Flying Squirrels' opener postponed for rain
RICHMOND, Va. – Friday’s game between the Richmond Flying Squirrels and the Reading Fightin Phils has been postponed due to rain.
RICHMOND, Va. – Friday’s game between the Richmond Flying Squirrels and the Reading Fightin Phils has been postponed due to rain.
The game will be made up as part of a doubleheader on Saturday at The Diamond. First pitch for Game 1 is scheduled for 4:05 p.m. The second game will begin approximately 45 minutes after the conclusion of the first game. In-Your-Face Fireworks will follow the second game. The ballpark gates open at 3 p.m.
Fans who had tickets for Friday’s postponed game can exchange them for any other Flying Squirrels regular-season home game this season (subject to availability). Tickets may be exchanged over the phone at 804-359-3866 or in person at the Flying Squirrels ticket office.
The homestand concludes on Sunday afternoon with first pitch set for 1:35 p.m. for the Easter Sunday Spring Spectacular and Easter Bunny appearance. Kids are invited to take pictures with the Easter Bunny on the main stage throughout the game. All Sunday games include Pre-Game Catch on the Field presented by Nesquik for from 12:45-1:05 p.m. and Post-Game Kids Run the Bases presented by Richmond Family Magazine for kids 14 and younger.
Tickets are available online at SquirrelsBaseball.com/Tickets, by phone at 804-359-FUNN (3866) or in person at the Flying Squirrels ticket office.
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