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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

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 League’s Northeast Division, picked up its 15th win in its last 16 games.

The Rumble Ponies took a 1-0 lead in the top of the first inning on a solo homer by Ryan Clifford. It was his 11th homer of the season, tying the most in the league.

In the second, Nick Morabito worked a bases-loaded walk from John Michael Bertrand (Loss, 1-6) to bring in a second Binghamton run. Bertrand recorded a strikeout to strand the bases loaded, the first of five straight into the fourth inning.

Bertrand finished his outing with a career-high nine strikeouts over five innings and allowed two runs on six hits.

In the bottom of the fourth inning, Turner Hill led off with a triple and scored on a one-out single by Adrian Sugastey to cut the score to 2-1.

Binghamton starter Jonah Tong (Win, 5-3) allowed one run over 5.1 innings with eight strikeouts. T.J. Shook, Dylan Ross and Carlos Guzman (Save, 5) covered the final 3.2 innings.

Richmond relievers Ian Villers and Evan Gates each threw two scoreless innings.

The series continues on Wednesday night at The Diamond. Right-hander Manuel Mercedes (2-6, 8.69) will start for Richmond opposed by Binghamton left-hander Zach Thronton (3-0, 2.13). First pitch is scheduled for 6:35 p.m. at The Diamond.

Wednesday is Salute to Sequins presented by The Collegiate School. It is also Wine & K9s with $7 glasses of wine and $7 wine slushies from 5:30-7:30 p.m. and dogs are admitted free. 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.

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.

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.

Clutch pitching rockets Richmond to 4-3 win in 12 innings over Erie

Choate twirls six scoreless frames in victory
June 6, 2025

ERIE, Pa. – Backed by a solid start from Jack Choate and three scoreless relief innings by Braxton Roxby, the Richmond Flying Squirrels claimed a 4-3 win over the Erie SeaWolves in a 12-inning game Friday night at UPMC Park.

SeaWolves' bats strike big in 12-4 win over Squirrels

Richmond losing streaks extends to season-high five consecutive games
June 5, 2025

ERIE, Pa. – The Richmond Flying Squirrels were held to four hits in a 12-4 loss to the Erie SeaWolves Thursday night at UPMC Park.

Former R-Braves pitcher Peter Moylan coming to The Diamond June 12

Australian reliever spent parts of two seasons in Richmond, 12 years in MLB
June 5, 2025

RICHMOND, Va. – Former Richmond Braves pitcher and 12-year major leaguer Peter Moylan will make an appearance at The Diamond on Thursday, June 12 to sign autographs and throw the ceremonial first pitch. Moylan returns to Richmond for the Flying Squirrels’ 2000s Night next week in the latest of their

Series Preview: Summer Heats Up as Flying Squirrels Host Rumble Ponies

Series features a giveaway commemorating The Diamond, a fireworks show, Father’s Day FUNN and more.
June 5, 2025

Hot Squirrel Summer has arrived in RVA! The Flying Squirrels return home to The Diamond for a six-game series vs. The Binghamton Rumble Ponies, Double-A affiliate of the New York Mets. The Binghamton Rumble Ponies currently lead the Eastern League Northeast Division with a roster including two of the top

Squirrels walked off by SeaWolves in back-and-forth battle

Gavello blasts two-out, two-run homer in ninth, but Richmond falls in comeback try
June 4, 2025

ERIE, Pa. – The Richmond Flying Squirrels bashed a season-high four home runs but allowed two runs in the bottom of the ninth in a 7-6 loss against the Erie SeaWolves Wednesday night at UPMC Park.