Telecast set for Game 2 of EL Southwest Division Series at CarMax Park
The Richmond Flying Squirrels and Gray Media will continue their partnership for a television broadcast of the team’s first home playoff game in CarMax Park history on CW Richmond.
Game 2 of the Eastern League Southwest Division Series on Thursday, Sept. 17 between the Flying Squirrels and Erie SeaWolves, Double-A affiliate of the Detroit Tigers, will air on CW Richmond beginning at 6:30 p.m. First pitch is scheduled for 6:45 p.m.
“We are proud to have showcased the Flying Squirrels and the inaugural season of CarMax Park on CW Richmond this season,” said Kym Grinnage, Regional VP/Gray Media and General Manager of WWBT & WUPV. “We now look forward to presenting the Flying Squirrels’ quest for an Eastern League title and showcasing the passionate and knowledgeable Flying Squirrels fans that are among the best in all of baseball.”
The Flying Squirrels, Double-A affiliate of the San Francisco Giants, will have the games featured on WUPV/CW Richmond, part of Gray Media, the third-largest television ownership group in the country. Trey Wilson, who has been part of the Flying Squirrels broadcast team since 2019, will handle the play-by-play. He will be joined by legendary Minor League Baseball executive Todd “Parney” Parnell. CW Richmond is available regionally at:
- Over-the-air channel 65.1
- Comcast Xfinity channels 809 and 1065
- Verizon Fios channel 513
- DIRECTV channel 65
- YouTube TV
- Hulu + Live TV
- DIRECTV Stream
“Our partnership with the CW Richmond has been tremendous this season, and we’re thrilled to extend it into the postseason,” said Flying Squirrels General Manager Anthony Oppermann. “This is a great opportunity for us to bring the energy and excitement of playoff baseball to households throughout Greater Richmond.”
The Flying Squirrels clinched a berth in the 2026 Eastern League postseason by winning the Eastern League Southwest Division’s first half with a 43-25 record.
Richmond will face the Southwest Division second-half champion SeaWolves in the best-of-three Division Series. Game 1 will be in Erie on Tuesday, Sept. 15. Game 2 will be at CarMax Park on Thursday, Sept. 17. If necessary, a winner-take-all Game 3 will be held at CarMax Park on Friday, Sept. 18.
If the Flying Squirrels advance to the Eastern League Championship Series, Game 1 will be at CarMax Park on Sunday, Sept. 20. Game 2 and (if necessary) Game 3 will be at the Northeast Division champion’s home stadium on Sept. 22 and Sept. 23.
Flyng Squirrels home playoff games are presented by Atlantic Union Bank.
Tickets for the Flying Squirrels’ home playoff games at CarMax Park on sale now at SquirrelsBaseball.com/Playoffs, by phone at 804-359-FUNN (3866) or in person at the CarMax Park ticket office.
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