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Oliver Dunn and Carlos De La Cruz Named Eastern League All-Stars

Both Spent all of 2023 with Fightin Phils
September 26, 2023

(Reading, PA) - Oliver Dunn and Carlos De La Cruz, both members of the 2023 Reading Fightin Phils, were selected to the Eastern League All-Star team, announced by Minor League Baseball on Tuesday. Dunn spent the entirety of the season with Reading and hit a team-best .271, with 21 home

Five 2023 Fightin Phils to Participate in Arizona Fall League

Nine Phillies Prospects to Play for Scottsdale Scorpions
September 22, 2023

(Reading, PA) - Five members of the 2023 Reading Fightin Phils were selected to play in the Arizona Fall League on Friday. Andrew Baker, Jordi Martinez, Dominic Pipkin, Oliver Dunn, and Matthew Kroon will play for the Scottsdale Scorpions next month in Arizona. Dunn earned an invitation after a stellar

Johan Rojas and Orion Kerkering Named 2023 Paul Owens Award Winners

Award Annually Given out to Phillies' Top Minor League Player and Pitcher
September 21, 2023

(Reading, PA) - Johan Rojas and Orion Kerkering, both members of the 2023 Reading Fightin Phils, were named the 2023 Paul Owens Award winners by the Philadelphia Phillies on Thursday. The award is annually given out to the Phillies' top minor league hitter and pitcher. Rojas entered the season on

Living Out a Dream: Nick Ward's 2023 in his Hometown Organization

Ward Grew Up in Kennett Square and Played College Baseball at West Chester University
September 20, 2023

(Reading, PA) - Nick Ward grew up about an hour outside of Reading, in Kennett Square. Growing up, he dreamed of one-day playing in the Phillies Organization. He frequented many Phillies games growing up, but never made the trip west on the turnpike to catch the Double- A R-Phils. The

R-Phils Seek Eager Applicants for Winter Internship

September 19, 2023

The Reading Fightin Phils, Class AA affiliate of the Philadelphia Phillies, are seeking hard working, goal-oriented and enthusiastic individuals for our 2024 internship program. Interns will handle day-to-day operational tasks and learn how the organization prepares for the upcoming season. The Internship program will provide a great opportunity for interns

Matt Osterberg Named Eastern League Pitcher of the Week

Osterberg Tossed Seven Shutout Innings at Binghamton Thursday
September 18, 2023

(Reading, PA) - Reading Fightin Phils pitcher Matt Osterberg was named Eastern League Pitcher of the Week, announced by Minor League Baseball on Monday. Osterberg was excellent on Thursday night at Binghamton. The lefty tossed seven-shutout innings, allowing just two hits and six strikeouts. Osterberg has been impressive down the

Fightin Phils Fall in Season Finale

Reading Closes 2023 with 59-77 Record
September 17, 2023

BOX SCORE (Binghamton, NY) - Three unanswered runs from the Binghamton Rumble Ponies (39-27, 74-61) gave them a 3-2 win over the Reading Fightin Phils (31-37, 59-77) to close out the 2023 regular season. Binghamton also clinched the series victory with the win, going 4-2 this week. Reading struck first

Bats Quiet as Reading Shutout in Season's Penultimate Contest

Reading Held to Season Low Two Hits
September 16, 2023

BOX SCORE (Binghamton, NY) - The Reading Fightin Phils (31-36, 59-76) were shut out for the fifth time this season in a 6-0 loss to the Binghamton Rumble Ponies (38-27, 73-61) on Saturday night. Binghamton now leads this week's six-game series three games to two. Binghamton struck first in the

Bullpen Dominant as Reading Wins Pitchers Duel 2-1

Reading Scores Two Runs on Four Straight Walks in Seventh
September 15, 2023

BOX SCORE (Binghamton, NY) - Four shutout innings from the bullpen led the Reading Fightin Phils (31-35, 59-75) to a 2-1 victory over the Binghamton Rumble Ponies (37-27, 72-61) on Friday night. With the win, Reading evens this week's series at two. David Parkinson started for Reading and was strong

Reading Falls as Ponies Hit Walk Off in Ninth

Matt Osterberg Goes Seven-Shutout Innings
September 14, 2023

BOX SCORE (Binghamton, NY) - Down to their final out in the ninth, the Binghamton Rumble Ponies (37-26, 72-60) walked off the Reading Fightin Phils (30-35, 58-75) 2-1 on a Rowdey Jordan game-winning double. With the win, Binghamton reclaims the series lead, 2-1, at the midway point of the week.

Abel and Kerkering Lead R-Phils to First Win of Series

Rixon Wingrove Hits First Double-A Homer In Three-Run Sixth
September 13, 2023

BOX SCORE (Binghamton, NY) - A three-run sixth inning was all the Reading Fightin Phils (30-34, 58-74) needed en route to a 3-1 victory over the Binghamton Rumble Ponies (36-26, 71-60) on Wednesday night. The win gave Reading its first win of this week's six-game series. Mick Abel (W, 5-5)

Fightin Phils Fall to Binghamton to Open Final Series of Season

Marcus Lee Sang Tallies Two Hits
September 12, 2023

BOX SCORE (Binghamton, NY) - Strong hitting and pitching led the Binghamton Rumble Ponies 36-25, 71-59) to a series-opening 8-1 win over the Reading Fightin Phils (29-34, 57-74) on Tuesday night. Binghamton grabs the 1-0 series edge in Reading's final series of the season. The Rumble Ponies scored early and

Fightin Phils Fall in Last Home Game of Season

Originally Scheduled Sunday Game Cancelled Due to Rain
September 10, 2023

BOX SCORE (Reading, PA) - The Reading Fightin Phils (29-33, 57-73) fell to the Portland Sea Dogs (30-32, 70-61) in game one of the double header. Game two was canceled due to weather. Portland got off to a hot start in the top of the first. Young prospect Roman Anthony

Reading and Portland to Play Doubleheader Sunday

Saturday Night's Game to Resume in Top of Fourth Inning at 3:35 PM
September 9, 2023

(Reading, PA) - Following Saturday night's suspension, the Reading Fightin Phils and Portland Sea Dogs will resume the game Sunday at 3:35 p.m. The game will be played to its nine-inning completion and the second game will be a seven-inning game. The second game will begin approximately 30 minutes after

Reading and Portland Postponed Saturday Night

September 9, 2023

Reading Fightin Phils. Saturday, September 9, 2023. Today’s Fightin Phils game has been officially postponed due to rain. Those with regularly purchased tickets dated for September 9, 2023 may exchange their tickets for seating of equal or lesser value for any remaining 2023 Fightin Phils regular season home game, based

Reading Fightin Phils Announce End of Season Awards

R-Phils Recognize Standouts from 2023 Season
September 9, 2023

(Reading, PA) – As the 2023 home schedule winds down, the Reading Fightin Phils announced their end-of-season awards on Saturday night. The R-Phils are excited to recognize their many standouts from the 2023 season. This season’s awards are as follows.

Fightins and Sea Dogs Split Doubleheader Friday Night

David Parkinson Earns Ninth Win of Season
September 8, 2023

BOX SCORE GAME ONE BOX SCORE GAME TWO (Reading, PA) - The Reading Fightin Phils (29-32, 57-72) split a doubleheader with the Portland Sea Dogs (29-32, 69-61) on Friday night. Reading now holds the 3-1 edge in this week's series. In game one, Reading beat Portland 5-2. The R-Phils got

Reading and Portland to Play Doubleheader Friday

Suspended Game to Resume in Top Third at 5:05 PM
September 7, 2023

(Reading, PA) - Following Thursday night's suspension, the Reading Fightin Phils and Portland Sea Dogs will resume the game Friday at 5:05 p.m. The game will be played to its nine-inning completion and the second game will be a seven-inning game. The second game will begin approximately 30 minutes after

Reading vs Portland Postponed Thursday Night

September 7, 2023

Reading Fightin Phils. Thursday, September 7, 2023. Today’s Fightin Phils game has been officially postponed due to rain. Those with regularly purchased tickets dated for September 7, 2023 may exchange their tickets for seating of equal or lesser value for any remaining 2023 Fightin Phils regular season home game, based

Ethan Wilson Go Ahead Double Gives Reading Second Straight Win

Mick Abel Goes Six Shutout Innings
September 6, 2023

BOX SCORE (Reading, PA) - A late run in the bottom of the eighth was enough for the Reading Fightin Phils (28-31, 56-71) to get the win over the Portland Sea Dogs (28-31, 68-60) 3-2 to gain control of the series 2-0. The Fightins were led by starting pitcher Mick

Season High Six Innings from Zach Haake Leads Reading to Series Opening Victory

Carlos De La Cruz Lifts 23rd Home Run of Season
September 5, 2023

BOX SCORE (Reading, PA) - Six runs in the first inning was enough to give the Reading Fightin Phils (27-31, 55-71) the win over the Portland Sea Dogs (28-30, 68-59) 6-3 on Tuesday night at FirstEnergy Stadium. The R-Phils jumped on Portland starting pitcher CJ Liu early in the ballgame.

Fightins Unable to Salvage Sunday Finale to Fisher Cats

Cody Roberts Lifts Homer for Reading
September 3, 2023

BOX SCORE (Reading, PA) - The Reading Fightin Phils (26-31, 54-71) fell to the New Hampshire Fisher Cats (24-30, 59-63) 5-2 on Sunday night. With the loss, Reading falls in five-of-six games to New Hampshire in this week's series. Both offenses remained quiet through the first three innings of the

Fisher Cats Pull Ahead Late as Fightins Fall

David Parkinson Tosses Quality Start
September 2, 2023

BOX SCORE (Reading, PA) - A seven-run ninth inning from the New Hampshire Fisher Cats 23-30, 58-63) helped them pull away en route to a 12-3 win over the Reading Fightin Phils (26-30, 54-70) on Saturday night. The win gave New Hampshire the series win as they lead 4-1. Reading

Fisher Cats Bats Erupt in 7-1 Win over Fightin Phils

Oliver Dunn with Two Hits for Reading
September 1, 2023

BOX SCORE (Reading, PA) - It was a quiet night offensively as the Reading Fightin Phils (26-29, 54-69) fell to the New Hampshire Fisher Cats (22-30, 57-63) on Friday night. The win gives the Fisher Cats the 3-1 edge in this week's series. After a quiet first couple of innings,

Late Rally Gives Reading First Win of Series

Baron Radcliff Homers for Second Straight Night
August 31, 2023

BOX SCORE (Reading, PA) - A late rally from the Reading Fightin Phils (26-28, 54-68) propelled them to a 4-3 win over the New Hampshire Fisher Cats (21-30, 56-63) on Thursday night. The win is Reading's first of the week, as New Hampshire holds the 2-1 series edge. New Hampshire