Hartford Yard Goats to host second-ever playoff game Thursday vs. Reading: What you need to know
The Yard Goats will look to keep their season alive after a lopsided loss to Reading in Game 1.
The Hartford Yard Goats are set to host their second-ever playoff game against the Reading Fightin Phils on Thursday evening, marking the second time postseason baseball has returned to Connecticut's capital. The Yard Goats lost the first game of the series in Pennsylvania on Tuesday, looking to even the series and force a winner-takes-all Game 3 on Friday. Here are the key details to know before Game 2:
Parking at Dunkin Park may be limited as game time approaches, with ten parking lots and garages within a two-block radius of the ballpark offering prices starting at $5. The first 1,000 fans admitted will receive a commemorative Rally Towel. Ticket prices for Thursday's game range from $15 to $29, while Friday's potential Game 3 will have prices between $15 and $37.
Game 2 starts at 6:30 p.m. with gates opening at 5:30 p.m. Fans can watch the game on the free Audacy App, iHeartRadio app, Yard Goats website, or streamed on MiLB.TV. Despite sitting 66-71 in the 2026 season, Hartford qualified for the playoffs due to their strong start and the Double-AA league's split-season format. This marks the Yard Goats' lone playoff appearance since their inaugural 2017 season, with their previous outing ending in a sweep by the Somerset Patriots last year.
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