Columbia runs away with 12-2 victory

Columbia runs away with 12-2 victory

Eight-run 4th inning helps Fireflies secure win

North Augusta, SC – The Columbia Fireflies (Kansas City Royals) took advantage of eight walks from Augusta pitchers and walked away with a 12-2 victory. The win for Columbia evens the series heading into the final two games this weekend.

Columbia scored first in the 2nd inning on a Tucker Bradley flare. The Jackets had a quick response in the 3rd inning. Back-to-back walks with the bases loaded for Stephen Paolini and Willie Carter gave the Jackets their first lead of the night.

Chad Bryant Jr. gave Augusta 3.1 innings, allowing two runs while striking-out seven in his debut.

Columbia came back in the 4th inning with an eight spot. The rally was fueled by walks and wild pitches. Columbia scored two runs on wild pitches, and took advantage of four walks in the inning. A balk and an error also allowed runs to score. Columbia would not stop there. They’d add a run in each of the 6th-8th innings.

The GreenJackets offense scratched out seven hits, but could only bring home two runs.

TOMORROW: Saturday, May 8**th**, at 6:05 p.m. vs Columbia Fireflies (Kansas City Royals)

· Gates open at 4:30 for the White Claw Pre-game Concert featuring Brent Lundy (4:30PM-5:45PM)

· Ode to 2020 - Safe to say, the GreenJackets went undefeated in 2020 and we want to celebrate!

· The first 2,000 fans will receive a roll of toilet paper courtesy of KAMO

· Anthony and London Thuan State Farm Family Saturday

Sunday, May 9**th* *at 2:05 p.m. vs Columbia Fireflies (Kansas City Royals)**

· Gates Open 1:05pm

· Sunday FUNday

· Mother’s Day Celebration

o Grab a Mother's Day Package which includes: Flowers & MOM-osas ($25.00 per person), a 90 minute buffet, flowers for Mom, videoboard recognition and one (1) 10% coupon to be used at the Team Store (only valid on that day). 94.7 FM will sponsor the first Sunday FUNday with kid friendly themes each week.

· New for 2021 on Sunday’s, the Maurice's Piggie Park BBQ Sunday Savings Meal Deal will offer fans 12 and under discounted Meal offerings to Sunday games.

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About SRP Park/Augusta GreenJackets

The first homestand of 2021 kicks off with Opening Day on Tuesday, May 4th as the New Era of GreenJackets Baseball kicks off. 2021 May Single Game Tickets are on sale now and available online www.GreenJacketsBaseball.com. The full promotional schedule; including post-game fireworks shows, giveaways and theme programs will be released by the GreenJackets in the future.

2021 Augusta GreenJackets season seat memberships are on sale now. To learn more about the benefits and to get in on the 2021 action, visit www.gjmembers.comor call (803) 349-WINS (9467).

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