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June 8, 2023 - RICHMOND, Va. - With a rock-solid pitching performance and a go-ahead homer in the seventh inning, the Richmond Flying Squirrels notched a 2-0, shutout win against the Altoona Curve on Thursday night at The Diamond.
Three Richmond pitchers combined for 13 strikeouts against the Curve (28-24). It was the second shutout victory for the Flying Squirrels (24-29) this season and tied the franchise record for fastest game played at 1 hour and 54 minutes.
Richmond starter Mason Black fired in six strikeouts over a season-high... Full Story
June 8, 2023 - Portland, Maine - Every Sea Dog recorded a hit in Portland's 13-7 win over the Akron RubberDucks (26-27) on Thursday afternoon. With the win, Portland improves to 34-20 and continues to lead the Eastern League's Northeast Division.
Nick Yorke and Ceddanne Rafaela both blasted home runs while Rafaela also extended his hitting streak to thirteen games. Nick Yorke, Niko Kavadas, and Corey Rosier all recorded multi-hit games.
Jonathan Rodriguez recorded a two-run home run in the top of the first inning to put Akron on top ... Full Story
June 7, 2023 - Akron right fielder Johnathan Rodríguez homered and drove in four runs, and catcher Bryan Lavastida homered among three hits in the RubberDucks' 9-6 win over the Portland Sea Dogs in the second game of a six-game series at Hadlock Field Wednesday night.
Turning Point
Following a one-hour rain delay, Akron had runners at first and second bases in the top of the fifth inning in a 5-5 tie. Second baseman Juan Brito walked to load the bases, and right-hander Ryan Zeferjahn hit Rodríguez with a pitch, scoring a ru... Full Story
June 7, 2023 - Akron right fielder Johnathan Rodríguez homered and drove in four runs, and catcher Bryan Lavastida homered among three hits in the RubberDucks' 9-6 win over the Portland Sea Dogs in the second game of a six-game series at Hadlock Field Wednesday night.
Turning Point
Following a one-hour rain delay, Akron had runners at first and second bases in the top of the fifth inning in a 5-5 tie. Second baseman Juan Brito walked to load the bases, and right-hander Ryan Zeferjahn hit Rodríguez with a pitch, scoring a ru... Full Story
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Trio of Richmond Pitchers Twirl Gem in 2-0 Win over Altoona
June 8, 2023 - RICHMOND, Va. - With a rock-solid pitching performance and a go-ahead homer in the seventh inning, the Richmond Flying Squirrels notched a 2-0, shutout win against the Altoona Curve on Thursday night at The Diamond.
Three Richmond pitchers combined for 13 strikeouts against the Curve (28-24). It was the second shutout victory for the Flying Squirrels (24-29) this season and tied the franchise record for fastest game played at 1 hour and 54 minutes.
Richmond starter Mason Black fired in six strikeouts over a season-high... Full StoryMore Eastern League stories below
Yorke Homers, Drives-In Five in 13-7 Win
June 8, 2023 - Portland, Maine - Every Sea Dog recorded a hit in Portland's 13-7 win over the Akron RubberDucks (26-27) on Thursday afternoon. With the win, Portland improves to 34-20 and continues to lead the Eastern League's Northeast Division.
Nick Yorke and Ceddanne Rafaela both blasted home runs while Rafaela also extended his hitting streak to thirteen games. Nick Yorke, Niko Kavadas, and Corey Rosier all recorded multi-hit games.
Jonathan Rodriguez recorded a two-run home run in the top of the first inning to put Akron on top ... Full StoryRodríguez's 4 RBI Lead RubberDucks to 9-6 Win in Portland
June 7, 2023 - Akron right fielder Johnathan Rodríguez homered and drove in four runs, and catcher Bryan Lavastida homered among three hits in the RubberDucks' 9-6 win over the Portland Sea Dogs in the second game of a six-game series at Hadlock Field Wednesday night.
Turning Point
Following a one-hour rain delay, Akron had runners at first and second bases in the top of the fifth inning in a 5-5 tie. Second baseman Juan Brito walked to load the bases, and right-hander Ryan Zeferjahn hit Rodríguez with a pitch, scoring a ru... Full StoryRodríguez's 4 RBI Lead RubberDucks to 9-6 Win in Portland
June 7, 2023 - Akron right fielder Johnathan Rodríguez homered and drove in four runs, and catcher Bryan Lavastida homered among three hits in the RubberDucks' 9-6 win over the Portland Sea Dogs in the second game of a six-game series at Hadlock Field Wednesday night.
Turning Point
Following a one-hour rain delay, Akron had runners at first and second bases in the top of the fifth inning in a 5-5 tie. Second baseman Juan Brito walked to load the bases, and right-hander Ryan Zeferjahn hit Rodríguez with a pitch, scoring a ru... Full StoryEastern League News
- Trio of Richmond Pitchers Twirl Gem in 2-0 Win over Altoona - Richmond Flying Squirrels (EL) June 8
- RubberDucks Lose Early Lead, Fall in Portland, 13-7 - Akron RubberDucks (EL) June 8
- Yorke Homers, Drives-In Five in 13-7 Win - Portland Sea Dogs (EL) June 8
- SeaWolves Announce Mega Blast Fireworks on July 3 - Erie SeaWolves (EL) June 8
- MLB's "Play Ball Weekend" Comes to Curve, PA - Altoona Curve (EL) June 8
- Rodríguez's 4 RBI Lead RubberDucks to 9-6 Win in Portland - Akron RubberDucks (EL) June 7
- Rodríguez's 4 RBI Lead RubberDucks to 9-6 Win in Portland - Akron RubberDucks (EL) June 7
- Late-Inning Rally Drops Somerset in Hartford - Somerset Patriots (EL) June 7
- Mayer, Meidroth Go Back-To-Back in 9-6 Loss - Portland Sea Dogs (EL) June 7
- Bowie Survives Late Erie Surge to Secure One-Run Win - Bowie Baysox (EL) June 7
- Squirrels Surge with Six Straight Runs in Comeback Win - Richmond Flying Squirrels (EL) June 7
- Squirrels' Southpaws Stifle Curve - Altoona Curve (EL) June 7
- Erie's Comeback Bid Falls Short After Bowie's Big First - Erie SeaWolves (EL) June 7
- Reading and Binghamton to Play Doubleheader Saturday - Reading Fightin Phils (EL) June 7
- Harrisburg Senators and New Hampshire Fisher Cats Postponed Wednesday - Harrisburg Senators (EL) June 7
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| Thu., Jun 8 | Akron 7 at Portland 13 | Final |
| Thu., Jun 8 | Bowie 10 at Erie 8 | Bot 10th |
| Thu., Jun 8 | New Hampshire 7 at Harrisburg 2 | Top 9th |
| Thu., Jun 8 | Altoona 0 at Richmond 2 | Final |
| Thu., Jun 8 | Binghamton 10 at Reading 4 | Bot 7th |
| Thu., Jun 8 | Somerset 6 at Hartford 5 | Bot 7th |
| Wed., Jun 7 | Akron 9 at Portland 6 | Final |
| Wed., Jun 7 | Bowie 8 at Erie 7 | Final |
| Wed., Jun 7 | New Hampshire at Harrisburg | Ppd. |
| Wed., Jun 7 | Altoona 1 at Richmond 6 | Final |
| Wed., Jun 7 | Binghamton at Reading | Ppd. |
| Wed., Jun 7 | Somerset 4 at Hartford 5 | Final |
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EL Headlines
- Harrisburg Senators to play despite smoky air - EL ABC 27 (June 8)
- 'Masked' Flying Squirrel is Vaun Brown, a top prospect - EL Richmond Times-Dispatch (June 8)
- Curve lose, still tied for first - EL Altoona Mirror (June 8)
- Tale of 2 months: Flying Squirrels went 15-10, then 7-18 - EL Richmond Times-Dispatch (June 7)
- Reading Fightin Phils' home game vs. Binghamton Wednesday is postponed due to poor air quality - EL Reading Eagle/Reading Times (June 7)
- Somerset Patriots to celebrate Princeton University basketball teams at June 14 game - EL Trentonian (June 7)
- Harrisburg Senators game postponed due to air quality concerns - EL ABC 27 (June 7)
- Curve move into first-place tie after win - EL Altoona Mirror (June 7)
- Bucs are going to love catching duo - EL Altoona Mirror (June 7)
- Oswaldo Cabrera embracing Yankees super-utility role - EL Bridgewater Courier-News (June 6)
- Answered here, 3 questions at Flying Squirrels' games - EL Richmond Times-Dispatch (June 6)
- Orioles minor league report: Heston Kjerstad to take his ?EUR~sick ability' to Norfolk after dominating Double-A - EL Capital Gazette (June 6)
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