SeaWolves' big innings smother Squirrels in 11-1 loss

RICHMOND, Va. – The Richmond Flying Squirrels were held to two hits in an 11-1 loss to the Erie SeaWolves to start the homestand Tuesday night at The Diamond.

The Flying Squirrels (21-24) extended their losing streak to five consecutive games, matching their season high, and have lost seven of their last 10 contests.

The SeaWolves (25-21) blasted to a 3-0 lead in the top of the first inning when Dillon Dingler launched a three-run homer against Richmond starter Ryan Murphy (Loss, 1-2).

Erie attacked for a seven-run fourth inning to jump ahead, 10-0. Ben Malgeri began the scoring with a two-RBI double and Colt Keith followed with a two-run double to give the SeaWolves a seven-run advantage. Dingler grounded into a force out but scored Keith from third base and Jake Holton capped the inning with a two-run homer to left-center field.

It was the most runs the Flying Squirrels pitching staff has allowed in an inning all season.

Keith pushed Erie to a 11-0 advantage with an RBI single in the fifth inning.

After facing four no-hit innings, Carter Williams broke the drought with a solo home run to right-center field and moved the score to 11-1 in the bottom of the fifth. It was Williams’ fifth home run of the season and has notched back-to-back games with a homer.

CARTER WILLIAMS 💣 pic.twitter.com/1OeWySSLea

— Richmond Flying Squirrels (@GoSquirrels) May 31, 2023

Erie starter Wilmer Flores (Win, 3-2) worked five innings, allowing one run, one hit and five walks with eight strikeouts.

Reliever Spencer Bivens held the SeaWolves scoreless through three innings and fired in a career-high six strikeouts.

Career-best six strikeouts tonight for Spencer Bivens pic.twitter.com/pSCFuJz3tP

— Richmond Flying Squirrels (@GoSquirrels) May 31, 2023

The Flying Squirrels will take on the SeaWolves Wednesday at The Diamond with first pitch scheduled for 6:35 p.m. Wednesday is the third Reading Night of the season where kids who successfully complete the Go Nuts for Reading program presented by M&T Bank will have the opportunity to participate in a pre-game parade. It is also Wine & K-9s where fans can enjoy five-dollar glasses of wine and six-dollar wine slushies. Plus, dogs are admitted free for every Wednesday home game.

Right-hander Landen Roupp (0-0, 2.00) will start for Richmond opposed by Erie left-hander Brant Hurter (2-1, 1.99).

Tickets are available online at SquirrelsBaseball.com/Tickets, by phone at 804-359-FUNN (3866) or in person at the Flying Squirrels ticket office.