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Fightin Phils to Become Reading Prost on September 13

R-Phils to Wear Special Prost Jerseys and Hats
February 4, 2025

(Reading, PA) - The Reading Fightin Phils, Double-A affiliate of the Philadelphia Phillies, will become the Reading Prost on Saturday, September 13. First pitch is scheduled for 6:45 p.m. against the Somerset Patriots in the penultimate game of the 2025 season. Berks County, home of the R-Phils, is host of

(Reading, PA) - The Reading Fightin Phils, Double-A affiliate of the Philadelphia Phillies, will become the Reading Prost on Saturday, September 13. First pitch is scheduled for 6:45 p.m. against the Somerset Patriots in the penultimate game of the 2025 season.

Berks County, home of the R-Phils, is host of a large Pennsylvania Dutch population. Prost, which translates to "cheers" from German to English is a common toast during the German Oktoberfest. The Fightin Phils will celebrate Prost and Oktoberfest early on its final Saturday game of the season.

To celebrate the night, Reading will wear special Prost jerseys and hats that will be auctioned off after the game. There will be an Oktoberfest Celebration, which will include special music before and after the game, along with many more prost-themed events throughout the night.

The night will also feature the final fireworks show of the season, which will be a Carpenter MEGA Blast Fireworks Show, the largest in stadium history, presented by Penske. Gates to the Diamond Credit Union Plaza will open at 4:45 p.m. and the main grandstand seats will open at 5:45 p.m.

Single game tickets go on sale at a later date, but fans can guarantee themselves seats at Prost Night by securing season tickets, a mini plan or flex bank, a General Admission 10 Pack or group outing. For more information, fans can go to rphils.com, call 610-370-BALL or in-person at the Customers Bank Ticket Office.

The Fightin Phils return to FirstEnergy Stadium to open the 2025 season against the Portland Sea Dogs, Double-A affiliate of the Boston Red Sox on Friday, April 4, 2025. Season tickets, mini plans and group outings are now available. For more information, go to rphils.com, call 610-370-BALL or in-person at the Customers Bank Ticket Office.

The 2025 R-Phils season is presented by Pepsi. Follow the Fightin Phils on Twitter @ReadingFightins, like us on Facebook, or follow us on Instagram @Fightins.