Richmond Holds off Senators, 4-3
Published on April 15, 2023 under Eastern League (EL)
Harrisburg Senators News Release
The Harrisburg Senators had their modest three-game winning streak snapped Saturday night at FNB Field with a 4-3 loss to the Richmond Flying Squirrels. The Squirrels jumped out to a 4-1 lead, the Senators rallied to close to within a run, but couldn't manage any offense over their final four at bats.
Turning Point
With the score 2-1 in the top of the fifth inning, Patrick Bailey drove in two runs with a two out, two strike single up the middle. That gave Richmond a 4-1 lead. Though they wouldn't score again, they made the score stand up.
On Capitol Hill
Ronald Herrera started and tossed 4.2 innings allowing all four runs with just three earned. He walked two and struck out two. Malvin Pena, Reid Schaller, and Garvin Alston followed Herrera and combined to go 4.1 innings allowing just one hit and no runs.
With the Gavel
Will Frizzell had two hits including a double and an RBI single. Leonel Valera tripled and scored a run. Jose Sanchez doubled in the game.
Filibusters
The Senators had their three-game win streak snapped... Harrisburg went one-for-seven with runners in scoring position... Harrisburg committed two errors and now have seven in eight games... Game Time: 2:29...Attendance: 3,481.
On the Docket
The Senators and Richmond Flying Squirrels play game six of their six-game series Sunday at 1:00 p.m. The game can be heard on CBS Sports Radio Stations 96.5 FM, 95.3 FM, and 1400 AM beginning at 12:45 p.m.
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