Roby's Multi-Homer Night Leads Richmond to Comeback Win
April 16, 2022 - Eastern League (EL)
Richmond Flying Squirrels News Release
RICHMOND, Va. - Sean Roby's two home runs and four RBIs pushed the Richmond Flying Squirrels to an 8-4 victory against the Altoona Curve Saturday night at The Diamond.
It marked the third come-from-behind-win for Richmond (5-3) in the series. Roby has smashed five home runs in the last three games played.
Roby's explosive night began with a solo home run to lead off the fourth inning that cut the deficit to 4-1. He followed with a moonshot to left field in the sixth inning that carried 434 feet and made the score 4-2.
With the bases loaded in the seventh, a wild pitch by Zach Matson (Loss, 0-1) scored Jacob Heyward from third. Roby shot a two-RBI single that gave Richmond a 5-4 lead. Frankie Tostado produced an RBI single to put the Flying Squirrels ahead by two runs.
Brett Auerbach launched a two-run homer to increase the Richmond lead to 8-4. It was Auerbach's second home run on the season.
The Richmond pitching staff held steady, allowing no runs through 5.0 combined innings. Blake Rivera (Win, 1-1) totaled 3.0 scoreless innings, allowing one baserunner, and Chris Wright (Save, 1) fired 2.0 innings with two walks and two strikeouts.
Connor Scott opened the scoring for the Curve (3-5) in the second inning off a two-run home with Richmond starter Bryan Brickhouse on the mound.
Altoona extended its lead to 4-0 in the fourth after Nick Gonzales punched a double that scored two runs.
The homestand concludes Sunday afternoon with the Spring Spectacular and a Pre-Game Kids Club Egg Hunt in the outfield from 12:45 p.m. to 1:05 p.m. Photos with the Easter Bunny will be available during the 5th inning on the Richmond Area Honda Dealers Funnville Family Zone main stage. After the game, all kids ages 14 and under are invited to Kids Run the Bases following the game presented by Richmond Family Magazine. Right-hander Tristan Beck (0-1, 4.50) will make the start for Richmond opposed by right-hander Kyle Nicolas (0-0, 0.00) for Altoona.
Tickets are available online at SquirrelsBaseball.com/Tickets, by phone at 804-359-3866 or in person at the Flying Squirrels ticket office.
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