Reading Fightin Phils News

2018 Season ends in Trenton

Fightins season ends on a five-game losing streak

September 3, 2018 4:19 PM ET

The Reading Fightin Phils (64-73) season came to an end on Monday afternoon at ARM & HAMMER Park against the Trenton Thunder (79-61) as they lost 2-1. They finish the season with their worst record since 2013, when they finished the season at 62-80.

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Fightins shutout for second straight game

Reading managed just two hits

September 2, 2018 9:48 PM ET

(Trenton, NJ) - The Reading Fightin Phils (64-72) were shut out 3-0 by the Trenton Thunder (78-61) on Sunday night. With the win, the Thunder have clinched the Eastern Division title for the tenth time in their 25 year existence.

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Viza strong despite 3-0 loss to Thunder

Tyler Viza logged eight innings in 3-0 loss

September 1, 2018 9:43 PM ET

Tyler Viza (3-5) allowed three runs (one earned) in eight innings against the Trenton Thunder (77-61) on Saturday night. The Reading Fightin Phils (64-71) lost 3-0 despite Viza's strong pitching performance.

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Walk-filled first inning downs Fightins

Reading's 2-0 lead in the first inning vanquished quickly

August 31, 2018 10:08 PM ET

The Trenton Thunder (76-61) walked six times in the bottom of the first inning to take a 3-2 lead and never look back as they beat the Reading Fightin Phils (64-70) on Friday night at ARM & HAMMER Park.

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'Squirrels beat Fightins 3-2

Ranfi Casimiro was solid through six innings on Wednesday night

August 29, 2018 9:36 PM ET

The Reading Fightin Phils (64-69) lost 3-2 to the Richmond Flying Squirrels (62-72) 3-2 on Wednesday night. C.J. Hinojosa hit a go-ahead two-run home run off Ranfi Casimiro (5-4) in the bottom of the fifth inning to give Richmond the lead.

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Fightins prevail 5-4 in Richmond

Runs in 8th and 9th innings by Reading prove to be enough

August 28, 2018 9:32 PM ET

The Reading Fightin Phils (64-68) defeated the Richmond Flying Squirrels (61-72) 5-4 on Tuesday night at The Diamond. Richmond rallied in the bottom of the seventh inning, but Reading prevailed by scoring runs in the eighth and ninth innings.

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Viza's Superb Performance Leads Fightins to Victory

Viza tied a career-high 11 strikeouts in Reading's 6-0 win

August 27, 2018 10:45 PM ET

Tyler Viza (3-4) tied a career-high 11 strikeouts in seven innings pitched as he led the Reading Fightin Phils (63-68) to a 7-0 win over the Richmond Flying Squirrels (61-71) at The Diamond on Monday night.

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Fightins Say Goodbye to Fans

Sea Dogs steal weekend series with 10-2 win

(Photo by Austin Sullivan)

August 26, 2018 5:43 PM ET

(Reading, PA) - Needing a miracle to keep their postseason aspirations alive, the Reading Fightin Phils (62-68) had their fates sealed when the Thunder secured the second playoff spot in the Eastern Division with a win in Hartford.

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'Dogs Win 4-3 in Front of 10th-Largest Crowd in Stadium History

9,787 came out to FirstEnergy Stadium for 21st Annual Harley Night

(Photo by Austin Sullivan)

August 25, 2018 10:11 PM ET

(Reading, PA) - It was a night to remember at America's Classic Ballpark as the Reading Fightin Phils hosted the Portland Sea Dogs for their second-to-last home game of the season.

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Malquin Takes a Walk to End Marathon

Fightins fight back to beat Portland 5-4 in 11

(Photo by George Youngs Jr)

August 24, 2018 11:35 PM ET

(Reading, PA) - Most of the energy around FirstEnergy Stadium on Friday night was saved for the later innings to start the final home series of the season.

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