Squirrels Shut out by Fightin Phils on Thursday
June 26, 2025 - Eastern League (EL)
Richmond Flying Squirrels News Release
RICHMOND, Va. - The Richmond Flying Squirrels were held to three hits and lost to the Reading Fightin Phils, 1-0, on Thursday night at The Diamond.
The Flying Squirrels (22-48-1, 1-2 second half) went 0-for-3 with runners in scoring position against the Fightin Phils (27-43, 2-1).
The only run of the game scored on a solo homer by Hendry Mendez in the top of the third inning.
Richmond starter Seth Lonsway (Loss, 2-6) allowed one run on five hits over five innings with five strikeouts. Marquis Johnson followed with two scoreless relief innings, striking out three. Ian Villers and Cameron Cotter each pitched a scoreless inning.
In his Double-A debut, Reading starter Koyo Aoyagi worked around four walks to throw four hitless innings helped by three double plays. Mitch Nuenborn (Win, 3-2) relieved him and followed with four scoreless innings.
The Flying Squirrels put two runners on base in the ninth with two outs before Andrew Walling (Save, 4) worked a lineout from Justin Wishkoski to end the game.
The Flying Squirrels and Fightin Phils continue the series on Friday night at The Diamond. Left-hander Joe Whitman (2-7, 5.56) will start for Richmond opposed by Reading right-hander Chuck King (3-3, 4.91. First pitch is scheduled for 6:35 p.m.
Friday's game features an Ardillas Voladoras Beverage Belt giveaway for the first 1,000 fans ages 21 and older presented by Bud Light. It also includes Friday Happy Hour with $3 12-ounce domestic beers from 5:30-7:30 and $3 sodas at the Pepsi stand. 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.
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