The Columbia Fireflies got off to a great start in its franchise opener Thursday night in Charleston. The finish just needs a little work. The new South Atlantic League single A affiliate of the New York Mets took a 4-1 lead into the bottom of the 9th, but Charleston stormed back for four runs and walked off with a 5-4…
The Columbia Fireflies hit the road for their season opener.
COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) — Junior right-hander Taylor Widener worked five-plus inning to earn his first win of the season and combined with three relievers to limit 20th-ranked Coastal Carolina to five hits as sixth-ranked South Carolina earned a 4-2 victory Tuesday night at Founders Park. The Gamecocks are 25-5 on the year with Coastal dropping to 20-10 on the…
ATHENS, GA. (CAC) — Jordan Greene scored the go-ahead run in the ninth inning on an error and the Tigers added four insurance runs in the frame as No. 16 Clemson rallied for an 11-6 win over Georgia at Foley Field on Tuesday night. The Tigers, who took a 1-0 lead in the home-and-home season series, improved to 22-7, while…
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–Are you ready to play ball? The Columbia Fireflies are hosting Fan Fest Sunday from 1pm-5pm. Fans can meet the players, grab autographs and check out the stadium. The first two thousand fans will receive a free hot dog, chips and drinks. Opening Night for the Columbia Fireflies is April 14th at Spirit Communications Park. Categories: Local News…
On Monday the Columbia Fireflies announced their unique partnership with the YMCA of Columbia. A spokesperson with the YMCA said the sponsorship will allow kids who typically can’t afford to participate in youth baseball to participate. (Photo: Jennifer Ready) COLUMBIA, S.C. — The Columbia Fireflies are expected to announce an exclusive partnership with the YMCA of Columbia. The announcement is…
CHARLESTON, S.C. (USC SID) — Freshman right-hander Adam Hill pitched five scoreless innings to earn his second win of the year and was backed by an offense that belted out 15 hits as 13th ranked South Carolina defeated The Citadel 6-3 on Tuesday night at Joseph P. Riley Jr. Park. The Gamecocks improve to 9-0 on the year with The…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — The Lexington County Blowfish hope to hit one out of the park but we’re not talking about baseball. Tuesday, the Blowfish announced plans to host the first St. Patrick’s Day parade in downtown Lexington. It’s set to take place Saturday, March 12th at 2 p.m. Lexington County native S.C. National Guard Major General Robert Livingston will…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (USC SID) — Gamecock All-American left fielder Alaynie Page ranked as one of 30 candidates for the Senior CLASS Award. A first-team All-American a year ago, Page set new Gamecock records for on-base percentage, slugging percentage and home runs while leading the team offensively in nearly every major category. The Boiling Springs, S.C., native also stood among the…
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Click the video to watch Dom Thompson-Williams postgame comments after Carolina’s 10-1 win over Albany Friday night on Opening Day at Founders Park. Thompson-Williams played his first game in a Gamecock uniform Friday and went 3-4 with a HR and 2 RBI. Categories: Local Sports, Sports, USC Gamecocks Tags: baseball, Gamecocks
