Squirrels Add Double the Fireworks on July 5th
June 30, 2015 - Eastern League (EL1)
Richmond Flying Squirrels News Release
RVA - The Richmond Flying Squirrels, Double-A affiliate of the San Francisco Giants, are excited to announce that an extra fireworks show has been added to the already action-packed festivities on Sunday, July 5th at The Diamond. The "Double-Feature" fireworks show on July 5th will be twice the blast and length of a regular Squirrels fireworks display. The Sunday, July 5th game is also a special Kids Club Sunday and the contest will be broadcast live on 117 TV stations across the country as part of the "Minor League Baseball Sunday Showcase" on American Sports Network (click here for listings). The Squirrels are encouraging all fans to wear red for a "Red Out" of The Diamond. Tickets for the contest can be found at www.squirrelsbaseball.com/tickets
"We are excited to be featured on a nationally broadcast game," said Flying Squirrels VP & COO Todd "Parney" Parnell" The double feature fireworks show will be unique and special to all who share in this memorable night on Sunday."
The Flying Squirrels return home on Saturday July 4th to begin a six game "All -American" homestand. Tickets can be purchased at the Box Office or online at www.squirrelsbaseball.com/tickets .The promotional schedule is as follows:
Saturday, July 4th - Independence Day Celebration and Superblast Saturday Fireworks.
Sunday, July 5th - Double Feature Fireworks Show, Live TV Broadcast, Kids Club & "Red Out"
Monday, July 6th - Revolutionary Richmond, Liberty or Death Night.
Tuesday, July 7th - Hunter Strickland Bobblehead (1st 2,000 fans all ages) presented by NBC 12.
Wednesday, July 8th - Doug E. Fresh - "The World's Greatest Entertainer and Human Beatbox" will make a special celebrity appearance at The Diamond. Interested in hanging out with Doug E.? Check out the VIP all-you-can-eat picnic tickets here.
Thursday, July 9th - In-Your-Face-Fireworks fireworks presented by Your Local Ford Dealers.
The Squirrels were selected as one of 15 Minor League Sunday Showcase contests this year on American Sports Network. The full lineup of games is listed below:
- May 31: Iowa Cubs (Cubs) at El Paso Chihuahuas (Padres), 7 p.m. ET
- June 7: Carolina Mudcats (Braves) at Myrtle Beach Pelicans (Cubs), 6 p.m. ET
- June 14: Greensboro Grasshoppers (Marlins) at Lexington Legends (Royals), 6 p.m. ET
- June 20: Florida State League All-Star Game, hosted by St. Lucie Mets (Mets), Port St. Lucie, Florida, 7 p.m. ET
- June 21: Harrisburg Senators (Nationals) at Altoona Curve (Pirates), 6 p.m. ET
- June 23: Midwest League All-Star Game, hosted by Peoria Chiefs (Cardinals), Peoria, Illinois, 7 p.m. ET
- June 28: Springfield Cardinals (Cardinals) at Arkansas Travelers (Angels), 7 p.m. ET
- July 5: Akron RubberDucks (Indians) at Richmond Flying Squirrels (Giants), 6 p.m. ET
- July 12: Spokane Indians (Rangers) at Hillsboro Hops (Diamondbacks), 7 p.m. ET
- July 19: Aberdeen IronBirds (Orioles) at Tri-City ValleyCats (Astros), 6 p.m. ET
- July 26: Durham Bulls (Rays) at Norfolk Tides (Orioles), 6 p.m. ET
- August 2: Nashville Sounds (Athletics) at Omaha Storm Chasers (Royals), 6 p.m. ET
- August 9: Birmingham Barons (White Sox) at Pensacola Blue Wahoos (Reds), 6 p.m. ET
- August 16: Gwinnett Braves (Braves) at Columbus Clippers (Indians), 6 p.m. ET
- August 23: Hickory Crawdads (Rangers) at Greensboro Grasshoppers (Marlins), 6 p.m. ET
Eastern League Stories from June 30, 2015
- Rodriguez Gives Thunder Second Straight Walk-Off - Trenton Thunder
- Curve Lose Sixth Straight in 12 Innings at Trenton - Altoona Curve
- Hobson Hits Grand Slam in Win over Portland - New Hampshire Fisher Cats
- Kleven earns win in AA debut - Reading Fightin Phils
- Sever Spearheads RubberDucks past Akron - Akron RubberDucks
- Ciriaco's Three Hits Overshadowed in 6-1 Defeat to Reading - New Britain Rock Cats
- Hobson's Grand Slam Powers 'Cats Past 'Dogs - Portland Sea Dogs
- Win Streak Ends in 5-2 Loss - Chesapeake Baysox
- Senators Run Winning Streak to Seven - Harrisburg Senators
- Squirrels Stall out Again, Drop Opener to Sens, 2-0 - Richmond Flying Squirrels
- Rock Cats C Tom Murphy Named to USA Baseball Roster - New Britain Rock Cats
- Flying Squirrels Game Notes: at Harrisburg - Richmond Flying Squirrels
- Squirrels Add Double the Fireworks on July 5th - Richmond Flying Squirrels
- Sea Dogs Game Notes June 30 vs. New Hampshire (Game 78) - Portland Sea Dogs
- B-Mets Game Notes: Game #76- B-Mets (38-37) at Erie SeaWolves (29-46) - 7:05 pm - Binghamton Rumble Ponies
- Victorino Scheduled to Join Sea Dogs on Rehab Assignment - Portland Sea Dogs
- Bats Fail to Fulfill Fulmer in 1-0 Loss - Binghamton Rumble Ponies
- RubberDucks, Clevinger Wait out Rain for Win - Akron RubberDucks
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.
