Lawson twirls gem but Squirrels fall in extras to SeaWolves
RICHMOND, Va. - Brandon Lawson allowed one hit over a career-high eight shutout innings, but the Erie SeaWolves scored six runs in the 10th inning to beat the Richmond Flying Squirrels in extra innings, 6-2, on Friday night at The Diamond.
RICHMOND, Va. -
Erie (51-42, 20-7) sent nine batters to the plate in the 10th inning, scoring six runs on four hits and an error.
Richmond (35-60, 12-16) battled back in the bottom of the 10th, scoring two runs on two hits.
The Flying Squirrels dropped to 3-11 in extra-inning games this season.
Lawson took a no-hitter into the seventh inning before allowing a leadoff single to Azocar. The right-hander struck out six and walked three across his career-high eight scoreless innings. He was the first Richmond pitcher to complete eight innings this season.
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The Flying Squirrels continue their series against the Erie SeaWolves on Saturday when left-hander
As part of the 10 memorable past players series, the first 1,000 fans 15 & older receive a bobblehead of former Flying Squirrels outfielder
The Flying Squirrels celebrate the 50th anniversary of Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin's historic first steps on the Moon on Saturday with an out-of-this-world fireworks show from up close and inside the fences following the game.
To commemorate the 50th anniversary of the lunar landing, the Flying Squirrels will wear astronaut-themed space suit jerseys complete with a Lunar Landing Night mission patch. Proceeds from the astronaut jersey auction benefit STEM education programs at the MathScience Innovation Center.
For tickets or more information, call 804-359-3866 (FUNN), visit SquirrelsBaseball.com/Tickets or stop by the Flying Squirrels box office.
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