Estes Awesome, Fireflies respond late for 7-4 win

North Augusta, SC - The GreenJackets led 4-1 heading to the 7th inning, and the Columbia Fireflies scored four times. They took a 5-4 advantage, and never looked back. Columbia added two more on a Tyler Tolbert home run in the 9th inning to win 7-4.

The Jackets will look to take the series with a win tomorrow night.

It was another great performance from Joey Estes. The young right-hander went six-innings allowing just one run. He'd strikeout five and retired the last 11 Fireflies he faced.

Estes was in line for the win, as his offense went to work. A sacrifice fly from Willie Carter gave the Jackets the lead in the third inning at 2-1. Bryson Horne's sacrifice fly made it a 3-1 game.

In the sixth, Stephen Paolini's base-hit scored Landon Stephens. Augusta led 4-1.

Columbia came roaring back against Gabriel Rodriguez in the 7th inning. They'd score four times to take a 5-4 advantage.

In the 9th inning, Matt Schmidt reached on an error. Ben Dum was a strike away from getting out of the inning, but Tyler Tolbert hit his first professional home run. It was the dagger, and Columbia won by a final of 7-4.

NOTES:

• Bryson Horne finished 2-for-2 with two runs scored and an RBI.
• Willie Carter collected his team leading 32nd RBI.
• It's the second time this year Joey Estes has gone six innings.

NEXT HOMESTAND: June 29th-July 4th vs Columbia Fireflies (Kansas City Royals)

Sunday, July 4th, 2021 vs Columbia Fireflies – 6:35 p.m.

• Gates open 5:00pm
• Pre-game concert on the concourse from 5:00-6:15pm.
• It’s our Independence Day Celebration! BACK-TO-BACK days of fireworks shows on July 3rd and 4th! You don’t want to miss it! It’s our biggest BOOMing Fireworks Show of the year presented by TaxSlayer.
• The GreenJackets will also wear their special Independence Day uniforms which will be auctioned off following the game with proceeds benefiting the Boys & Girls Clubs of the CSRA.
• Sunday FUNday presented thanks to Shout 94.7 - Enjoy kid-friendly themes and activities during the game!
• Every Sunday features the Maurice's Piggie Park BBQ Sunday Savings Meal Deal for fans 12 and under to enjoy savings and a delicious menu option.
• Kids Run the Bases

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