bounce Yard Goats 8-1 For First Win Of Season
BOX SCORE (Reading, PA) - The Reading Fightin Phils (1-4) claimed their first win of the 2026 campaign with a 8-1 triumph over the Hartford Yard Goats (3-2) on Wednesday night. In a night that marked a lot of firsts for the season, Reading poured on more runs in today’s
Hartford Downs Reading In 3-1 Pitcher’s Duel On Fightin Phils Opening Night
BOX SCORE (Reading, PA) - The Hartford Yard Goats (3-1) edged out a 3-1 victory over the Reading Fightin Phils (0-4) in front of 6,480 fans at FirstEnergy Stadium on Tuesday night. Reading kicked off its 60th season of Phillies affiliation by out-hitting Hartford 8-7, but the Yard Goats defense
Reading To Clash With Hartford In 2026 Opening Series
(Reading, PA) - The Reading Fightin Phils (Philadelphia Phillies Double-A affiliate) will face off with the Hartford Yard Goats (Colorado Rockies Double-A affiliate) for the Fightin Phils’ first home series of the 2026 season. This is the first time this year that Reading and Hartford will play one another. The
Fightins Unveil Expanded Food & Beverage Lineup for 2026 Season
(Reading, PA) – The Reading Fightin Phils are rolling out an expanded lineup of food and beverage options for the 2026 season, bringing a mix of ballpark classics and new flavors to fans at FirstEnergy Stadium. Headlining the additions is the Berks Dill Pickle Dog, now available at the Plaza
Chuck King Tosses Scoreless Start in Series Finale Loss
BOX SCORE (Akron, OH) - Four-scoreless innings from Chuck King wasn’t enough as the Reading Fightin Phils (0-3) dropped the series finale 5-0 to the Akron RubberDucks on Saturday night. In his season debut, King scatted five hits and struck out two. It was an early pitchers duel as Caden
Aroon Escobar Picks Up Two Hits in Friday Night Loss
BOX SCORE (Akron, OH) - The Reading Fightin' Phils (0-2) dropped game two of their opening weekend series to the Akron RubberDucks (2-0) by a final score of 9-3. Kyle Brnovich (L, 0-1) took the ball in his first start with the Fightins. The right-hander completed two clean innings before
Murr’s Three-Hit Debut Not Enough as Fightin Phils Fall on Opening Night
BOX SCORE (Akron, OH) - A three-hit night from Austin Murr in his Phillies organizational debut was not enough, as the Reading Fightin Phils (0-1) fell 3-1 to the Akron RubberDucks (1-0) in Thursday night's season opener at 717 Credit Union Park. Akron got the scoring started with two runs
BlueClaws Top Fightins in Exhibition, 10-6
(Reading, PA) - The Reading Fightin Phils dropped an exhibition matchup to their High-A affiliate, the Jersey Shore BlueClaws, by a final score of 10-6 on Tuesday night. The Fightins recorded six hits in the eight-inning contest, including solo homers from Dylan Campbell and Alex Binelas. Binelas was the only
State Senator Judy Schwank Inducted into Reading Fightin Phils Wall of Honor
Reading, PA — March 31, 2026 — State Sen. Judy Schwank has been inducted into the Reading Fightin Phils Wall of Honor in recognition of her many years of service to Baseballtown and the broader Berks County community. A plaque unveiling ceremony was held on Tuesday night at FirstEnergy Stadium.
Philadelphia Phillies Announce 2026 Reading Fightin Phils Break Camp Roster
(Reading, PA) - The Philadelphia Phillies have announced the 2026 Break Camp roster for the Reading Fightin Phils. The roster includes 28 total players, with 16 pitchers and 12 position players. Headlined on the roster is Dante Nori, who joined the Fightin Phils for the final week of the season
2026 FIGHTIN PHILS SINGLE GAME TICKETS ON SALE NOW
(Reading, PA) - The Reading Fightin Phils are excited to announce that tickets to EVERY home game in 2026 are now on sale. Fans can purchase tickets to any game for this upcoming season HERE. Additionally, a limited 2026 Promotional Schedule is now available for fans to view. Please not,
Reading Iced Coffees Debut at 23rd Annual Morning Game on August 25
(Reading, PA) – The Reading Fightin Phils, Double-A affiliate of the Philadelphia Phillies, are excited to announce they will play as the Reading Iced Coffees for the 23rd Annual Morning Game on Tuesday, August 25. First pitch is scheduled for 11 a.m. against the Binghamton Rumble Ponies, Double-A affiliate of