Squirrels slide hits four in loss to RubberDucks
RICHMOND, Va. - The Akron RubberDucks put up 10 runs on 15 hits to thump the Richmond Flying Squirrels, 10-2, on Friday at The Diamond in front of 7,789 fans.
RICHMOND, Va. - The Akron RubberDucks put up 10 runs on 15 hits to thump the Richmond Flying Squirrels, 10-2, on Friday at The Diamond in front of 7,789 fans. u1:p
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Richmond (12-25), playing as las Ardillas Voladoras de Richmond as part of Minor League Baseball's "Copa de la Diversión" initiative, fell behind in the first inning.u1:p
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The RubberDucks tacked on another run on a Garcia double in the third before doubling their lead in the fifth. Williams exited after walking
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The RubberDucks strung together four straight singles in the sixth to plate two more runs and make it an 8-0 game.u1:p
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Akron rounded out the scoring with a solo homer by
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The Flying Squirrels continue their series against the Akron RubberDucks on Saturday, when right-hander
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Saturday is Faith Night at The Diamond. Gates open at 5:00, and fans can enjoy live music, pregame dance performances and player testimonials. Enjoy an In-Your-Face fireworks performance from up close and inside the fences after the game.u1:p
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Friday's Scout Night sleepover was postponed due to rain until Friday, June 28. Further details will be provided to scout groups by the Flying Squirrels.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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