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RICHMOND, Va. -- The Richmond Flying Squirrels defeated Altoona, 5-2, on Sunday to win the series at the Diamond.
Yoyner Fajardo hit an RBI double for Altoona, but the Curve managed just four hits. Matt Fraizer went 2-for-3 with a walk and two singles.
Fajardo's double came following a two-out error to extend the inning, after Nick Cimillo reached on a fielding error by Richmond shortstop Jimmy Glowenke. Cimillo plated Altoona's second run on a groundout in the sixth.
Anthony Solometo took the loss, allowing two runs on five hits in four innings with a walk and a strikeout. Richmond took the lead with two runs in the bottom of the first inning when Ismael Munguia hit a lead-off home run. Turner Hill had an RBI single later in the frame.
Solometo then retired 11 of the next 14 batters to end his outing.
Brad Case allowed two runs on four hits in 2.1 innings with a walk and no strikeouts. Jaden Woods allowed a run on two hits in 1.2 innings of relief. Richmond had 11 hits.
Altoona returns home on Tuesday to host a six-game series with the New Hampshire Fisher Cats.
Saturday's game
Richmond racked up 13 hits in an 8-4 win over Altoona on Saturday night at The Diamond.
Richmond built up its lead to 8-0 after six innings, but the Curve showed some late fight by scoring four runs in the top of the ninth.
Carter Bins drove in a pair with a double to left, and after Jase Bowen scored on a wild pitch, Fraizer's second hit of the night plated Bins from third.
Po-Yu Chen was charged with the loss after allowing a pair of runs in four innings across his third start of the season against the Flying Squirrels.