Flying Squirrels lost to Senators again

HARRISBURG, Pa. – The Richmond Flying Squirrels plated a run in the first inning for an early lead but lost to the Harrisburg Senators, 3-1, on Saturday night at FNB Field.

The Flying Squirrels (51-61, 17-27) lost their fourth straight game in the series to the Senators (55-58, 17-27) to fall into a tie for last place in the Southwest Division’s second-half standings.

Víctor gets us going on Saturday night 👏 pic.twitter.com/SkVys2LhPt

— Richmond Flying Squirrels (@GoSquirrels) August 17, 2024

Ismael Munguia led off the game with a double and later scored on a single by Victor Bericoto for the Flying Squirrels’ only run of the night. Senators starter Chase Solesky (Win, 1-4) pitched a career-high eight inning and struck out five batters.

The Senators scored all three of their runs in the fourth inning. J.T. Arruda tied the game with a sacrifice fly and Daylen Lile hit a two-out, two-run single to give Harrisburg a 3-1 lead against Richmond starter Jack Choate (Loss, 0-2).

Senators reliever Matt Cronin (Save, 1) pitched a 1-2-3 ninth to end the game.

Nick Swiney threw 2.1 hitless relief innings and struck out three. Nick Garcia pitched a scoreless eighth. The Flying Squirrels held the Senators hitless after the fourth inning.

The series concludes on Sunday afternoon in Harrisburg. Right-hander Nick Sinacola (4-2, 3.13) will start for the Flying Squirrels opposed by Senators right-hander Kyle Luckham (3-7, 4.18). First pitch is scheduled for 1 p.m. at FNB Field.

Following the road trip, the Flying Squirrels return home for a six-game series against the Altoona Curve next Tuesday through Sunday. Tickets are on sale online at SquirrelsBaseball.com/Tickets, by phone at 804-359-FUNN (3866) or in person at the Flying Squirrels ticket office.