With the Phillies having relocated their (decidedly mediocre) Triple-A baseball franchise, the IronPigs of hour-away-from-Philly Allentown this year, there was some speculation that also about-an-hour-away-from-Philly Reading, the Phils Double-A team forever and ever, might be adversely affected by the presence of the higher level team.

 

Well, after almost a half-season, The R-Phils are done fucking around.

Their subtle message? We will CUT YOU, Pigs!

 

Prior to tonight’s (June 20) 7:05 p.m. game with Akron, the team, with a history of spectacular promotions like the whitest dance team ever and the Ryan Howard snow globe, is hosting a Spam Carving contest at First Energy Stadium:

 

“Come out and celebrate the canned pre-cooked meat, in the Right Field Food Court. Fans purchase a can of Spam for $5 (proceeds donated to Opportunity House). Fans will then proceed to carve their can of Spam in to what they wish. There will be prizes for two categories, including Best Overall and Best Pagoda. Carving will take place from 5:00-6:30.”

 

Don’t be fooled by that charitable donation offer or by the “Celebrate Your Faith” pre-game faith discussion, the R-Phils are out for blood…Pigs’ blood!

Tickets still available.