Nick Dunn’s Grand Slam Leads Reading To 13-Inning Walk-Off Win Against Somerset

Published on September 12, 2025 under Eastern League (EL)
Reading Fightin Phils News Release

Reading, PA – For the second time in this series, The Reading Fightin Phils (29-38; 54-80) walked off the Somerset Patriots (37-30; 72-64) 8-4 with a grand slam from Nick Dunn. With the win, the teams now tie the series with two wins each as they enter the final two contests of the series.

The Fightin Phils took control of the game in the bottom of the first as Felix Reyes crushed his 15th home run of the season to give Reading the early 1-0 lead. Griff McGarry allowed Reading to hold the lead comfortably by delivering four scoreless innings with only one hit and seven strikeouts. Keeping Somerset off the board was key for Reading to be able to extend their lead with a solo home run by Alex Binelas in the bottom of the fourth.

Griff McGarry continued his dominant performance on the mound with an additional two innings of work and adding an additional inning and three more strikeouts. One the night, McGarry went a total of 5.1 innings with one earned run on two hits and 10 strikeouts.

McGarry’s single earned run came in the top of the sixth as Jackson Castillo doubled to right field. Eiberson Castellano took over the mound to face the next batter, who hit a sac fly to score Castillo. The run was allocated to McGarry and Somerset was now only trailing by one.

The Fightin Phils were able to get back to a two-run lead thanks to an RBI single from Kehden Hettiger. The RBI scored Erick Brito, who was the first Reading batter to be walked by Somerset, and then stole second to get into scoring position.

A late comeback from Somerset tied the game up in the top of the eighth. Andrew Baker entered for Reading and Jackson Castillo walked on two outs. Garrett Martin followed with a two-run home run to tie it up 3-3. Tristan Garnett took the mound in the top of the ninth, allowing a lead-off double and walking one batter. Garnett was able to work his way out of the runners on first and second, striking out two batters back-to-back and avoid any scoring by Somerset.

Going into the bottom of the ninth in a tie, Erick Brito walks and Nick Dunn singles with one out. Both runners steal a base and take their place on second and third. Unfortunately, the runners would both be left in scoring position and the game entered extra innings for the third time this series.

With Dylan Jasso starting at second for the Patriots, Jackson Castillo delivered a lead-off single which allowed Jasso…