Murphy, Jensen pitch Squirrels to 6-2 win over Sens
HARRISBURG, Pa. – Ryan Murphy allowed one run and struck out six and Wil Jensen was nearly perfect over three relief innings as the Richmond Flying Squirrels beat the Harrisburg Senators, 6-2, on Thursday night at FNB Field.
HARRISBURG, Pa. – Ryan Murphy allowed one run and struck out six and Wil Jensen was nearly perfect over three relief innings as the Richmond Flying Squirrels beat the Harrisburg Senators, 6-2, on Thursday night at FNB Field.
The Flying Squirrels (5-7) worked nine walks to help bring across six runs through the first five innings to pick up their first win in this week’s road series against the Senators (5-6).
Squirrels starters have been solid in Harrisburg, and tonight it was Murph's turn to shine 🙌
— Richmond Flying Squirrels (@GoSquirrels) April 19, 2024
5 IP | 4 H | 1 R | 1 BB 6 K pic.twitter.com/8Z9UYWC4lQ
Murphy (Win, 1-1) allowed one run, a solo homer by Brady House in the first, over five innings and struck out six batters. Jensen (Save, 1) allowed one baserunner, a one-out single in the ninth, and struck out five batters to close the game.
A run for an out? Sure, we’ll make that trade.
— Richmond Flying Squirrels (@GoSquirrels) April 18, 2024
All tied up and on the board in Harrisburg! pic.twitter.com/AloGme9XaP
Carter Howell led off the second inning with a triple and came in to score on a groundout by Adrián Sugastey to tie the game, 1-1.
A free run? A free run! pic.twitter.com/KcSVhmiSvm
— Richmond Flying Squirrels (@GoSquirrels) April 18, 2024
In the fourth, Damon Dues reached on an infield single and a throwing error allowed Howell to score to give the Flying Squirrels a 2-1 lead.
Vauny B bangin’ the ball around the yard! pic.twitter.com/hRpcQ2Hpe0
— Richmond Flying Squirrels (@GoSquirrels) April 18, 2024
After the first two batters of the fifth were retired, seven straight Richmond hitters reached base in a four-run inning. Vaun Brown hit a two-run double and later scored on a wild pitch. Will Wilson added a bases-loaded walk to open a 6-1 lead.
The Senators closed the score to 6-2 with a sacrifice fly by Cortland Lawson.
Dues and Howell both reached base four times in the game. Dues went 3-for-4 with a walk and Howell was 2-for-3 with two walks and scored three runs.
The Flying Squirrels and Senators continue the series on Friday night at FNB Field. Right-hander Matt Frisbee (0-0, 4.50) will start for Richmond countered by Harrisburg right-hander Cole Henry (0-1, 5.79). First pitch is scheduled for 7 p.m.
Following this week’s road trip, the Flying Squirrels return to The Diamond for a six-game series against the Bowie Baysox, Double-A affiliate of the Baltimore Orioles. 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.