EL1 Richmond Flying Squirrels

Rayvon Owen Joins Squirrels Lineup on June 13

Published on June 5, 2015 under Eastern League (EL1)
Richmond Flying Squirrels News Release


RVA - The Richmond Flying Squirrels, Double-A affiliate of the San Francisco Giants, are pleased to announce that American Idol finalist and Richmond area native Rayvon Owen will make a celebrity appearance at The Diamond on Saturday June 13th. Rayvon will throw out the ceremonial first pitch prior to the Squirrels game against the Erie SeaWolves and is scheduled to sing God Bless America during the 7th inning stretch. He will also host a public meet & greet from 6:00-7:00 PM in the Autograph Hut. Saturday, June 13th is shaping up to be a huge night of Funn with In-Your-Face Fireworks following the game presented by TowneBank Richmond. Richmond will also be wearing special Shark jerseys during the game. The jerseys will be auctioned off to benefit Flying Squirrels Charities. Jersey auction ends in the last out of the 6th inning. Tickets are available by clicking here

"We are looking forward to having one of America's great young talents and someone everyone Richmond is proud of here at the Diamond, Said Flying Squirrels VP & COO Todd "Parney" Parnell. "We are in the memory making business and Saturday the 13th will certainly be memory for all of us and Rayvon."

The Flying Squirrels return to RVA from a three-city, 10 day road trip on June 9th,, and kick off the Summer of Funn with the following promotional schedule:

Tuesday, June 9th - Kid's Thermos Giveaway presented by Martin's (first 1,500 fans 14 & under)

Wednesday, June 10th - Middle Child Appreciation Night.

Thursday, June 11th - In-Your-Face Fireworks and Tribute to Meat Night presented by Your Local Ford Dealers.

Friday, June 12th -Free Shirt Friday and Happy Hour presented by Village Bank (1,000 fans 15 & up).. Scout Night Sleepover.

Saturday, June 13th - In-Your-Face Fireworks, Swim Team Night and Shark Jersey Auction presented by TowneBank Richmond.

Sunday, June 14th - Kid's Club Sunday Shovel & Pail Giveaway (first 1,500 14 & under) presented by Coca-Cola.

Single game, group and ticket packages are available by contacting the front office at 804-359-FUNN or by going online at www.squirrelsbaseball.com/tickets.

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