Missed chances cost Squirrels in 4-2 loss to Patriots

BRIDGEWATER, N.J. – The Richmond Flying Squirrels lost to the Somerset Patriots, 4-2, on Thursday night at TD Bank Ballpark.

The Flying Squirrels (58-39, 15-14 second half) outhit the Patriots (52-47, 15-15) but went 1-for-11 with runners in scoring position and stranded 10 runners on base.

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— Richmond Flying Squirrels (@GoSquirrels) July 30, 2026

Richmond opened the scoring in the top of the first inning. Trevor Cohen led off with a single and later came in to score on a single by Jancel Villarroel against Somerset starter Xavier Rivas (Win, 6-4). Rivas finished his outing with one unearned run allowed over six innings.

Somerset tied the score with a two-out double by Tomas Frick in the bottom of the second and took a 2-1 lead later in the inning with an RBI single by Kevin Verde against Richmond starter Yunior Marte (Loss, 0-4).

The Patriots scored on a double steal in the fifth and Verde hit a solo homer in the seventh to open a 4-1 lead.

The Flying Squirrels scored a run on an error in the top of the ninth but Trent Sellers (Save, 2) worked a groundout to strand two runners on base.

The series continues on Friday night. Left-hander Charlie McDaniel (3-1, 4.44) will start for Richmond opposed by Somerset right-hander Rory Fox in his Double-A debut. First pitch is scheduled for 7:05 p.m. at TD Bank Ballpark.

Following the road trip, the Flying Squirrels return home for a six-game series against the Reading Fightin Phils from August 4-9. Tickets are available online at SquirrelsBaseball.com/Tickets, by phone at 804-359-FUNN (3866) or in person at the CarMax Park ticket office. Ticket packages for the Flying Squirrels’ home playoff games at CarMax Park on sale now at SquirrelsBaseball.com/Playoffs.