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.<\/p>\n
“It was one of those things, how could I not be here today?” said Andrew Mokryzcki.<\/p>\n
Mokryzcki says he is taking it all in.<\/p>\n
“I’ve been coming here for 37 years. I love this ballpark. I love the people who work here too,” Mokryzcki expressed.<\/p>\n
Evan Becker is walking away with his baseball autographed by Ricketts.<\/p>\n
“I like watching games to see what team wins and everything like that,” said Becker.<\/p>\n
The Beckers were at the championship game, the team’s first title since 1995.<\/p>\n
“It was really crazy, really fun. Everybody was so happy. They had a great time,” said Nicole Becker.<\/p>\n
The impact of this Eastern League Championship title is not only being felt here at the ballpark, but throughout the whole city.<\/p>\n
“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.<\/p>\n
R-Phils fans will remember this night forever.<\/p>\n
“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.<\/p>\n
Fans like Reading Mayor Eddie Moran are already looking ahead to next year.<\/p>\n
“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.<\/p>\n
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