Bullpen’s Scoreless Streak Continues in 6-1 Loss
COLUMBIA, SC – The Fireflies five-game winning streak ended in 6-1 fashion behind an Augusta GreenJackets power surge Thursday night at Segra Park. Jace Grady powered the majority of the scoring for the GreenJackets (8-10). He homered in the third and fourth innings, driving in three runs for Augusta. His
Fireflies Rally Behind Bullpen in 6-5 Win
COLUMBIA, SC – The one-run fun continued Wednesday night at Segra Park. The Fireflies scored four unanswered to overtake the Augusta GreenJackets in the seventh and hold on for a 6-5 win. The Fireflies are now 3-4 in one-run games this season. Austin Charles led the seventh off with an
Great Pitching, Four-run eighth lead Fireflies to Win
COLUMBIA, SC – The Columbia Fireflies worked their second shutout of the season amid a scoring flurry as they took the opener 8-0 against the Augusta GreenJackets at Segra Park Tuesday morning. Ethan Bosacker (W, 1-0) continued to flourish for the Fireflies. The righty spun five scoreless innings with four
Homestand Preview: April 23-28
COLUMBIA, SC – The Fireflies return home tomorrow for a six-game stand with the Augusta GreenJackets (Class-A Affiliate of the Atlanta Braves). Columbia currently stands alone in first place in the South Division with a 9-5 record on the year. The two teams faced-off in a three-game set to start
Columbia’s April 21 Contest at The Joe Postponed
CHARLESTON, SC – The Fireflies game scheduled today in Charleston has been postponed due to inclement weather. The game will be made up as part of a doubleheader during the week-long series the two teams will play at Segra Park from May 14-19. The exact date of the makeup has
Late Offense Pushes Columbia to 3-1 Victory
CHARLESTON, SC – The Fireflies added some late runs behind another stellar pitching performance to take their third-consecutive game over the Charleston RiverDogs 3-1 Saturday night at Joseph P. Riley Jr. Park. The Fireflies edged ahead in the top of the eighth inning. Erick Torres reached on a fielder’s choice
Bullpen Stymies Late Rally, Fireflies win 3-2
CHARLESTON, SC – The Fireflies kept Charleston off the board until the ninth inning as they won 3-2 over the Charleston RiverDogs Friday evening at Joseph P. Riley Jr. Park to even their series at two games a piece heading into the weekend. Felix Arronde (W, 2-0) continued his magnificent
Four-Run Eighth Propels Fireflies to Victory
CHARLESTON, SC – The Fireflies offense rallied behind the bat of Erick Pena, who started the scoring in a four-run eighth that propelled Columbia to a 7-3 win over the Charleston RiverDogs at Joseph P. Riley Jr. Park Thursday night. Blake Mitchell was the first to reach base in the
Bosacker Quality Start Not Enough in 3-2 Loss
CHARLESTON, SC – The Fireflies couldn’t take advantage of the pitching staff’s first quality start of the 2024 season as they fell 3-2 in walk-off fashion to the Charleston RiverDogs Wednesday Night at Joseph P. Riley Jr. Park. Nicholas Regalado (L, 1-1) tossed a scoreless eighth and fanned the first
Fireflies Come Up Short in Opener vs Charleston
COLUMBIA, SC – The Fireflies jumped out to a quick lead, but couldn’t hold on as the club fell to the Charleston RiverDogs 3-2 Tuesday afternoon at Joseph P. Riley Jr. Park. The Fireflies crossed the plate first in Tuesday’s showdown. In the top of the second, Drew Dowd hit
Patteson Named Carolina League Pitcher of the Week
COLUMBIA, SC – The Columbia Fireflies, in conjunction with the Major League Baseball, are pleased to announce that Hunter Patteson has been named the Carolina League Pitcher of the week for the week of April 8-14. This is the Fireflies first League Player of the Week Award of the 2024
Bats Cruise in 12-5 Sunday Showdown
COLUMBIA, SC – The Fireflies offense came out in a hurry, scoring six runs in the first two frames on the way to a 12-5 win over the Myrtle Beach Pelicans Sunday evening at Segra Park. The Fireflies were able to swipe five of six games in their first home
Fireflies Secure Series Win, Shutout Pelicans
COLUMBIA, SC – The Fireflies clinched a series victory Saturday with a decisive 9-0 victory over the Myrtle Beach Pelicans at Segra Park. It was the Fireflies first shutout of 2024 and their first shutout since Mauricio Veliz, Elvis Novas and Jacob Widener blanked Myrtle Beach by the same score
Offense Stays Hot in 10-6 Victory Over Birds
COLUMBIA, SC – The Fireflies offense has been swinging the bat well this week, and that continued in Friday’s 10-6 win over the Myrtle Beach Pelicans at Segra Park. The turning point for Columbia came in the fourth inning. After back-to-back one out errors allowed Lizandro Rodriguez and Milo Rushford
Fireflies Bounce Pelicans 18-9 Thursday
COLUMBIA, SC –The Fireflies pounced on Myrtle Beach’s bullpen again Thursday night, drawing 10 walks and scoring 15 runs in an 18-9 win Thursday night at Segra Park. The sixth inning was the big one for Columbia. Jack Patterson came into the game with Columbia leading 7-6 and allowed a
Fireflies Comeback Falls Short in 11 Frames
COLUMBIA, SC – For the second-consecutive evening, the Columbia Fireflies were able to come from behind and tie the game in the ninth inning, but Wednesday night they were unable to walk away with the win as they fell 8-6 in 11 innings to the Myrtle Beach Pelicans at Segra
Wild Pitch Walk-Off Caps Opening Night
AUGUSTA, SC – The Fireflies showed excellent patience at the plate, drawing four walks to set up a walk-off wild pitch to score Erick Torres to beat the Myrtle Beach Pelicans 6-5 Tuesday night at Segra Park. Columbia entered the ninth inning trailing 5-4. After a Jhonny Perdomo line out
Fireflies Seeking Pink Night Warriors of the Inning Nominees
COLUMBIA, SC – The Columbia Fireflies today announced that they are searching for Breast Cancer Warriors to be honored throughout Pink Night at Segra Park, Thursday, May 7. The Fireflies will recognize a local breast cancer warrior each inning during the game. Warriors may survivors, those who are currently fighting
Homestand Preview: April 9-14
COLUMBIA, SC – The Fireflies open their 2024 home slate at Segra Park against their in-state rival, the Myrtle Beach Pelicans. This is the first time the two teams play in 2024, but in 2023, the Fireflies claimed 13 of 24 games against the Pelicans. Ticket Links and Game Times:
Pitching Retires Final 20 GreenJackets in 4-1 Win
AUGUSTA, SC – The Fireflies took the series finale 4-1 behind some incredible pitching from Felix Arronde and Hunter Patteson against the Augusta GreenJackets at SRP Park Sunday evening. Arronde (W, 1-0) finished his night after five innings of work with seven punchouts, two hits and only one run allowed.
No Earned Runs Score in Opening Day Duel
AUGUSTA, SC – The Fireflies pitching staff was up to the task on Opening Night. The club didn’t allow an earned run and fanned 14 Augusta GreenJackets hitters in a 2-1 loss at SRP Park Friday evening. Mauricio Veliz started the game off fanning the first six hitters he saw.
WIS to Broadcast 12 Columbia Fireflies Home Games for 2024 Season
Columbia, SC – April 5, 2024 – WIS announced today that in partnership with the Columbia Fireflies, it will broadcast a schedule of 12 Fireflies home games for the 2024 Minor League Baseball season. “We’re very excited to bring more local sports to more fans for free,” said WIS Vice
Fireflies Announce 2024 Opening Day Roster
COLUMBIA, SC – The Columbia Fireflies, in conjunction with the Kansas City Royals, today announced their 2024 Opening Day Roster. The roster is stuffed to the gills with talent for manager Jesus Azuaje, including the Royals top two 2023 draftees, 15 returners from the 2023 season and a handful of
Fireflies to Host Meet the Team Event April 3
COLUMBIA, SC – The Columbia Fireflies today announced that they will host a Meet the Team Event Wednesday, April 3 at Segra Park, where fans can get their first look at the 2024 Fireflies and get autographs from the full team. This will be the first time that new Manager
Meet Bluey With the Fireflies Newest Fan Experience Package
COLUMBIA, SC – Everybody’s favorite Australian pup, Bluey, is coming to Segra Park for Bluey at the Ballpark presented by Cassell Brothers Home Services Saturday, June 22. While Bluey will be available throughout the game to meet as many fans as possible, the Fireflies have announced a new Gameday Experience