McDaniel, bullpen blank 'Ducks, 3-0
RICHMOND, Va. – Charlie McDaniel fired seven scoreless innings to lead the Richmond Flying Squirrels to a 3-0 win over the Akron RubberDucks on Tuesday night at CarMax Park to open the Eastern League’s second half.
RICHMOND, Va. – Charlie McDaniel fired seven scoreless innings to lead the Richmond Flying Squirrels to a 3-0 win over the Akron RubberDucks on Tuesday night at CarMax Park to open the Eastern League’s second half.
The Flying Squirrels (44-25, 1-0 second half) picked up their seventh shutout win of the season, including four against the RubberDucks (35-34, 0-1).
Take a bow, Charlie McDaniel 👏
— Richmond Flying Squirrels (@GoSquirrels) June 24, 2026
McDaniel matched his longest pro start with a seven-inning shutout performance tonight! pic.twitter.com/x04GRgZvzi
McDaniel (Win, 2-0) tied the longest outing of his career and struck out seven batters with no walks over his seven innings. The Flying Squirrels faced the minimum after the third inning.
Get out of Will Bednar's way 😤
— Richmond Flying Squirrels (@GoSquirrels) June 24, 2026
Bednar strikes out the side in order in the 8th 🔥 pic.twitter.com/nuj6ZIB95r
Will Bednar struck out the side in order in the eighth. Tyler Vogel (Save, 10) padded his Eastern League saves lead with a 1-2-3 ninth.
MEOWI AHUNA 😺💪 pic.twitter.com/gvxxIIoVMz
— Richmond Flying Squirrels (@GoSquirrels) June 24, 2026
Maui Ahuna broke a scoreless tie against Akron starter Dylan DeLucia (Loss, 1-4) with a solo homer in the bottom of the fourth, his fifth of the season.
Jack Payton's feline fine today 🙌
— Richmond Flying Squirrels (@GoSquirrels) June 24, 2026
3-0 Squirrels! pic.twitter.com/778O5kC58T
In the bottom of the sixth, the Flying Squirrels put a pair of runners on base with walks. With two outs, Jack Payton drove a two-run double to open a 3-0 Richmond lead.
The series continues on Wednesday night. Right-hander Trystan Vrieling (2-1, 4.28) will start for the Flying Squirrels opposed by Akron left Rafe Schlesinger (0-1, 8.64). First pitch is scheduled for 7:05 p.m. at CarMax Park.
Wednesday is a Bark in the Park night presented by Tito’s Handmade Vodka. Pet owners can request dog-friendly seating in Sections 117 and 118. It is also Wednesday Happy Hour with $3 12-ounce domestic drafts plus bottled non-alcoholic beers, sodas and waters from 5:30-7 p.m.
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.