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Flying Squirrels Game Notes at Altoona

Published on May 31, 2012 under Eastern League (EL1)
Richmond Flying Squirrels News Release


Richmond Flying Squirrels (25-28) vs. Altoona Curve (23-28)

Thursday, May 31st -- 6:30 PM

Peoples Natural Gas Field -- Altoona, PA

Game # 54 - Road Game # 29

Radio: Sports Radio 910 AM (6:00 PM) Internet: sportsradio910.com

RHP Andy Reichard (0-2, 6.00) vs. RHP Tim Alderson (3-1, 2.20)

SERIES AT A GLANCE: The Flying Squirrels will aim for a series victory when they take on the Altoona Curve in the finale of a three-game series at Peoples Natural Gas Field tonight. After falling behind 3-0 through one inning of play last night, the Flying Squirrels rebounded and built a 5-3 lead on the way to an eventual 5-4 triumph over the Curve. Ryan Cavan went 2-for-4 with a double, a triple and three RBIs and Juan Perez smacked a solo home run to pace the Richmond offense. Meanwhile, Richmond starter Craig Westcott (5-4) recovered from a rocky first inning, which saw the Curve post three runs on the scoreboard, and allowed just one additional run in the ballgame. He allowed four earned runs on six hits in 5.1 innings pitched and earned his fifth win of the season. Jake Dunning and Brett Bochy combined to toss 3.2 innings of scoreless relief, with Bochy picking up his sixth save in eight chances. The Flying Squirrels went 9-8 against Altoona in 2011 including a 5-6 mark in Altoona. Richmond is 24-30 all-time against the Curve and the club is 11-19 all-time at Peoples Natural Gas Field. The two teams will meet 21 times in 2012, 14 times in Altoona and 7 times in Richmond. Richmond won three of the first four games between the two teams at The Diamond (4/12-/4/15) and Altoona took two out of three from the Squirrels in an abbreviated three-game series in Altoona (4/19-4/22).

Altoona took three of four from Richmond at Peoples Natural Gas Field earlier this month (5/4-5/6). Following this three-game series, the Flying Squirrels and the Curve will meet again in Richmond in mid-July (7/16-7/18).

TODAY'S PITCHERS: RHP Andy Reichard vs. RHP Tim Alderson Reichard: Makes his seventh appearance and his third start of the season for the Flying Squirrels tonight. In his last start, Reichard allowed two hits and one earned run and he matched his career-high with four walks and two strikeouts in 2.2 innings pitched against Trenton Saturday. He took the loss in Richmond's 1-0 setback. Tonight's game will be Reichard's second career start against the Curve. He is 0-1 with a 9.00 ERA against Altoona. The right-hander spent the entire 2011 campaign with Advanced-A San Jose.

He went 9-4 with a 3.38 ERA in 28 appearances, including 15 starts. Reichard split the 2010 campaign with San Jose, where he went 2-1 with a 6.57 ERA in seven relief appearances, and Low-A Augusta, where posted a 6-1 mark with a 3.39 ERA in 16 appearances, including 13 starts. He has a career record of 24-15 with one save and a 3.29 ERA in 95 appearances, including 49 starts. He was selected by the Giants in the 13th round of the 2007 June Draft out of Georgia College & State University.

Alderson: Makes his twelfth appearance and fourth start of the season tonight for Altoona. In his last start, Alderson allowed five hits and three runs, two of which were earned, along with four walks and two strikeouts in 4.2 innings pitched at Bowie Friday.

He received a no-decision in Altoona's 5-3 triumph. The right-hander has spent parts of the last four seasons (2009-12) with the Curve. Last season, Alderson went 0-4 with a 4.12 ERA in 42 appearances, including one start with Altoona. He split the 2010 season between Altoona and Advanced-A Bradenton. He began the season with the Curve and went 7-6 with a 5.62 ERA in 18 starts.

After being sent down to Bradenton, Alderson posted a 4-3 mark with a 6.98 ERA in nine appearances, including seven starts with the Marauders. In his career against Richmond, Alderson is 2-3 with one save and a 5.14 ERA in 12 appearances, including four starts. Alderson has a career record of 37-21 with three saves and a 4.01 ERA in 136 appearances, including 82 starts. Originally drafted by the Giants in the first round of the 2007 June Draft, Alderson was traded to Pittsburgh in a deal that sent infielder Freddy Sanchez to San Francisco on July 29, 2009.

RAGIN' CAJUN: Last night, Flying Squirrels starter Craig Westcott won his second consecutive and improved to 5-4 on the season. Westcott allowed four earned runs on six hits in 5.1 innings pitched. The Chalmette, LA native is now 3-2 with a 3.41 ERA (12 ER/31.2 IP) in his last five starts. Westcott also went 1-for-2 with an RBI and strikeout at the plate last night. For the season, Westcott is now batting .364 (4-for-11) with one home run and three RBIs.

DOUBLE YOUR PLEASURE: The Flying Squirrels turned another double play in last night's game. Richmond is currently leading the Eastern League in double plays with 59 for the season. Bowie and Reading are tied for second in the circuit with 55 double plays apiece. The Flying Squirrels matched a single-game franchise-record with five double plays against New Britain on April 28.

THE REAL DON JUAN: Juan Perez continues to swing a hot bat. After going 1-for-4 with a home run, an RBI and two runs scored last night, Perez now has hit safely in his last four games. He is batting .318 (7-for-22) with a home run, a double, four RBIs and two runs scored in his last six games.

ROCK CHALK: Brett Bochy earned his sixth save in eight chances with Richmond last night. Bochy is now 3-1 with six saves and a 1.42 ERA in 18 appearances in his first season in Double-A after bypassing the High-A level.

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