Flying Squirrels swept in Saturday doubleheader
RICHMOND, Va. - The Richmond Flying Squirrels failed to score a run in Saturday's doubleheader against the Altoona Curve, falling, 2-0, in Game One and losing, 1-0, in Game Two at The Diamond in front of 7,164 fans in attendance.
RICHMOND, Va. - The Richmond Flying Squirrels failed to score a run in Saturday's doubleheader against the Altoona Curve, falling, 2-0, in Game One and losing, 1-0, in Game Two at The Diamond in front of 7,164 fans in attendance.
Altoona (8-8), which entered the day on a six-game losing streak, held the Richmond (7-7) offense to one hit in each game.
GAME ONE
Marvel went the distance, recording a seven-inning, complete-game shutout while striking out two and walking one.
The Curve scored both of their runs in in the fifth inning against left-hander
The Flying Squirrels played Game One as las Ardillas Voladoras de Richmond as part of Minor League Baseball's "Copa de la Diversión" initiative, designed to engage with and embrace local Latinx/Hispanic communities across Minor League Baseball.
GAME TWO
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With the loss, the Flying Squirrels dropped their second consecutive series.
Richmond's homestand continues on Monday following an off day on Sunday with the first game of a three-game series against the Reading Fightin Phils. Right-hander
As part of the 10 memorable past players series, the first 1,000 fans 15 and older to arrive at The Diamond on Monday will receive a unique hat complete with hair celebrating former Flying Squirrels shortstop and three-time Gold Glove winner
Additionally, dogs are admitted free in Funnville every Monday home game. Please request a dog-friendly seating section if accompanied by a pet (Sections 101-103, 203-204 and General Admission first base side.
For tickets or more information, call 804-359-3866 (FUNN), visit SquirrelsBaseball.com/Tickets or stop by the Flying Squirrels box office.