Squirrels Keep The Good Times Rolling On Saturday
Funnville - The Flying Squirrels carried over the positive vibes from Opening Night on Friday into Saturday evening in a 5-4 come-from-behind win over Reading (3-6). In front of 7,831 fans, Richmond (6-3) plated three runs in the seventh, including a game-tying RBI double from Ryan Howard and a go-ahead
Funnville - The Flying Squirrels carried over the positive vibes from Opening Night on Friday into Saturday evening in a 5-4 come-from-behind win over Reading (3-6). In front of 7,831 fans, Richmond (6-3) plated three runs in the seventh, including a game-tying RBI double from
Trailing 4-2 in the seventh, the Flying Squirrels utilized a botched double play to score three runs and retake the lead. With one out in the inning, Reading reliver
The Flying Squirrels opened up an early lead by generating a pair of runs in the first inning against Reading's
Reading capitalized on a pair of Flying Squirrels miscued to overcome the early 2-0 deficit. With two outs in the second,
Tromp stuck again in the sixth, driving a solo shot over the left field wall. It was the first home run of the season for Tromp.
Waguespack navigated troubled waters early and hung on to last five innings. The righty tossed 99 pitches and allowed two runs on five hits. He stuck out six and walked four in the no-decision.
Gage was felled by three unearned runs in the outing. The reliable lefty went six innings and allowed four runs overall and also received a no-decision. Gage struck out seven and did not walk a batter.
RVA Acorns:
Matt Gage made his 45th Flying Squirrels start. He is four away from tying Clayton Tanner for 5th all-time.
A 5-3 start through eight games is the best in Franchise history.
Waguespack needed 32 pitches to finish the first inning. Reading had action in the bullpen during the inning.
Gage has thrown 11 innings this year and has yet to walk a batter. He has 11K's to 0BB
Richmond turned a 3-6-3 double play in the seventh inning. It was just the third twin killing for the defense this year.
Ryan Howard extended his hitting streak to six games and collected his fifth multi-hit contest.
The three-game set against Reading concludes on Sunday afternoon at The Diamond. Lefty