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Squirrels, SeaWolves set for super-sized series

Fanciful weekend to include Marvel Defenders of the Diamond Night & Unicorn Day
May 27, 2023

The Flying Squirrels begin their push for the first-half Southwest Division title in a 2022 playoff rematch with the Erie SeaWolves, Double-A affiliate of the Detroit Tigers, Tuesday, May 30 through Sunday, June 4. Five teams, including Richmond, enter June within striking distance of the division lead. The first half

The Flying Squirrels begin their push for the first-half Southwest Division title in a 2022 playoff rematch with the Erie SeaWolves, Double-A affiliate of the Detroit Tigers, Tuesday, May 30 through Sunday, June 4. Five teams, including Richmond, enter June within striking distance of the division lead. The first half of the Eastern League season ends Sunday, June 25.

The six-game set opens with a unique mesh trucker hat giveaway and features another Go Nuts for Reading Night, multiple firework shows, the first of two Marvel Defenders of the Diamond Nights, and the fan-favorite Unicorn Day!

Fans can purchase tickets online at SquirrelsBaseball.com/Tickets, by phone at 804-359-FUNN (3866) or in person at the Flying Squirrels offices.

The full promotional schedule for the homestand is listed below:

Tuesday, May 30 vs. Erie SeaWolves

6:35 PM First Pitch | 5:30 PM Gates | TICKETS

The Flying Squirrels open the homestand celebrating their home neighborhood, Scott's Addition, and two things it has become known for -- beer and baseball! The first 1,000 fans ages 21 & older will get a Scott's Addition "beer and baseball" mesh trucker hat presented by Bud Light.

It's also another Silver Squirrels game! Fans 55 and older are eligible to join the Silver Squirrels presented by OrthoVirginia and receive exclusive member benefits such as tickets to every Tuesday regular season home game, a Silver Squirrels T-shirt, a voucher for 10 free food items, and more. CLICK HERE for more information.

Wednesday, May 31 vs. Erie SeaWolves

6:35 PM First Pitch | 5:00 PM Gates | TICKETS (GENERAL ADMISSION SOLD OUT)

Coordinate outfits with your furry four-legged friend and come out for Dress Like Your Dog Night at The Diamond! Fans will have the opportunity to enter to win prizes for the best-dressed human-dog duos.

The festivities will kick off with a "Go Nuts for Reading" parade around the warning track presented by M&T Bank beginning at 5:15 PM. Students must be in line by 5:45 PM to participate in the parade.

Additionally, it's another Wine & K-9s game featuring $5 glasses of wine and $6 wine slushies from 5:30-7:30 PM at the Wine Cart located on the main concourse across from Gilbane Fan Services. Plus, dogs are admitted free every Wednesday regular season home game! Please request a dog-friendly section if accompanied by a pet.

Thursday, June 1 vs. Erie SeaWolves

6:35 PM First Pitch | 5:30 PM Gates | TICKETS

Join the Flying Squirrels in a celebration of Hanover County and its hometown college, the Randolph-Macon! Then stick around after the game and enjoy fireworks from up close and inside the fences presented by the Mechanicsville Rotary.

Friday, June 2 vs. Erie SeaWolves

6:35 PM First Pitch | 5:30 PM Gates | TICKETS

The Flying Squirrels will celebrate Girl Scout troops from across Central Virginia during the first Scout Night of the season! Girl Scouts will participate in a pregame and receive a custom Flying Squirrels scout patch. Additionally, the Flying Squirrels will tip their caps to the achievements of women and girls in sports.

Fans can enjoy happy hour drink specials from 5:30-7:30 PM including $2 12-ounce domestic beers at all lower concession stands, upper concourse beer carts and the Budweiser Thirsty Acorn. $2 Pepsi fountain sodas are also available at the Papa Johns stand on the main concourse.

Saturday, June 3 vs. Erie SeaWolves

6:05 PM First Pitch | 5:00 PM Gates | TICKETS

Rep your favorite Marvel superhero on Marvel Defenders of the Diamond Night! The Flying Squirrels will debut their new "Marvel-ized" on-field look that you can sport, too. Visit the Squirrels Nest Team Store and check out our new line of Marvel-inspired merchandise.

Military heroes will also receive special discounted General Admission tickets. Simply present a valid military ID at one of the ticket booths outside The Diamond to claim the offer.

Be sure to stick around after the game and enjoy fireworks from up close and inside the fences.

Sunday, June 4 vs. Erie SeaWolves

1:35 PM First Pitch | 12:30 PM Gates | TICKETS

Unicorn Day returns to The Diamond! The first 1,000 fans ages 14 and younger will get a unicorn headband presented by Academy Sports + Outdoors. Additionally, unicorn lovers can complete their magical look with free face painting on the main stage by Mickey's Magic Shows.

Families are invited to play catch on the field before every Sunday home game courtesy of Nesquik. Fans can access the field through Section 107-108 gate from 12:45-1:00 PM.

Then after the game, kids 14 and younger can run the bases thanks to Richmond Family Magazine. Line up outside the Squirrels Nest Team Store immediately following the game. Parents and guardians will be permitted on the field with their kids and can meet them at home plate after they run the bases.

For tickets or more information, visit SquirrelsBaseball.com/Tickets, call 804-359-FUNN (3866) or stop by the Flying Squirrels offices at The Diamond.