Early runs doom Squirrels in loss to Rumble Ponies
RICHMOND, Va. – The Richmond Flying Squirrels fell behind early and lost to the Binghamton Rumble Ponies, 8-2, on Saturday night at The Diamond.
RICHMOND, Va. – The Richmond Flying Squirrels fell behind early and lost to the Binghamton Rumble Ponies, 8-2, on Saturday night at The Diamond.
The Flying Squirrels (18-44) were handed their ninth loss in 11 head-to-head meetings with the Rumble Ponies (42-19) this season.
Binghamton took a 2-0 lead in the top of the first inning with a pair of sacrifice flies by Ryan Clifford and Nick Lorusso against Richmond starter Joe Whitman (Loss, 2-6).
In the second, Wyatt Young, Jett Williams and Clifford each hit RBI doubles. D’Andre Smith singled in a run in the third to open a 6-0 lead.
Nick Sincaola entered in the third with the bases loaded and one out. He recorded a strikeout and a groundout to escape the jam. Sinacola threw three scoreless innings and struck out two. He was replaced by Ian Villers, who recorded back-to-back strikeouts to strand two runners on base.
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The Flying Squirrels cut the deficit to 6-2 in the bottom of the fifth. Jairo Pomares hit an RBI single against Binghamton reliever Felipe De La Cruz (Win, 1-1) and Victor Bericoto followed with a sacrifice fly.
J.T. Schwartz hit a solo homer in the seventh and Kevin Parada hit an RBI double to extend the Binghamton lead to 8-2.
Will Bednar struck out four batters in 1.2 scoreless innings. Michael Stryffeler pitched a scoreless top of the ninth.
The series concludes on Sunday afternoon at The Diamond. Left-hander John Michael Bertrand (1-6, 3.86) will start for Richmond opposed by Binghamton right-hander Jonah Tong (5-3, 1.99). First pitch is scheduled for 1:35 p.m. at The Diamond.
The Flying Squirrels will celebrate the final Father’s Day at The Diamond on Sunday afternoon presented by Seredni Tire & Auto. Fans are invited to play catch on the field from 12:45-1:05 p.m. Kids 14 and younger can run the bases following the game presented by Richmond Family Magazine. Tickets are on sale online at SquirrelsBaseball.com/Tickets, by phone at 804-359-FUNN (3866) or in person at the Flying Squirrels ticket office.