Reading Fightin Phils

The Reading Fightin Phils offer affordable family entertainment from early April through September at FirstEnergy Stadium. The R-Phils are well known for creating a festive, fan-friendly atmosphere from the time the gates open until the bottom of the ninth inning. While parking is always free and the concessions remain affordable, every game is a unique experience. Giveaways, fireworks and the five-member Fightin Phils Mascot Band keep things hopping throughout the season. Reading won the John H. Johnson Presidents Trophy in 2003. The Johnson Trophy is the top honor bestowed upon the complete franchise by Minor League Baseball. Reading has been awarded the Larry MacPhail Trophy as the best promotional team in all of Minor League Baseball twice and has been the Eastern Leagues nominee several other times. In 2002 the city was dubbed Baseballtown. The Fightin Phils led the Eastern League in total and/or average attendance for eight consecutive seasons. The stadium itself is one of...