Squirrels Fall in 1-0 Pitcher's Duel against SeaWolves
Published on May 10, 2023 under Eastern League (EL)
Richmond Flying Squirrels News Release
ERIE, Pa. - Despite an impressive pitching performance, the Richmond Flying Squirrels came up empty in a 1-0 shutout loss to the Erie SeaWolves Wednesday afternoon at UPMC park.
The Flying Squirrels (16-12) allowed three hits against the SeaWolves (14-15). It was the second time Richmond has been shutout this season, both by a 1-0 score.
With runners at first and second and one out in the eighth inning, Randy Rodriguez (Loss, 2-1) collected a strikeout with a chance to hold the SeaWolves scoreless. Dillon Dingler lined an RBI single to left field to send Erie to a 1-0 lead.
The Flying Squirrels were set down in order in the top of the ninth against Angel De Jesus (Win, 1-1).
Starter Mason Black ended his outing with four scoreless innings and allowed two baserunners with four strikeouts. After allowing a leadoff walk and a single in the second inning, Black fired two consecutive strikeouts and induced a popout to hold Erie scoreless.
Nick Swiney pitched a clean fifth inning with a double play and a groundout. Juan Sanchez followed with a scoreless sixth and seventh inning, posting three strikeouts and stranded a pair of baserunners.
Erie starter Ty Madden compiled five scoreless innings with two hits allowed and notched six strikeouts.
The Flying Squirrels will face the SeaWolves Thursday with a 6:05 p.m. first pitch from UPMC Park. Right-handed pitcher Kai-Wei Teng (0-2, 2.33) will start for Richmond opposed by Erie right-hander Sawyer Gipson-Long (3-3, 3.50).
After the road trip, the Flying Squirrels return to The Diamond for a six-game set against the Akron RubberDucks, Double-A affiliate of the Cleveland Guardians, from May 16-21. Next Tuesday is the Salute to Flamingos and the first 1,000 fans ages 15 and up will receive a Flingo the Flamingo and the Whacky Hot Dog Vendor bobblehead presented by Seredni Tire and Auto.
Tickets are available online at SquirrelsBaseball.com/Tickets, by phone at 804-359-FUNN (3866) or in person at the Flying Squirrels ticket office.
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