Homestand Preview: May 4-9

FUNNVILLE - The Richmond Flying Squirrels kick off the 2021 season with a six-game series in Funnville Tuesday through Sunday, highlighted by a pair of In-Your-Face Fireworks shows, the debut of Wednesday Wine & K-9s nights and the return of las Ardillas Voladoras de Richmond.

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The Flying Squirrels host the Hartford Yard Goats, Double-A affiliate of the Colorado Rockies, for their only visit to Richmond this season.

Tickets to Opening Night presented by Chick-fil-A officially sold out on Friday, April 23; however, there is limited seating available for the remaining five games of the homestand. Fans can purchase tickets online at SquirrelsBaseball.com/Tickets, by phone at 804-359-FUNN (3866) or in person at the Flying Squirrels offices. The Diamond will open at 30 percent capacity (2,943 fans) for the first six games of the season.

New for the 2021 season, fans can bring their dogs to Funnville on Wednesdays and enjoy wine specials – including $5 glass of wine and $6 wine slushies – as part of Wine & K-9s Night. Wine specials are available at the wine cart located in the center of the main concourse near fan services from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Please request a dog-friendly seating section if accompanied by a pet.

Friday is the first of six Copa de la Diversión nights in Funnville as the Flying Squirrels play as las Ardillas Voladoras de Richmond. The first 1,000 fans 15 and older will take home a one-of-a-kind fleece ruana presented by Pepsi as the team celebrates the baseball, music and food traditions of the Dominican Republic.

The full promotional schedule for the homestand is listed below:

Tuesday, May 4 vs. Hartford Yard Goats

6:35 p.m. | Gates open at 5 p.m. | SOLD OUT

• Opening Night Celebration & In-Your-Face Fireworks presented by Chick-fil-A: The Flying Squirrels return to the field for the first time in 610 days to kick off the 2021 season featuring a postgame fireworks show from up close and inside the fences.

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Wednesday, May 5 vs. Hartford Yard Goats

6:35 p.m. | Gates open at 5:30 p.m. | Tickets

• Salute to Service Industry: The Flying Squirrels salute the service industry professionals, including restaurant and hospitality workers, who make RVA's food scene great.
• Wine & K-9s: Enjoy $5 glasses of wine and $6 wine slushies from 5:30-7:30 p.m. (Available at the wine cart located near fan services on the main concourse) Plus, dogs are admitted free in Funnville every Wednesday home game! Please request a dog-friendly seating section if accompanied by a pet.

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Thursday, May 6 vs. Hartford Yard Goats

6:35 p.m. | Gates open at 5:30 p.m. | Tickets

• Front Line Workers Night: The Flying Squirrels welcome doctors, nurses and healthcare workers who were on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic to honor them on a special night in Funnville.

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Friday, May 7 vs. Hartford Yard Goats

6:35 p.m. | Gates open at 5:30 p.m. | Tickets

• Copa de la Diversión Fleece Ruana Giveaway presented by Pepsi: The first 1,000 fans 15 & older receive a pullover fleece ruana featuring the Flying Squirrels' Copa de la Diversión identity.
• Friday Happy Hour: Enjoy happy hour drink specials from 5:30-7:30 p.m. each Friday home game in Funnville. Specials include $2 12-ounce domestic beers at all concession stands, upper level beer carts and The Thirsty Acorn as well as $2 fountain sodas at the Pepsi Fountain located on main concourse behind Section 110 near the Papa John’s stand.

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Saturday, May 8 vs. Hartford Yard Goats

6:05 p.m. | Gates open at 5 p.m. | Tickets

• In-Your-Face Fireworks & Funnville Mask-erade Ball: Put on your fanciest mask or face covering, pose for photos for a chance to win prizes and enjoy fireworks from up close and inside the fences following the game!

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Sunday, May 9 vs. Hartford Yard Goats

1:05 p.m. | Gates open at 12 p.m. | Tickets

• Mother's Day Celebration: Celebrate Mom during the first day game of the 2021 season featuring a special commemorative Mother’s Day family photo backdrop to remember your trip to Funnville.

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For tickets or more information, visit SquirrelsBaseball.com/Tickets, call 804-359-FUNN (3866) or stop by the Flying Squirrels offices at The Diamond.