Four-run fourth keys comeback in Squirrels win over SeaWolves
RICHMOND, Va. - The Richmond Flying Squirrels scored seven consecutive runs to overcome a five-run deficit to top the Erie SeaWolves, 9-7, on Saturday at The Diamond.
RICHMOND, Va. - The Richmond Flying Squirrels scored seven consecutive runs to overcome a five-run deficit to top the Erie SeaWolves, 9-7, on Saturday at The Diamond.
It was the largest come-from-behind-win of the season for Richmond (36-60, 13-16).
Erie built a 4-0 lead with a pair of two-run homers against left-hander
The Flying Squirrels charged back in the bottom of the fourth, scoring four runs on three hits and three walks. After
Richmond rallied with two outs in the fifth to tie the game. After Jones singled and Heyward walked, Houchins singled through the left side to bring home Jones.
The Flying Squirrels took the lead in the sixth on a two-out double from Johnson. With Brusa at first, Johnson drove the first pitch he saw from
The SeaWolves knotted the score in the seventh after loading the bases on a walk, hit-by-pitch and an error. With one out,
Richmond leapt back in front in the eighth inning against
After
The Flying Squirrels complete their series against the Erie SeaWolves on Sunday when right-hander
The Amazing Tyler makes his debut in Funnville on Sunday with a balancing act you have to see to believe. Fans can watch as The Amazing Tyler balances ladders, shoes, drinks and other objects on his face. Gates open at Noon.
Sunday is also Richmond Spiders Day. Get posters, schedules and enter for a chance to win prizes courtesy of University of Richmond Athletics.
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.
Kids 14 & younger can run the bases following Sunday's game, presented by Richmond Family Magazine. Kids who want to run the bases are asked the line up at the Section 107-108 field gate near the first base dugout at the conclusion of the game.
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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