Treasurer Stacy Garrity Returns More Than $57,000 of Unclaimed Property at Reading Fightin Phils Game

Reading, PA - Treasurer Stacy Garrity today announced that more than $57,000 worth of unclaimed property was found for fans of the Reading Fightin Phils who attended last Wednesday's baseball game against the Erie SeaWolves.

"The Fightin Phils never gave up, and they earned a dramatic come-from-behind victory in the bottom of the ninth. Just like the Fightins, my team and I will never stop working to reunite people with their unclaimed property. We had a pair of returns at the game that definitely count as home runs - one for more than $24,000 and a second for more than $23,000. But we're just as happy getting singles, doubles and triples. I encourage everyone to find out if they have unclaimed property available by visiting our website today. It only takes a minute to search!"

Pennsylvania State Treasurer Stacy Garrity

"The Reading Fightin Phils were so excited to partner with the Pennsylvania Treasury Department for our game on Wednesday. Not only did the team have an amazing come-from-behind win, but we also were able to assist our fans in Berks County and beyond secure more than $57,000 worth of unclaimed property! The day was a huge success, and we look forward to working with the PA Treasury Department for seasons to come!"

Executive Director of Business Development for Reading Fightin Phils Baseball Anthony Pignetti

Fans who attended the game, a 6-5 victory for the Fightins over the SeaWolves, were assisted by Treasury's outreach staff as they searched for unclaimed property. The total identified to be returned is $57,346.25‬.

The Fightins trailed 5-2 when they came up to bat in the bottom of the ninth. At that point, advanced metrics showed the SeaWolves had a 96.9% chance of winning. But the Fightins fought back, loading the bases with one out. Following two singles (by shortstop Aidan Miller and right-fielder Gabriel Rincones Jr.) and a walk (by first baseman Carson Taylor), the score was tied. When designated hitter Otto Kemp reached base on catcher interference, the winning run crossed the plate.

Unclaimed property can include things like dormant bank accounts, uncashed checks, insurance policies, contents of forgotten safe deposit boxes and more. State law requires businesses to report unclaimed property to Treasury after three years of dormancy.

Treasury is working to return more than $4.5 billion in unclaimed property to more than one in ten Pennsylvanians. The average unclaimed property claim is worth about $1,600. Treasurer Garrity has returned more than $700 million in unclaimed property to hardworking Pennsylvanians, businesses, nonprofits, and local government agencies.

To search for unclaimed property, visit patreasury.gov/unclaimed-property.

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