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Bertrand's Perfect Start Leads Squirrels to Shutout

April 27, 2024 - Eastern League (EL)
Richmond Flying Squirrels News Release


RICHMOND, Va. - John Michael Bertrand took a perfect game through seven innings as the Richmond Flying Squirrels shut out the Bowie Baysox, 4-0, on Saturday night at The Diamond.

Bertrand (Win, 1-0) retired all 21 batters he faced and struck out four as the Flying Squirrels (11-9) picked up their fourth win in five games so far this week against the Baysox (10-10).

The Baysox broke up the perfect game with a walk in the top of the eighth by Frederick Bencosme and picked up their first hit with a single by TT Bowens. After Bowie loaded the bases with one out in the eighth, Wil Jensen struck out the next five batters to finish the game.

In the bottom of the fifth, Adrián Sugastey broke the scoreless tie with a three-run homer, his first at Double-A, against Bowie reliever Kyle Brnovich (Loss, 0-1).

Two batters later, Dilan Rosario hit his first Double-A homer, a solo shot, to extend the lead to 4-0.

Richmond starters Bertrand and Hayden Birdsong have combined over the last two nights to throw 12 innings without allowing a hit.

The Flying Squirrels and Baysox conclude the series on Sunday afternoon. Right-hander Carson Ragsdale (0-0, 3.12) will be on the mound for Richmond against Bowie right-hander Seth Johnson (0-2, 4.32). First pitch is scheduled for 1:35 p.m. at The Diamond.

Sunday is Squirrel Tails Kids Club Welcome Day featuring a Nutzy and Nutasha youth T-shirt giveaway for the first 1,000 kids ages 14 and younger presented by Atlantic Union Bank. Plus, Kids Club members and their families are invited to play catch in the outfield from 12:45-1:05 p.m. Kids 14 and younger can run the bases postgame presented by Richmond Family Magazine.

Sign-ups for the 2024 Squirrel Tails Kids Club presented by Atlantic Union Bank are open now for kids ages 14 and younger. Membership includes a free general admission ticket to every Sunday home game and more.

Tickets are on sale online at SquirrelsBaseball.com/Tickets , by phone at 804-359-3866 (FUNN) or in person at the Flying Squirrels ticket office.

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