READING, Pa. – From taking photos with the Eastern League Championship trophy to meeting Caleb Ricketts, the man who hit a grand slam in the championship-clinching game, Reading Fightin Phillies fans are in full celebration mode at FirstEnergy Stadium.
“It was one of those things, how could I not be here today?” said Andrew Mokryzcki.
Mokryzcki says he is taking it all in.
“I’ve been coming here for 37 years. I love this ballpark. I love the people who work here too,” Mokryzcki expressed.
Evan Becker is walking away with his baseball autographed by Ricketts.
“I like watching games to see what team wins and everything like that,” said Becker.
The Beckers were at the championship game, the team’s first title since 1995.
“It was really crazy, really fun. Everybody was so happy. They had a great time,” said Nicole Becker.
The impact of this Eastern League Championship title is not only being felt here at the ballpark, but throughout the whole city.
“It’s been quite a few years in the making and you know, the reality is that the City of Reading has normally been a baseball town,” said Reading Mayor Eddie Moran.
R-Phils fans will remember this night forever.
“It’s pretty awesome to gather the fans in the fall and think back to what was really a magical night and a magical postseason run,” said Scott Hunsicker, R-Phils general manager.
Fans like Reading Mayor Eddie Moran are already looking ahead to next year.
“I’m looking for another team to come back and could hopefully repeat, but if not, just seeing the fans coming out and supporting their local team. That’s key,” said Mayor Moran.
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