Fargas sets Squirrels' single-season steals mark in win over Baysox
RICHMOND, Va. - Johneshwy Fargas stole his 50th base of the season as part of a two-run eighth inning to lift the Richmond Flying Squirrels over the Bowie Baysox, 2-1, on Sunday in front of 9,354 fans at The Diamond.
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With the game tied, 0-0, in the eighth inning, Fargas reached first with a single to put runners on first and third for Richmond (54-84, 31-40). On the first pitch of the next at-bat, Fargas swiped second base to record his 50th steal of the season and move into scoring position. The steal moved Fargas past
5️⃣0️⃣! @Johneshwy steals his 50th base of the season, break the Flying Squirrels single-season franchise record! pic.twitter.com/j3cO69Cp9Q
— Richmond Flying Squirrels (@GoSquirrels) September 2, 2019
And we’ve got the lead! @Jalen_Miller4 unties this game and we’re up 1-0 in the 8th pic.twitter.com/RrptPZ28LN
— Richmond Flying Squirrels (@GoSquirrels) September 2, 2019
Bart finished the game 2-for-4 with a double, triple and RBI. Over his last 10 games, Bart is batting .472 (17-for-36) with four doubles, a triple, two home runs and seven RBIs.
FINAL - Flying Squirrels 2, Baysox 1
— Richmond Flying Squirrels (@GoSquirrels) September 2, 2019
Garrett Williams and 9,354 fans close this one out for the W pic.twitter.com/589X4wpWER
The Flying Squirrels finish the series against the Bowie Baysox and complete the 2019 season on Monday. First pitch is scheduled for 1:05 p.m. and coverage begins with the Flying Squirrels Pregame Warmup at 12:35 p.m. on Sports Radio 910 the Fan and 105.1 FM.
Spend Labor Day with the Flying Squirrels and celebrate one last day of baseball in Funnville as the team's 10th season comes to a close, presented by Drive Shack. Gates open at Noon.
Dogs are admitted free in Funnville every Monday home game. Please request a dog-friendly seating section if accompanied by a pet (sections 101-103, 203-204 and General Admission first base side).
For tickets or more information, call 804-359-3866 (FUNN), visit SquirrelsBaseball.com/Tickets or stop by the Flying Squirrels box office.
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