Magic Number Shrinks to One With 5-Run Ninth
ZEBULON, N.C. — The Columbia Fireflies batted around in the ninth to score five to upset the Carolina Mudcats 7-4 at Five County Stadium. With the win, Columbia’s magic number was trimmed to one to clinch their first playoff berth in team history. Stone Russell led the ninth off with
ZEBULON, N.C. — The Columbia Fireflies batted around in the ninth to score five to upset the Carolina Mudcats 7-4 at Five County Stadium. With the win, Columbia’s magic number was trimmed to one to clinch their first playoff berth in team history.
Stone Russell led the ninth off with a double to set the tone. After that, Hyungchan Um doubled to left to move runners to second and third with no outs. Brennon McNair reached on an error from third baseman Filippo Di Turi to load the bases with nobody out while Columbia trailed 3-2. Milo Rushford tied the game with a sacrifice fly to left field and then Henry Ramos broke it open with a two RBI triple to right to give the Fireflies a 5-3 lead. After that, a run scored after Gonzalez slapped a ball to third to force another error and then Derlin Figueroa drove in Gonzalez with an RBI single to make it 7-3.
The bullpen was lights out again for the Fireflies Wednesday night. Mason Miller and Dennis Colleran (W, 4-0) worked a pair of scoreless innings to get the game to the ninth with the bats within a run. After the bats exploded in the ninth, Fraynel Nova closed out the game after allowing a single run in the ninth.
To start the series, the bullpen has allowed one run in nine innings. The group has 14 strikeouts compared to six hits allowed on the stretch.
The Mudcats put up a crooked number in the bottom of the third. Reece Walling set the tone with a lead-off double. After that, Jesus Made launched a double to right to tie the game 1-1. Made came around after a steal and wild pitch before Luis Pena drew a walk. He moved to second on a pick-off throwing error and came around on an Eric Bitonti single to give the Mudcats a 3-1 lead before the end of the inning.
The Fireflies got on the board first Wednesday night. Milo Rushford lasered a lead-off double high off the wall in right field in the fourth inning. After that, Henry Ramos laid down a sacrifice bunt and Asbel Gonzalez lifted a sacrifice fly to score Rushford and give Columbia a 1-0 lead.
After the Mudcats’ three-run inning, Asbel Gonzalez reached on a fielder’s choice to break up a double play and keep the fifth rolling with two outs. The center fielder stole
Columbia closes out the first half tomorrow night at Five County Stadium with a 6:30 pm contest against the Carolina Mudcats. Southpaw David Shields (1-1, 2.11 ERA) takes the bump for Columbia and Carolina counters with LHP Wande Torres (0-4, 6.75 ERA).
The Fireflies return home Tuesday, June 24. The team will have First Responders Night with Nickelodeon’s PAW Patrol presented by the South Carolina Department of Public Safety Friday, June 27 with appearances from Chase and Marshall. The next night is also Glow Night! The first 1,000 fans through the gates will receive an LED bracelet giveaway and we’ll have fireworks after the game. Buy your tickets now at FirefliesTickets.com.
Fireflies Holiday Lights to Brighten Segra Park Again This Winter
COLUMBIA, S.C. — The Columbia Fireflies announced today that Fireflies Holiday Lights will return to the Midlands for a fourth holiday season. The event will open November 21 and will remain open until Saturday, January 3. The Miracle on BullStreet returns to Segra Park and promises to be bolder and
Fireflies to Host Christmas in July Toy Drive Friday
COLUMBIA, S.C. — The Columbia Fireflies announced today that the team is hosting a Toy Drive in conjunction with The Latino Community Development, this Friday, July 18, prior to the Christmas in July home game at Segra Park. The drive is to help the Latino Community Development with its annual
Fireflies Bats Silenced in 3-0 Loss to Charleston
CHARLESTON, S.C. — The Fireflies were shutout as they dropped the rubber match 3-0 to the Charleston RiverDogs Sunday afternoon at The Joe. The Fireflies bats were stymied by Jose Urbina (W, 6-1) who worked seven scoreless innings with 78 pitches. After that Jadon Berkovich struck out the side in
Columbia Splits Rain-Soaked Doubleheader
CHARLESTON, S.C. — After plenty of fanfare from Mother Nature, the Fireflies were able to finish their doubleheader with the Charleston RiverDogs over seven hours after first pitch on day number two. The double header finished in a split. The RiverDogs took game one 3-2 in 10 innings and the
Fireflies Suspended in the Third July 11 at Charleston
CHARLESTON, S.C. — The Fireflies and RiverDogs were scoreless heading into the bottom of the third inning when a thunderstorm started and the tarp came onto the field. At that point, the game was suspended and will resume as part of a doubleheader beginning at 4:05 pm tomorrow. The first
Fireflies Washed Away Thursday July 10 in Charleston
CHARLESTON, S.C. — The Fireflies and Charleston RiverDogs postponed their game scheduled for Thursday, July 10 at The Joe due to inclement weather. It will be made up as part of a doubleheader Saturday beginning at 4:05 pm. Columbia continues their series with the Charleston RiverDogs tomorrow night at The
Homestand Preview: July 18-20
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Columbia comes home to play the Kannapolis Cannon Ballers (Chicago White Sox) for a three-game set following the All-Star Break. The playoff-bound Fireflies are welcoming fans to Segra Park for a fun weekend with fireworks, a snowglobe giveaway and an appearance from Snoopy from the Peanuts cartoon
Columbia Loses 11 Inning Game 5-4
CHARLESTON, S.C. — The Fireflies bats were efficient, but that wasn’t enough to earn the win as they fell 5-4 in 11 innings to the Charleston RiverDogs Wednesday night. Charleston outhit Columbia 11-4, but the Fireflies led for seven innings and fell by a single run in extras. In the
Family Four Pack Returns for Christmas in July
COLUMBIA, S.C. — The Columbia Fireflies announced today that they are bringing back the Family Four Pack for the team’s Christmas in July game set for Friday, July 18 at 7:05 pm. The pack will cost $62 including ticket fees. The offer includes four Palmetto Citizens Federal Credit Union All-Star
Woods Leads Pitching Staff in 4-1 Win
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Jordan Woods led the way for the pitching staff, as the Fireflies beat the Charleston RiverDogs 4-1 in their series opener at The Joe Tuesday night. Columbia jumped ahead in the top of the first inning. Colton Becker got things started with a single, then stole second
Early Offense Not Enough as Fireflies Fall 7-3
COLUMBIA, S.C. — The Fireflies jumped out to a 3-0 lead after two innings but couldn’t hold off a surging Augusta GreenJackets offense, falling 7–3 Friday night at Segra Park. Columbia’s offense came alive early in the second when Gabriel Silva slapped an RBI single to open up the scoring.
Late Rally Falls Short in 6-3 Loss
COLUMBIA, S.C. — The Fireflies bats were active with four hits in their last two innings, but they couldn’t complete the rally as Columbia fell 6-3 to the Augusta GreenJackets Saturday night at Segra Park. The GreenJackets got four runs across in the first three frames against Fireflies starter Jose
Fireflies Earn Fifth Shutout in Front of Sellout Crowd
COLUMBIA, S.C. — The Columbia Fireflies pitching staff continued to roll, as they got their second shutout of the week and their fifth of the season in front of a sellout crowd of 7,402 Friday night at Segra Park. Yunior Marte had another strong start for Columbia. The righty spun
Pitching Delivers Another Strong Outing in 1-0 Loss
COLUMBIA, S.C. — After a two-hour delay, both pitching staffs delivered strong outings as the Fireflies lost 1-0 to the Augusta GreenJackets Thursday night at SRP Park. Augusta got on the board in the bottom of the first inning. Eric Hartman got things started. The second baseman laced a double
Fireflies Get First One Hitter Since 2019 in Augusta
COLUMBIA, S.C. — David Shields, Henson Leal, Dash Albus and Julio Rosario combined to throw Columbia’s first nine inning one hitter since 2019 in a 3-0 win over the Augusta GreenJackets Wednesday night at SRP Park. David Shields had another stellar start Wednesday. The southpaw retired the first 10 batters
Homestand Preview: July 4-6
COLUMBIA, S.C. — The Fireflies return home for one of the biggest weekends of the year! Celebrate July 4 with three baseball games complete with three firework shows, a giveaway and a great way to cool down to close out the week at Segra Park. Ticket Links and Information Fourth
Stellar Pitching, Early Offense Lead Cola to 6-2 Win
COLUMBIA, S.C. — The Fireflies used six runs in the first five innings to put away the GreenJackets 6-2 Tuesday night at SRP Park. Josi Novas got the Fireflies on the board in the top of the second inning. Hyungchan Um and Milo Rushford drew back-to-back one out walks to
Fireworks with the Philharmonic Rescheduled to July 3
COLUMBIA, S.C. — The Columbia Fireflies announced today that they are rescheduling their annual Fireworks with the Philharmonic event to Thursday, July 3 due to forecasted rain showers and thunderstorms for Wednesday evening. All tickets sold for the event will still be honored Thursday. The timing for the event will
Season Ticket Renewals Open with Playoff Ticket First Access
COLUMBIA, S.C. — The Columbia Fireflies announced today that beginning tomorrow, July 1, current season ticket members can renew their 2026 Season Ticket Memberships and receive first access to purchase 2025 Carolina League playoff tickets for all potential home games at Segra Park—before tickets go on sale to the general
Four-Run Fourth Not Enough in 8-7 Loss
COLUMBIA, S.C. — The Fireflies scored four runs off a pair of homers in the fourth, but it wasn’t enough to take home the series finale as Columbia dropped Sunday’s contest 8-7 to the Myrtle Beach Pelicans at Segra Park. The Pelicans pushed ahead in the eighth as an Owen
Fireflies Get Third Shutout of Season in 3-0 Win
COLUMBIA, S.C. — The Fireflies got their third shutout of the 2025 season in a 3-0 victory over the Myrtle Beach Pelicans Saturday night at Segra Park. It was Columbia’s first shutout since May 26, when they blanked the Fayetteville Woodpeckers 3-0 behind David Shields, Fraynel Nova and Dash Albus.
Fireflies Welcome Two Millionth Fan Friday
COLUMBIA, S.C. — The Columbia Fireflies welcomed their two millionth fan in club history Friday night, as the team lost 4-1 to the Myrtle Beach Pelicans at Segra Park. Hank Thompson from Rock Hill, South Carolina bought his family tickets to see their first-ever Fireflies game as a present for
McNair’s Walk-Off Blast Gives Columbia 3-2 Win
COLUMBIA, S.C. — With two outs in the bottom of the ninth inning, Brennon McNair lifted his eighth homer of the 2025 season to beat the Myrtle Beach Pelicans 3-2 in walk-off fashion. The homer was Columbia’s seventh walk-off win of the season, their second via the homer. It was
Rain Calls Game Wednesday at Segra Park
COLUMBIA, S.C. — The Fireflies fell 3-0 to the Myrtle Beach Pelicans across five innings in a rain-shortened game Wednesday night at Segra Park. The tarp came on the field at 8:21 and never left the field as weather finished the game early. The Pelicans got on the board in
Fireflies To Celebrate Two Millionth Fan Friday
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Fresh off of securing its first playoff berth in franchise history, the Columbia Fireflies today announced that they will welcome its two millionth fan to Segra Park during their Friday, June 27 game against the Myrtle Beach Pelicans. To celebrate hitting the milestone in the club’s eighth