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Squirrels take on slumping Altoona Curve

The Flying Squirrels' battle for .500 took a blow this week as they dropped 2 of 3 to the Reading Phillies. Next up for Richmond are 4 with the Western Division-leading Altoona Curve.

by John Murden

July 29, 2010

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Squirrels split 4 with Baysox, gear up for Reading Phillies

The Squirrels split an away series against the Bowie Baysox and now return home for games with the Reading Phillies and the division-leading Altoona Curve. The Flying Squirrels (48-53) won the first 2 games in Bowie (55-47) handily. They never trailed in the 3-2 opener, and hammered the Baysox 14-4 on Friday night. The last 2 [...]

by John Murden

July 26, 2010

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On the bus to Bowie

Richmond took two straight from the best team in the league and now heads out for a 4-game series with the hated Bowie Baysox.

by John Murden

July 22, 2010

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Flying Squirrels ready for Trenton Thunder

Squirrels split series with Baysox; Trenton Thunder comes to Diamond for only visit of the season. The Flying Squirrels (44-50) took the last two to split a four-game series at home against the 2nd-place Bowie Baysox (50-45). Still mired in 5th place, the Squirrels are only 5 1/2 games out from a play-off spot going into [...]

by John Murden

July 19, 2010

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Athletics over aesthetics

Choosing athleticism over showmanship, Mother State Roller Derby works to redefine perceptions of the popular spectator sport. You won't see these women picking fights or clotheslining their opponents... but that doesn't mean they can't kick some butt out on the track. (Includes video!)

by Erica Terrini

July 16, 2010

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Squirrels kick off second-half against Baysox

The Flying Squirrels held their own in Altoona and now play host to the Bowie Baysox to kick off the 2nd half of the season. The 5th place Squirrels are 6 games under .500 and 5 1/2 games out of 2nd place. They’ve struggled for some time, but keep showing signs of getting back into the [...]

by John Murden

July 15, 2010

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Squirrels take one step forward, three steps back

The Squirrels just dropped three straight to the 5th place Harrisburg Senators. Next up is a four-game series with the division-leading Altoona Curve…

by John Murden

July 9, 2010

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Squirrels dump SeaWolves, Senators up next

The Richmond Flying Squirrels head into the 2nd half of the season with a few new faces and a new momentum.

by John Murden

July 5, 2010

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Squirrels ready for the big weekend

It’s the big 4th of July weekend fireworks extravaganza at the Diamond. There will also be baseball. Let me get the baseball out of the way quickly for you: 1) The Squirrels (37-42) are doing ok. If they step it up a little, they might yet catch Bowie and make the playoffs; 2) Our great arm, [...]

by John Murden

July 1, 2010

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Squirrels rising

With some distance opening up between Altoona and the rest of the Western Division, the Flying Squirrels are locked in a close chase for 2nd place and showing new signs of life. This homestand also brings both 70s Night and Gently Used Car Giveaway Night.

by John Murden

June 28, 2010

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