Squirrels snap skid in front of 9,243 fans at The Diamond
RICHMOND, Va. - The Richmond Flying Squirrels used a three-run fifth inning and a lockdown performance from the bullpen to defeat the Akron RubberDucks, 5-2, on Saturday at The Diamond in front of 9,243 fans.
RICHMOND, Va. - The Richmond Flying Squirrels used a three-run fifth inning and a lockdown performance from the bullpen to defeat the Akron RubberDucks, 5-2, on Saturday at The Diamond in front of 9,243 fans.u1:p
The win snapped a four-game losing streak for Richmond (13-25). The 9,243 fans in attendence marked the second-largest crowd at The Diamond this season, trailing only the sellout crowd of 9,845 fans in attendence on Opening Night on April 4. u1:p
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Trailing 2-1 in the fifth inning,
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Two pitches later,
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Facing his former organization for the first time, right-hander
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The RubberDucks scored their lone runs of the game in the top of the first against right-hander
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The Flying Squirrels finish their series against the Akron RubberDucks on Sunday, when left-hander
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The character "Chase" from Nickelodeon's PAW Patrol will be patrolling The Diamond on Sunday, posing for photos and meet-and-greets on the Funnville Fan Zone Main Stage throughout the game. Meet-and-greet times scheduled for 1:15-1:45 PM, 2:15-2:45 PM, 3:15-3:45 PM, 4:15-4:45 PM (approximate times, subject to change). Gates open at Noon.u1:p
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Additionally, fans can bid on game-worn PAW Patrol jerseys (adult sizes) featuring featuring characters from Nickelodeon's PAW Patrol. Proceeds from the jersey auction benefit Bike for Blue and the MDA Summer Camp.u1:p
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Join the Flying Squirrels in honoring local law enforcement, firefighters and EMS who keep our communities safe. On the way into Funnville on Sunday, stop by the Richmond Ambulance Authority's Bike Safety Rodeo course presented by the British Swim School in the Red Lot located between The Diamond and Arthur Ashe Center.u1:p
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Every Sunday in Funnville, families are invited down to the field to play catch in the outfield from 12:15-12:35 PM presented by Nesquik. Fans can enter the field through the Section 107-108 field gate near the first base dugout.u1:p
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Stay after the game and cheer on the Richmond Police and Richmond Fire departments in the 6th annual Guns and Hoses Charity Softball Game to benefit Bike for Blue and the MDA Summer Camp.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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