Five-run first leads Squirrels to third straight win
RICHMOND, Va. - Behind a five-run first inning, the Richmond Flying Squirrels topped the Reading Fightin Phils, 8-4, on Tuesday at The Diamond.
RICHMOND, Va. - Behind a five-run first inning, the Richmond Flying Squirrels topped the Reading Fightin Phils, 8-4, on Tuesday at The Diamond. u1:p
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The five runs in the first inning tied a season high for runs in a single frame, and the eight total runs tied a season high for runs in a game. The win gave Richmond (15-25) a three-game winning streak for the first time since the beginning of the season (April 4-6 vs. Hartford).u1:p
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Van Horn finished the game 3-for-4 with an RBI for his first three-hit game at the Double-A level. u1:p
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Richmond got a run back in the fifth when
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Arenado provided the final blow of the game in the seventh, blasting a two-run homer down the left field line to put Richmond up 8-4. It was Arenado's third home run of the season.u1:p
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Halstead got the first two outs of the ninth before walking Hall to load the bases and bring the potential tying run to the plate. Adon entered and retired Listi on a flyout to left to end the game.u1:p
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The Flying Squirrels continue their series against the Reading Fightin Phils on Tuesday. First pitch is scheduled for 6:35 p.m., and coverage begins with the Flying Squirrels Pregame Warmup presented by Air Force Reserve on Sports Radio 910 the Fan and 105.1 FM at 6:05.
As part of the 10 memorable past players series, the first 1,000 fans 15 and older receive a bobblehead of former Flying Squirrels infielder Charlie "Clutch" Culberson and his flowing walk-off hair presented by Enterprise. Gates open at 5:30 p.m.u1:p
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Wednesday is also '80s Hair Band Tribute Night at The Diamond. Prepare to rock and roll all night and party on a Wednesday to the most popular rock anthems-and best hair-from the 1980s.u1:p
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As part of Wine-Up Wednesdays, fans can enjoy $5 glasses of wine and $6 wine slushies from 5:30-7:30 p.m. (available at the wine cart located in the Funnville Fan Zone on the main concourse).u1:p
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Tickets are on sale now for the 2019 Eastern League All-Star Week presented by Genworth. The All-Star Week festivities begin on Sunday, July 7 with Mayor Levar Stoney's All-Star Week Kickoff on Brown's Island, followed by the All-Star Country Music Jam on Monday, July 8, headlined by Big & Rich with special guests Cowboy Troy and DJ Sinister at Virginia Credit Union LIVE! at Richmond Raceway. The Celebrity Home Run Derby is Tuesday, July 9 and the festivities wrap up with the 2019 Eastern League All-Star Game on Wednesday, July 10. u1:p
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For tickets or more information, call 804-359-3866 (FUNN), visit SquirrelsBaseball.com/Tickets or stop by the Flying Squirrels box office. u1:p
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