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Flying Squirrels’ July 4 game sells out for 14th straight year

Free Press staff report | 7/4/2024, 6 p.m.
The Richmond Flying Squirrels’ July 4 game at The Diamond has sold out, the team announced recently. This marks the …

The Richmond Flying Squirrels’ July 4 game at The Diamond has sold out, the team announced recently. This marks the 14th consecutive year the franchise has sold out its Independence Day game since its inception in 2010.

Tickets remain available for postgame fireworks shows on July 5 and 6, extending the Independence Weekend celebration.

“We are extremely excited for another July 4 sellout and grateful to our fans for showing out once again,” said Ben Rothrock, Flying Squirrels vice president and general manager.

The July 4 game against the Bowie Baysox is scheduled for 6:35 p.m., with gates opening at 5 p.m. Fireworks will follow, presented by Chick-fil-A and Abilene Motor Express.

July 5 will feature an In- Your-Face Fireworks show and Friday Happy Hour specials. July 6 is Glow Night, with the first 2,000 fans receiving a Patriotic Glow Wand.

The Flying Squirrels currently lead Double-A baseball in average attendance, drawing 7,002 fans per game. This ranks fifth among all 120 Minor League Baseball teams.

Tickets for the July 5 and 6 games were limited at press time.