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Ray Edwards wins Flying Squirrels' #1 Fan Bobblehead Contest

Bobblehead giveaway set for The Diamond’s final regular season game on Sept. 14
May 30, 2025

RICHMOND, Va. – The Richmond Flying Squirrels announced Ray Edwards as the winner of their #1 Fan Bobblehead Contest presented by Pepsi on Friday morning.

RICHMOND, Va. – The Richmond Flying Squirrels announced Ray Edwards as the winner of their #1 Fan Bobblehead Contest presented by Pepsi on Friday morning.

Edwards will be featured on a custom bobblehead to be given away to the first 2,000 fans at the Flying Squirrels’ 2025 regular-season finale on Sunday, Sept. 14 at The Diamond.

Edwards has been a season ticket member since the franchise's inaugural season in 2010 and has missed only 13 home games. He grew up a fan of the Flying Squirrels' major-league affiliate, the San Francisco Giants, and is often the first fan through the gates every home game. The Lakeside resident has every giveaway the team has done and boasts a collection of mini helmets signed by all but two Flying Squirrels players.

"There are many die-hard Squirrels fans, but none have been more dedicated than Ray over the past 15 seasons," said Flying Squirrels General Manager Anthony Oppermann. "He has become part of our family, and we couldn't be more excited to honor him with his very own bobblehead."

The #1 Fan Bobblehead giveaway is part of The Diamond Through the Decades Celebration series. Remaining giveaways in the series include a Diamond ring giveaway on June 12, a Chipper Jones R-Braves bobblehead giveaway on July 24 and a classic R-Braves 80s baseball T-shirt giveaway on August 28. More information can be found at SquirrelsBaseball.com.

The Flying Squirrels continue their homestand against the Harrisburg Senators, Double-A affiliate of the Washington Nationals, this weekend at The Diamond. On Saturday, the team celebrates Women and Girls in Sports Night with postgame In-Your-Face-Fireworks presented by CarMax. On Sunday, the first 1,000 fans ages 14 and younger will receive a commemorative The Diamond youth jersey presented by Children’s Hospital of Richmond at VCU.

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.

The Landsharks and The Mashup headline Star-Spangled Squirrels Fest on July 4

Independence Day celebration includes live music, fireworks and more at The Diamond
May 13, 2025

RICHMOND, Va. – The Richmond Flying Squirrels announced Tuesday afternoon The Landsharks and The Mashup will headline Star-Spangled Squirrels Fest presented by Chick-fil-A on July 4 at The Diamond. The Independence Day celebration will feature fireworks, live music, food and drink specials and more.

Squirrels lose series finale to Fightins, 5-3

Richmond buried by five early Reading runs on Sunday afternoon
June 29, 2025

RICHMOND, Va. – The Richmond Flying Squirrels fell behind early and lost to the Reading Fightin Phils, 5-3, on Sunday afternoon at The Diamond.

Series Preview: Red, White and BOOM! Celebrate Independence Day at The Diamond!

Three-game series features a Fourth of July celebration, the return of the Richmond Virginians, JMU Night and more!
June 26, 2025

Start your Independence Day celebration early at The Diamond next week! The Flying Squirrels are facing off against the Chesapeake Baysox for three games at The Diamond from July 1 to July 3 and will then head to Prince George’s Stadium in Bowie, Md. to finish the six-game series at

Early lead holds in 4-2 Squirrels loss to Fightins

Howell, Bericoto homer for only Richmond runs
June 28, 2025

RICHMOND, Va. – A pair of solo homers were the only runs of the night for the Richmond Flying Squirrels in a 4-2 loss to the Reading Fightin Phils on Saturday at The Diamond.

Pomares blasts walk-off homer in 6-3 Squirrels win

Bullpen combines for five scoreless innings in come-from-behind victory
June 27, 2025

RICHMOND, Va. – Jairo Pomares entered off the bench in the bottom of the ninth and hit a walk-off, three-run homer to lift the Richmond Flying Squirrels to a 6-3 win over the Reading Fightin Phils on Friday night at The Diamond.

Squirrels shut out by Fightin Phils on Thursday

Richmond held to three hits in 1-0 shutout loss
June 26, 2025

RICHMOND, Va. – The Richmond Flying Squirrels were held to three hits and lost to the Reading Fightin Phils, 1-0, on Thursday night at The Diamond.

All-Diamond Team: Mark DeRosa

June 25, 2025

In 2025, The Diamond hosts its 40th and final season of professional baseball in Richmond. Between the Richmond Braves from 1985-2008 and the Richmond Flying Squirrels since 2010, countless future major leaguers have taken the steps from the first base dugout onto The Diamond’s playing surface.

Three-run eighth lifts Squirrels to 6-4 win

Richmond takes back-and-forth game to even series
June 25, 2025

RICHMOND, Va. – The Richmond Flying Squirrels scored three runs in the bottom of the eighth for a come-from-behind, 6-4 win over the Reading Fightin Phils at The Diamond.

Season memberships for 2026 season at CarMax Park on sale now

Full-Season Memberships for CarMax Park’s inaugural season now available
June 25, 2025

RICHMOND, Va. – Full-Season Memberships for the Richmond Flying Squirrels’ inaugural season at CarMax Park are now on sale, the team announced on Wednesday.

Squirrels drop second-half opener to R-Phils

Sugastey, Arteaga homer in 6-3 loss
June 24, 2025

RICHMOND, Va. – The Richmond Flying Squirrels opened the second half of the Eastern League season with a 6-3 loss to the Reading Fightin Phils on Tuesday night at The Diamond.

Squirrels shut out 1-0 by Curve on Saturday

Richmond bullpen combines for 4.1 scoreless innings in loss
June 21, 2025

ALTOONA, Pa. – The Richmond Flying Squirrels were held to four hits and were shut out by the Altoona Curve, 1-0, on Saturday night at Peoples Natural Gas Field.

Squirrels take two from Curve on Friday

Richmond tops Altoona 2-1 and 7-4
June 20, 2025

ALTOONA, Pa. – The Richmond Flying Squirrels picked up two wins over the Altoona Curve on Friday night at Peoples Natural Gas Field, taking the completion of Thursday’s rain-suspended game, 2-1, before winning the night’s regularly scheduled game, 7-4.

Squirrels, Curve suspended for wet grounds Thursday

Second game of doubleheader canceled
June 19, 2025

ALTOONA, Pa. – The first game of Thursday’s doubleheader between the Richmond Flying Squirrels and the Altoona Curve was suspended after the second inning on Thursday night at Peoples Natural Gas Field.

Series Preview: Squirrels Start Second Half Hosting Reading Fightin Phils

Mid-week matinee, two fireworks shows and FUNN Friday giveaway highlight the series
June 19, 2025

With the first half of the season behind them, the Flying Squirrels’ record resets as they start the second half hosting the Reading Fightin Phils, Double-A affiliate of the Philadelphia Phillies. The team will play at The Diamond from Tuesday, June 24 through Sunday, June 29. The current Reading Fightin

All-Diamond Team: Hunter Strickland

June 19, 2025

In 2025, The Diamond hosts its 40th and final season of professional baseball in Richmond. Between the Richmond Braves from 1985-2008 and the Richmond Flying Squirrels since 2010, countless future major leaguers have taken the steps from the first base dugout onto The Diamond’s playing surface.

Early deficit holds in 2-1 Squirrels loss

Mercedes, bullpen hold Altoona scoreless after first inning
June 18, 2025

RICHMOND, Va. – The Richmond Flying Squirrels fell behind in the first inning and lost to the Altoona Curve, 2-1, on Wednesday night at Peoples Natural Gas Field.

Squirrels, Curve postponed for rain on Tuesday

Game will be made up as part of a doubleheader on Thursday
June 17, 2025

ALTOONA, Pa. – Tuesday’s game between the Richmond Flying Squirrels and Altoona Curve has been postponed due to rain.

Squirrels tie Rumble Ponies in series finale

Storm ends play after 10 innings in 4-4 tie on Sunday afternoon
June 15, 2025

RICHMOND, Va. – The Richmond Flying Squirrels and the Binghamton Rumble Ponies played 10 innings before thunderstorms hit The Diamond and halted play, resulting in the game being called complete as a 4-4 tie.

Early runs doom Squirrels in loss to Rumble Ponies

Binghamton scores six in first three frames to down Richmond
June 14, 2025

RICHMOND, Va. – The Richmond Flying Squirrels fell behind early and lost to the Binghamton Rumble Ponies, 8-2, on Saturday night at The Diamond.

Squirrels lose back-and-forth battle in extras

Richmond slams three homers in 6-5 defeat against Binghamton
June 13, 2025

RICHMOND, Va. – The Richmond Flying Squirrels belted three homers but lost to the Binghamton Rumble Ponies, 6-5, in 10 innings on Friday night at The Diamond.

Squirrels blanked by Rumble Ponies, 11-0

Bednar strikes out two in scoreless seventh inning
June 12, 2025

RICHMOND, Va. – The Richmond Flying Squirrels lost to the Binghamton Rumble Ponies, 11-0, on Thursday night at The Diamond.

Four-run sixth leads Squirrels to 5-2 win over Ponies

Mercedes, bullpen contain Binghamton in Richmond win
June 11, 2025

RICHMOND, Va. – The Richmond Flying Squirrels scored four runs in the sixth to pull ahead of the Binghamton Rumble Ponies in a 5-2 win on Wednesday night at The Diamond. The Flying Squirrels (18-41) held the Northeast Division-leading Rumble Ponies (39-19) to four hits in the win.

Squirrels drop series opener to Ponies

Bertrand sets career high with nine strikeouts in low-scoring loss
June 10, 2025

RICHMOND, Va. – The Richmond Flying Squirrels opened their homestand with a 2-1 loss to the Binghamton Rumble Ponies on Tuesday night at The Diamond. The Flying Squirrels (17-41) were handed their fourth one-run loss in seven meetings with the Rumble Ponies (39-18) this year. Binghamton, leaders of the Eastern

Sugastey's five-RBI days sends Squirrels to 11-9 comeback win

Sugastey and Pomares combine for eight RBIs in Richmond victory
June 8, 2025

ERIE, Pa. – Backed by a career-high five-RBI performance by Adrian Sugastey, the Richmond Flying Squirrels closed the road trip with an 11-9 victory over the Erie SeaWolves Sunday afternoon at UPMC Park. The Flying Squirrels (17-40) racked up a season-high 11 runs in the comeback win with five extra-base

Early Squirrels lead dwindles in 4-2 loss to SeaWolves

Erie responds with two home runs to capture win
June 7, 2025

ERIE, Pa. – The Richmond Flying Squirrels gathered a pair of runs on three consecutive hits early, but fell to the Erie SeaWolves, 4-2, Saturday night at UPMC Park.