Flying Squirrels top Yard Goats behind three homers, season-high-tying 13 hits
HARTFORD, Conn. - The Richmond Flying Squirrels tied a season high with 13 hits and hit three home runs to defeat the Hartford Yard Goats, 7-4, on Tuesday at Dunkin' Donuts Park.
HARTFORD, Conn. - The Richmond Flying Squirrels tied a season high with 13 hits and hit three home runs to defeat the Hartford Yard Goats, 7-4, on Tuesday at Dunkin' Donuts Park.
After
The Flying Squirrels pulled back in front in the fifth when Johnson doubled and later scored on an bloop RBI single from
Johnson's double extended his on-base streak to 17 games. He finished the game 2-for-5 with a home run, double, three RBIs and two runs scored. Maris went 3-for-5 with an RBI and a stolen base.
Hartford responded with a run in the bottom of the fifth when
Richmond took the lead for good in the seventh against
Johnson collected his home run in the ninth, smacking an opposite-field, two-run shot to left to extend Richmond's lead to 7-4.
The Flying Squirrels finish their three-game series against the Hartford Yard Goats on Wednesday at Dunkin' Donuts Park when left-hander
After a seven-game road trip, the Flying Squirrels return to Richmond on Thursday, July 18 to open a series against the Erie SeaWolves. Tickets are available now at SquirrelsBaseball.com, by phone at 804-359-FUNN (3866) or in person at the Flying Squirrels offices.
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