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Reading Fightin Phils secure first playoff berth since 2019

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 11, 2026, 4:17 PM

Last updated Sep 11, 2026

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Summary

The Reading Fightin Phils clinched a postseason berth in the Eastern League by defeating the Erie SeaWolves 11-10 on Thursday night. The win secured the Eastern League Northeast second-half championship for the Phillies Double-A affiliate. Reading trailed 6-6 in the sixth inning before Dante Nori and Aidan Miller drove in runs to establish a lead that held through the final frame. Reliever Evan Gates earned the win, and Daniel Harper recorded the save to end the team's postseason drought. The club struggled during the first half of the season with a 30-39 record but improved to 38-27 in the second half. Reading will host the Hartford Yard Goats at FirstEnergy Stadium starting Tuesday for a three-game series.

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By the Numbers

•Reading earned an 11-10 victory over the Erie SeaWolves on Thursday.
•The win secured the Eastern League Northeast second-half championship.
•Aidan Miller and Dante Nori provided the deciding runs in the sixth inning.
•The Fightin Phils host the Hartford Yard Goats in a three-game series starting Tuesday.

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4:17 PMYahoo Sports — Minor league baseball: Reading Fightin Phils returning to playoffs

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The Reading Fightin Phils have clinched their first postseason berth since 2019 with an 11-10 win over the Erie SeaWolves on Thursday night. Tied 6-6 going into the bottom of the sixth inning, an RBI single to right field from OF Dante Nori and a two-run RBI double from Aidan Miller gave the Fightins a 9-6 lead, one they’d hold on to despite a three-run ninth inning from the SeaWolves. ...
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