Fans experienced mixed emotions during the bittersweet farewell to the ballpark that has hosted countless memories since the Flying Squirrels began playing there.

Trey Wilson, the team's director of communications and broadcasting, said the final week of games has been emotional.

"This place has been home for us for a long time," Wilson said. "We're really excited about what's coming up next year over at CarMax Park, but this is one more chance for us to all come together here in the place that's been the summertime gathering place for people here in Richmond for four decades. It's really special."

Wilson said that hearing stories from people who have come to the Diamond during this final season has "been so cool."

"Guys saying, 'You know, I saw Chipper Jones. When he was here when I w

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