Seven-Run Third Buries Squirrels in 9-3 Loss
Published on September 2, 2025 under Eastern League (EL)
Richmond Flying Squirrels News Release
RICHMOND, Va. - The Richmond Flying Squirrels opened their road trip with a 9-3 loss against the Altoona Curve on Tuesday night at Peoples Natural Gas Field.
The loss moved the Flying Squirrels (51-73, 30-27 second half) to 3.5 games behind the first-place Curve (64-62, 34-24) with 11 games remaining in the regular season.
The Curve poured on seven runs against Flying Squirrels starter Joe Whitman (Loss, 4-10) in the third inning. Esmerlyn Valdez hit an RBI single, Nick Cimillo doubled home two, Derek Berg singled in a run, Javier Rivas hit a two-run double and Duce Gourson grounded out to plate a run.
In the fifth, Gourson drove a two-out single to bring home a run and open an 8-0 lead.
Altoona starter Blake Townsend (Win, 5-4) worked his longest outing of the season, holding the Flying Squirrels to one hit over five scoreless innings.
The Flying Squirrels broke the shutout with three runs in the sixth inning. Victor Bericoto drove in Bo Davidson with a fielder's choice, Turner Hill hit an RBI single and Adrián Sugastey brought home Bericoto with a sacrifice fly.
Javier Rivas capped the scoring with an RBI single in the sixth.
Will Bednar threw two scoreless innings and struck out five batters.
The series continues on Wednesday night. Right-hander Ryan Murphy (0-0, 3.38) will start for Richmond opposed by Altoona right-hander Po-Yu Chen (4-10, 5.84). First pitch is scheduled for 6 p.m. at Peoples Natural Gas Field.
Following the road trip, the Flying Squirrels return home for the final homestand at The Diamond. Diamonds Aren't Forever: The Farewell Series presented by Richmond Times-Dispatch begins Tuesday, Sept. 9 with Time Capsule Tuesday presented by Reynolds Community College. Fans can submit proposals for items to be included in a time capsule that will be placed at CarMax Park. Submissions can be made online here. The first 1,500 fans on Sept. 9 will receive a Farewell Series T-shirt presented by Richmond Times-Dispatch and Reynolds Community College.
Tickets are on sale online at SquirrelsBaseball.com/Tickets, by phone at 804-359-FUNN (3866) or in person at the Flying Squirrels ticket office.
Eastern League Stories from September 2, 2025
- Ducks Drop Sixth Straight in 6-1 Loss to Binghamton - Akron RubberDucks
- Condon, Guerrero Homer and Yard Goats Pitching Strikes out 11 in 2-1 Home Win - Hartford Yard Goats
- Sosa Impresses in Baysox Series Opening Win - Chesapeake Baysox
- Curve Fly Past Squirrels with 15 Hits - Altoona Curve
- Miller's Leadoff Home Run Not Enough in Series Opening Loss - Reading Fightin Phils
- Santucci Shines in Binghamton's Series-Opening Win at Akron - Binghamton Rumble Ponies
- Rodriguez-Cruz Becomes Active MiLB Strikeouts King, Lombard Jr. Plates Game-Winning Run in Win over New Hampshire Tuesday - Somerset Patriots
- Rosario's Two Home Runs Propel Sea Dogs over SeaWolves 8-1 - Portland Sea Dogs
- Perez Races Through Seven Scoreless in Tuesday Defeat - New Hampshire Fisher Cats
- Seven-Run Third Buries Squirrels in 9-3 Loss - Richmond Flying Squirrels
- Erie Narrowly Avoids Shutout; Six-Game Win Streak Snapped - Erie SeaWolves
- September 2, 2025 Sea Dogs Game Notes - Portland Sea Dogs
- Harrisburg Senators Game Notes at Chesapeake - Harrisburg Senators
- Cleveland Guardians Lane Thomas to Rehab Tuesday and Wednesday at Canal Park - Akron RubberDucks
- Perez, Fisher Cats Start Final Road Trip of Season in Bridgewater - New Hampshire Fisher Cats
The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.
