Heavyweight Fight Goes to GreenJackets

North Augusta, SC - The GreenJackets and Fireflies were both looking for the knockout blow on Friday night. Augusta found it in the 8th inning. Willie Carter's double off the wall scored Cade Bunnell, and the Jackets hung on for a 9-8 win.

Augusta has now won three of their last four. They guaranteed a series split heading into the final two games of the series.

The Fireflies left 16 men-on-base for the game. It started early when they scored just one run in the first two innings and left the bases loaded in both frames. With Columbia leading 2-1 in the fourth, Stephen Paolini hit his first home run of the season. A three-run bomb gave the Jackets a 4-2 advantage.

The Columbia offense was relentless though, and took advantage of 12 walks from GreenJackets pitchers. Juan Carlos Negret and Kale Emshoff hit back-to-back home runs in the sixth inning. Columbia led 6-4. The GreenJackets tied it at six on a Jose Bermudez double, and a passed ball to score Bermudez, in the sixth inning.

But, Negret went to work again.

In the seventh inning, Negret hit his third home run of the series, and his second of the night to put Columbia in front, 8-6. All three of his hits in the series have been home runs.

Victor De Hoyos wasn't phased. His two run blast, in the 7th inning, tied the game. Carter's double came in the 8th inning to give the Jackets the lead for good. It was his only hit of the night.

Justin Yeager pitched 2.1 scoreless frames to get the win. Of the five GreenJackets who pitched Friday, Yeager was the only one to not allow a run. He'd strikeout Emshoff and Felix Familia to end the game.

NOTES:

• Landon Stephens goes 3-for-4 with two runs and an RBI
• Justin Yeager is now 5-0 on the season
• Cody Birdsong finishes 2-for-4 and has a four game hitting streak.

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

Saturday, July 3rd, 2021 vs Columbia Fireflies – 6:35 p.m.

• Gates Open at 5:00pm
• The White Claw Concert Series continues with a Pre-game Concert
• Guests can enjoy $2 Off White Claw from 5:00 until first pitch
• It’s our MEGA BOOMing Independence Day Celebration! BACK-TO-BACK days of fireworks shows on July 3rdand 4th! You don’t want to miss it!
• The GreenJackets will also wear their special Independence Day uniforms which will be auctioned off following the game on July 4th with proceeds benefiting the Boys & Girls Clubs of the CSRA.
• Another Saturday, another Anthony and London Thaun State Farm Family Saturday! Come on out and cheer on the Jackets!
• Media Sponsor: KICKS99

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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