The Flying Squirrels edged out the Fightin Phils in a thrilling 10-9 showdown. Pedro León powered the offense with a 3-for-5 night, including a homer and two RBIs. Caleb Ricketts also shined, knocking in three runs to help secure the win in a nail-biter at CarMax Park.
This game was a rollercoaster, with the Flying Squirrels pulling ahead thanks to a powerful offensive display that included three home runs. Pedro León led the charge, going 3-for-5 with a homer and two RBIs, showcasing his clutch hitting in a high-pressure moment.
Despite the loss, the Fightin Phils had their own stars, with Jack Payton and Jose Astudillo combining for five hits and five RBIs. Both teams left numerous runners on base, with the Phils stranding 10, unable to capitalize on their offensive opportunities.
The Squirrels' bullpen was crucial, particularly Daniel Harper, who pitched two scoreless innings and kept the game within reach as the offense fought back. This win adds excitement to the Squirrels' season as they continue their push forward.
The Flying Squirrels are coming off a loss, 6-4 over their last 10. The Fightin Phils are winners of 6 straight, 6-4 over their last 10.
The Flying Squirrels are up next home vs Sea Dogs (Aug 27-29). The Fightin Phils are up next home vs Rumble Ponies (Aug 27-29).
Ranked by win probability added: how far each player's plays moved this game's odds, not how their box-score line reads. A single with the bases loaded in the ninth outranks a home run in a blowout, because that is what actually decided it.
Runs by inning across the top, then every batter and pitcher underneath. The pills switch clubs; the totals column is each side’s own line, not a comparison.
| Inning | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| REAReading Fightin Phils | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 13 | 1 |
| RICRichmond Flying Squirrels | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 15 | 0 |
| Player | AB | R | H | RBI | BB | K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryan Rincon SS | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| Pedro León CF | 5 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Raylin Heredia DH | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Alex Binelas 1B | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aroon Escobar 2B | 5 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb Ricketts C | 5 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| Raider Tello 3B | 5 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Nick Biddison RF | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Luke Ritter LF | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Gage Wood P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daniel Harper P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tristan Garnett P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Evan Gates P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | IP | H | R | ER | BB | K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gage Wood | 3.0 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| Daniel Harper | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tristan Garnett | 1.2 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| Evan Gates | 1.2 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Every plate appearance as it happened, newest first, with the scoring plays called out. Baseball Savant gamefeed.
| Inn | Play | Win probability | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| B9 | RIC 100.0 | 17.6 | |
| B9 | RIC 82.4 | 12.1 | |
| B9 | RIC 70.3 | 0.7 | |
| B9 | RIC 71.0 | 7.1 | |
| T9 | RIC 63.9 | 6.5 | |
| T9 | RIC 57.4 | 7.4 | |
| T9 | RIC 50.0 | 8.1 | |
| T9 | REA 58.1 | 8.1 |
Win probability after each plate appearance, with the side in front named. Swing is how far that plate appearance moved it. Plays that scored a run are set in bold. Baseball Savant gamefeed.
The full ladder, with both clubs marked.