COLUMBIA, S.C. (Fireflies) — The Fireflies jumped out to an early lead against Greenville on Friday, but couldn’t hold it, falling 8-3, at Spirit Communications Park. Columbia’s four-game win streak was snapped. David Thompson doubled off of Roniel Raudes (W, 2-0) to start the bottom of the second inning and scored when Joe Tuschak singled. Thompson’s streak continued, though —…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (Fireflies) — The Fireflies opened Spirit Communications Park in style on Thursday night, downing the Greenville Drive, 4-1. It was Columbia’s fourth straight victory. The first game in ballpark history saw 9,077 fans walk through the gates to catch the return of professional baseball to the Palmetto State’s capital. And it didn’t take long for the Fireflies to…
ROME, GA (Fireflies) — Dominant pitching was the reason behind Columbia’s three-game sweep of Rome at State Mutual Stadium, especially on Wednesday, as the Fireflies took down the Braves, 3-2. Starter Chase Ingram (W, 1-0) and relievers Craig Missigman and Alex Palsha (S, 1) struck out a season-high 14 batters. Twice before this season, the Fireflies fanned 13 hitters in one game. Columbia…
ROME, GA (Fireflies) — Timely hitting was key for the Fireflies on Tuesday at State Mutual Stadium in Rome, Georgia — Columbia swept both games of the doubleheader, winning 3-1 in game one and 3-2 in the nightcap. The second game featured a seventh inning comeback. Starter Tyler Badamo (W, 1-0) tossed a gem in the first game, going six…
The Columbia Fireflies will play two Tuesday in Rome, Georgia after Monday’s series opener was postponed because of rain. Tuesday’s two games are scheduled for 7 innings. Game one starts at 5 p.m. Game two will start 30 minutes after the first game ends. Columbia is 1-3 on the season and will play its franchise home opener at Spirit Communications…
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – If you’ve got tickets to the Columbia Fireflies home opener Thursday night, you’re not alone. Team President John Katz said they’re sold-out of tickets, and expect to push the facility’s maximum capacity of 10,000 people. Even so, Katz said there’s more than enough parking to go around. In total, there are more than 3,400 spaces to…
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…
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