RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Opening Night at the Diamond has been postponed after Friday’s game was rained out.
The home game against the Reading Fightin’ Phils was originally set to kick off at 6:35 p.m. on Friday. Due to rain, the game will now be pushed until Saturday.
The Squirrels will now play a doubleheader on Saturday, April 8. The first pitch is scheduled for 4:05pm. The second game will conclude with an Opening Night fireworks show.
Fans who had tickets for Opening Night can exchange them for any remaining game.
The Squirrels previously announced at 6:11 p.m. on Friday that the night’s game was being pushed back due to rain and inclement weather.