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Flying Squirrels Game Notes at New Hampshire

June 6, 2012 - Eastern League (EL1)
Richmond Flying Squirrels News Release


Richmond Flying Squirrels (27-31) vs. New Hampshire Fisher Cats (21-35)

Wednesday, June 6th -- 7:05 PM

Northeast Delta Dental Stadium -- Manchester, NH

Game # 59 - Road Game # 31

Radio: Sports Radio 910 AM (6:35 PM) Internet: sportsradio910.com

RHP Andy Reichard (0-2, 6.48) vs. LHP Brett Cecil (3-2, 3.63)

SERIES AT A GLANCE: The Flying Squirrels are seeking their second straight victory tonight when the square off against the New Hampshire Fisher Cats in game two of a three-game series at Northeast Delta Dental Stadium. Richmond got a solo home run from second baseman Ryan Cavan in the top of the third inning, which proved to be just enough offense in a 1-0 triumph over the Fisher Cats in the series opener last night. Cavan and third baseman Daniel Mayora had the only hits of the ballgame for the Flying Squirrels. Richmond's duo of starter Craig Westcott and reliever Tom Vessella topped New Hampshire's pitching combo of starter Joel Carreno and reliever Scott Gracey in a pitchers' duel. Westcott (6-4) turned in his finest performance of the season as the right-hander tossed eight scoreless innings and allowed five hits and two walks along with a four strikeouts en route to earning his sixth win of the season. Carreno (1-3) allowed just two hits and one earned run to go along with six strikeouts in seven innings pitched. Vessella worked a scoreless ninth inning to pick up his second save. The Flying Squirrels went 2-4 against New Hampshire in 2011 including a 2-1 mark in Manchester. Richmond is 7-9 all-time against the Fisher Cats, including the 2011 ELCS, which New Hampshire won in four games. Richmond is 4-2 all-time in Manchester. The two teams will meet six times in 2012, three times in Manchester and three times in Richmond. Following this three-game series, the Flying Squirrels and the Fisher Cats will meet again in Richmond in next week (6/12-6/14).

TODAY'S PITCHERS: RHP Andy Reichard vs. LHP Brett Cecil Reichard: Makes his eighth appearance and fourth start of the season for the Flying Squirrels tonight. In his last start, Reichard allowed a season-high eight hits and four earned runs along with one walk and one strikeout in 4.1 innings pitched at Altoona Thursday. He received a no-decision in Richmond's 5-4 setback in 11 innings. Tonight's game will be Reichard's first career start against the Fisher Cats. 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.

Cecil: Makes his ninth start of the season tonight. In his last start, Cecil allowed ten hits and two earned runs along with three walks and five strikeouts in 5.2 innings pitched at Trenton Friday. He received a no-decision in New Hampshire's 3-2 setback in 14 innings. The southpaw spent the entire 2011 season with Triple-A Las Vegas. He went 8-2 with a 5.26 ERA in 12 starts with the 51s.

After making his Major League debut with Toronto in 2009, Cecil spent the bulk of the 2010 season in the big leagues. He went 15-7 with a 4.22 ERA in 28 starts with the Blue Jays. Additionally, he posted a 2-0 mark with a 2.45 ERA in two starts with Las Vegas. Tonight's game will be his first career start against Richmond. He has a career minor league record of 23-14 with a 3.66 ERA in 73 appearances, including 72 starts. Cecil is 26-22 with a 4.64 ERA in 66 Major League appearances, including 65 starts. He was drafted by Toronto in the first round of the 2007 June Draft out of the University of Maryland.

SHUTOUTS: Last night's game was the 12th shutout the Flying Squirrels have been involved in this season. With a 1-0 victory over New Hampshire, Richmond is now 7-5 in shutouts in 2012. No other team in the Eastern League has been involved in as many shutouts as Richmond has this season. The Flying Squirrels' seven shutout are the most of any Eastern League team, ahead of the Akron Aeros, which own a 6-1 mark in shutout games in 2012. Richmond has already won two shutouts in June as the Flying Squirrels blanked Erie 5-0 in a seven-inning contest on June 2nd.

THE GREAT GLOOR: Flying Squirrels reliever Chris Gloor continues to shine on the mound. He was Richmond's first pitcher when play resumed in the suspended game last night. The 25-year-old southpaw did not allow a run in four innings pitched Saturday, the longest outing he's logged as a reliever in pro ball. Gloor has now worked eight consecutive scoreless outings, consisting of 17 scoreless innings, the longest scoreless innings streak of the season by a Richmond pitcher.

RAGIN' CAJUN: Last night, Flying Squirrels starter Craig Westcott won his third consecutive start and improved to 6-4 on the season. The Chalmette, LA native is now 4-2 with a 2.72 ERA (12 ER/39.2 IP) in his last six starts. He has won six of his last eight starts and has recorded six quality starts (six innings or more, three or fewer earned runs allowed). Additionally, Westcott is now batting .364 (4-for-11) with one home run and three RBIs this season.

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