Reading and Somerset Suspended Game to Resume Friday at 5:15
July 4, 2024 - Eastern League (EL)
Reading Fightin Phils News Release
(Reading, PA) - Thursday night's game between the Reading Fightin Phils and Somerset Patriots has been suspended due to rain. It will be finished on Friday at 5:15 p.m. The game will resume in the top of the fourth inning with the Patriots leading 5-0. Game one will be played to its nine-inning completion.
Following the conclusion of the first game, Reading and Somerset will play a second game which will be seven innings. Game two will not begin prior to 7 p.m. Gates to the Diamond Credit Union Plaza and the seating bowl will open to fans at 5 p.m. The night will feature fireworks, thanks to Countryside Fuel. Additionally, there will be an appearance by Wrestling Hall of Famer and Olympic Gold Medalist Kurt Angle with a free autograph and photo session. Fans with tickets to the July 5 game can enter the ballpark beginning at 5 p.m. and the ticket will be good for both games.
Following game two, there will be a tribute to pro wrestling with post-game Regional Championship Wrestling. It will also be a Savage Auto Group Fiesta Friday as Reading will play as Los Luchadores de Reading. There will also be a Happy Hour with one-dollar off beer after the game as well. It will also be Coal Region Night. Unfortunately, due to the early start time for the suspended game, the previously schedule 5 p.m. Happy Hour with a pre-game concert with Mike and Tara will not take place on Friday.
To buy tickets, call 610-370-BALL, go to rphils.com/tickets, or in person at the Customers Bank Ticket Office. The Fightin Phils Brentwood Industries Team Store is open both in-person and online 24/7 at rphils.com/shop.
The 2024 R-Phils season is presented by Pepsi. Follow the Fightin Phils on Twitter @ReadingFightins, like us on Facebook, or follow us on Instagram @Fightins.
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