Flying Squirrels drop series to Fightin Phils
RICHMOND, Va. - The Richmond Flying Squirrels took an early lead could not overcome a four-run third by the Reading Fightin Phils, losing, 4-1, on Sunday at The Diamond.
RICHMOND, Va. - The Richmond Flying Squirrels took an early lead could not overcome a four-run third by the Reading Fightin Phils, losing, 4-1, on Sunday at The Diamond.
Richmond (32-54, 9-10) plated the game's first run in the first inning. After
The walk extended Johnson's on-base streak to 11 games.
The Fighin Phils scored all four of their runs in the third against
Reading starter
The Flying Squirrels return to action on Thursday against the Harrisburg Senators at FNB Field for the first game following the 2019 Eastern League All-Star Week presented by Genworth. First pitch is scheduled for 7:00 p.m., and coverage begins with the Flying Squirrels Pregame Warmup at 6:30 p.m. on Sports Radio 910 the Fan and 105.1 FM.
The All-Star Week festivities begin on Sunday with Mayor Levar Stoney's All-Star Week Kickoff on Brown's Island, featuring live music, entertainment and delicious selections from Richmond's nationally-recognized food and beverage scene. The free event, which runs from 5 p.m. - 8:30 p.m., includes live performances by renowned musical artists Mighty Joshua and Trongone Band as well as a special performance by Ephesus Drumline.
Tickets are on sale now for the remaining events of the 2019 Eastern League All-Star Week presented by Genworth, including Monday's All-Star Country Music Jam headlined by Big & Rich with special guests Cowboy Troy, DJ Sinister and Mickie James & the Heaters at Virginia Credit Union LIVE! at Richmond Raceway. The Celebrity Home Run Derby is Tuesday, and the festivities wrap up with the 2019 Eastern League All-Star Game on Wednesday.
For tickets or more information, call 804-359-3866 (FUNN), visit SquirrelsBaseball.com/Tickets or stop by the Flying Squirrels box office.
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