# Reading Fightin Phils postseason run

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/reading-fightin-phils-postseason-run
> Updated: 2026-09-18T13:59:00.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

The Reading Fightin Phils qualified for the Eastern League Division Series, their first playoff appearance since 2019. The team was scheduled to host the Hartford Yard Goats in a best-of-three series.

Following the initial qualification, the Fightin Phils completed a 2-0 series sweep against the Yard Goats with a 5-4 victory. This advancement secured the team a place in the Eastern League Championship Series for the first time since 2015, where they were set to face Erie.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-18: Reading Fightin Phils advance to Eastern League Championship Series

The Reading Fightin Phils advanced to the Eastern League Championship Series after sweeping the Hartford Yard Goats, while Syracuse defeated Lehigh Valley 9-8.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/reading-fightin-phils-advance-to-eastern-league-championship-series

### 2026-09-15: Reading Fightin Phils enter Eastern League Division Series

The Reading Fightin Phils enter the Eastern League Division Series against the Hartford Yard Goats, their first playoff appearance since 2019.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/reading-fightin-phils-enter-eastern-league-division-series

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