Squirrels storm ahead early to sink SeaWolves
ERIE, Pa. – The Richmond Flying Squirrels jumped out to an early lead to top the Erie SeaWolves, 10-6, on Saturday night at UPMC Park.
ERIE, Pa. – The Richmond Flying Squirrels jumped out to an early lead to top the Erie SeaWolves, 10-6, on Saturday night at UPMC Park.
The Flying Squirrels (57-68, 22-33) picked up their second win of the series against the SeaWolves (69-52, 31-24).
Wishing for homers! 💪
— Richmond Flying Squirrels (@GoSquirrels) August 31, 2024
Justin Wishkoski's second of the season puts us on top early. pic.twitter.com/gtSyojS8iT
In the top of the second, Justin Wishkoski opened the scoring with a two-run homer, his second at Double-A.
MUNGUIE KEEPS MASHING 💪
— Richmond Flying Squirrels (@GoSquirrels) August 31, 2024
3️⃣ homers in the last week for Ismael! pic.twitter.com/1AMJ2iAQYa
Later in the inning, Luis Toribio hit an RBI double and Ismael Munguia followed with a two-run homer. Jairo Pomares reached on a dropped fly ball by right fielder Patrick Lee to cap the give the Flying Squirrels a 6-0 lead.
Can we interest you in more Munguia Magic? 🪄 pic.twitter.com/zYhskiYUBe
— Richmond Flying Squirrels (@GoSquirrels) August 31, 2024
In the top of the fourth inning, Munguia drove home Toribio with a single to open a 7-0 lead for the Flying Squirrels.
The SeaWolves brought home their only run against Richmond starter Dylan Cumming (Win, 3-6) in the bottom of the fourth on a single by Ben Malgeri. Cumming allowed three hits and struck out five batters over six innings.
MUNGUIE! 🤩
— Richmond Flying Squirrels (@GoSquirrels) September 1, 2024
3️⃣ hits and 4️⃣ RBIs tonight for our leadoff man. pic.twitter.com/Udd89GTc9e
In the top of the fifth, Jimmy Glowenke grounded into a force out that scored Matt Higgins from third base. Munguia added an RBI single with another run scoring on an error to push the Richmond lead to 10-1.
The SeaWolves plated two runs in the seventh, two in the eighth and one in the ninth to close the score to 10-6.
At the top of the order, Munguia went 3-for-5 on the night with a homer and four RBIs. Toribio had three hits and scored three times.
The series concludes on Sunday afternoon at UPMC Park. Right-hander Nick Morreale (0-1, 1.93) will start for the Flying Squirrels opposed by SeaWolves left-hander Carlos Pena (7-6, 3.81). First pitch is scheduled for 1:35 p.m.
The Flying Squirrels return home to face the Akron RubberDucks in their final homestand of the 2024 season 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.