Squirrels take series finale to earn weekend split with Akron
RICHMOND, Va. - The Richmond Flying Squirrels scored five runs in the first two innings to beat the Akron RubberDucks, 5-2, on Sunday at The Diamond.
RICHMOND, Va. - The Richmond Flying Squirrels scored five runs in the first two innings to beat the Akron RubberDucks, 5-2, on Sunday at The Diamond. u1:p
The win in the series finale gave Richmond (14-25) a series split with Akron (19-23). The Flying Squirrels have won back-to-back games for the first time since April 14-15 (at Reading and Hartford).u1:p
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Richmond plated three runs in the first inning against right-hander
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The Flying Squirrels added two more runs in the second.
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Left-hander
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Baragar cruised after allowing the home run, retiring the final 10 batters he faced. The southpaw completed six innings, allowing two runs on three hits while striking out two to earn his first career Double-A win. u1:p
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With Baragar, relievers
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Following an off day on Monday, the Flying Squirrels begin a three-game series against the Reading Fightin Phils on Tuesday. Right-hander
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The first 1,500 fans 15 & older receive a tuxedo T-shirt as the Flying Squirrels celebrate the music of "Ol' Blue Eyes," Frank Sinatra (adult sizes S-3XL, while supplies last), presented By Horsey Orthodontics & Jacob's AIM. Gates open at 5:30 PM.u1:p
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Fans are also invited down to the field to stroll the warning track between 5:45-6:05 p.m. while enjoying the music of Frank Sinatra.u1:p
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Tickets are on sale now for the 2019 Eastern League All-Star Week presented by Genworth. The All-Star Week festivities begin on Sunday, July 7 with Mayor Levar Stoney's All-Star Week Kickoff on Brown's Island, followed by the All-Star Country Music Jam on Monday, July 8, headlined by Big & Rich with special guests Cowboy Troy and DJ Sinister at Virginia Credit Union LIVE! at Richmond Raceway. The Celebrity Home Run Derby is Tuesday, July 9 and the festivities wrap up with the 2019 Eastern League All-Star Game on Wednesday, July 10. u1:p
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For tickets or more information, call 804-359-3866 (FUNN), visit SquirrelsBaseball.com/Tickets or stop by the Flying Squirrels box office. u1:p
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