Reading Fightin Phils advance to Eastern League Championship Series

The Reading Fightin Phils secured a 5-4 victory against the Hartford Yard Goats on September 17, 2026, achieving a 2-0 sweep in their playoff series. Bryan Rincon hit a home run, while Carson DeMartini contributed with three hits and two runs scored. Starting pitcher Cody Bowker struck out six over four innings. Reading will face Erie in the finals starting Sunday, marking their first championship series appearance since 2015. In another matchup, Syracuse topped Lehigh Valley 9-8 in a high-scoring contest, with Kameron Misner hitting a two-run homer.

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