Flying Squirrels Release 2012 Schedule

RICHMOND, VA - The Flying Squirrels, in conjunction with the Eastern League of Professional Baseball Clubs, have announced their 2012 regular season schedule. The Squirrels will open their 2012 campaign on the road against the New Britain Rock Cats on Thursday April 5th, 2012. Opening Night at The Diamond will occur Thursday, April 12th, against the Altoona Curve.

Once again in 2012, the Squirrels will build upon their rivalry with their closest geographical opponent, the Bowie Baysox. The Baysox will again be the Squirrels' most-played opponent, with the two clubs meeting 24 times during the 2012 season. The Squirrels will encounter the Curve 21 times, the Harrisburg Senators 20 times, and the Reading Phillies 16 times.

The top prospects in the New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox systems will each visit The Diamond during the 2012 season. The Trenton Thunder (Yankees) will travel to Richmond for a four-game series (June 25th-28th), while the Portland Sea Dogs (Red Sox) will take on the Squirrels in a three-game set (June 15th-17th).

2012 Flying Squirrels' Schedule Breakdown:

• Akron Aeros (Cleveland Indians) - 15 Games (8 Home Games)
• Altoona Curve (Pittsburgh Pirates) - 21 Games (7 Home Games)
• Binghamton Mets (New York Mets) - 6 Games (3 Home Games)
• Bowie Baysox (Baltimore Orioles) - 24 Games (14 Home Games)
• Erie SeaWolves (Detroit Tigers) - 7 Games (3 Home Games)
• Harrisburg Senators (Washington Nationals) - 20 Games (10 Home Games)
• New Britain Rock Cats (Minnesota Twins) - 14 Games (7 Home Games)
• New Hampshire Fisher Cats (Toronto Blue Jays) - 6 Games (3 Home Games)
• Portland Sea Dogs (Boston Red Sox) - 6 Games (3 Home Games)
• Reading Phillies (Philadelphia Phillies) - 16 Games (9 Home Games)
• Trenton Thunder (New York Yankees) - 7 Games (4 Home Games)

Season Tickets for the 2012 season are now available. Season tickets in the Diamond Club level at The Diamond for the entire 71-game home schedule will remain $568.00 ($8 per game). For more information on 2012 season tickets, please contact the Flying Squirrels' ticket office at (804) 359-FUNN (3866), visit the Flying Squirrels' box office at The Diamond or log on to SquirrelsBaseball.com.