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Wilson, Bishop Homer But 'Duck Come Back to Beat Squirrels

May 1, 2024 - Eastern League (EL)
Richmond Flying Squirrels News Release


AKRON, Ohio - Will Wilson and Hunter Bishop hit a pair of early homers but the Richmond Flying Squirrels lost to the Akron RubberDucks, 7-2, on Wednesday night at Canal Park.

The Flying Squirrels (11-12) led through the first four frames before a four-run fifth inning by the RubberDucks (15-8), who picked up their ninth straight win.

Bishop hit his second Double-A homer in the second inning, a solo shot, to give Richmond a 1-0 lead.

In the fourth, Wilson added a solo homer, his second this year, to extend the lead to 2-0.

After four scoreless innings to open the game for Matt Frisbee (Loss, 0-3), the RubberDucks put up four runs in the fifth inning. Joe Naranjo put Akron ahead with a three-run homer and Aaron Bracho added a sacrifice fly to extend the lead to 4-2.

In the sixth, Kody Huff hit a solo home run and Naranjo singled in a run to extend the lead to four. Joe Lampe capped the scoring with an RBI single in the eighth to open a 7-2 lead.

Akron starter Rodney Boone (Win, 2-0) pitched seven innings and allowed two runs.

The series continues on Thursday night at Canal Park. Right-hander Hayden Birdsong (1-1, 1.65) will be on the mound for Richmond countered by Akron right-hander Aaron Davenport (2-0, 2.21). First pitch is scheduled for 6:35 p.m.

Following the two-week road trip, the Flying Squirrels return to The Diamond May 14-19 to face the Reading Fightin Phils. Tickets are on sale online at SquirrelsBaseball.com/Tickets , by phone at 804-359-3866 (FUNN) or in person at the Flying Squirrels ticket office.

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