Homestand Preview: August 3-15

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Tomorrow, he Fireflies began a 12 game homestand over the next 13 days against the Myrtle Beach Pelicans and the Fayetteville Woodpeckers. The Fireflies are playing the Pelicans for the fourth time this season and are welcoming the Woodpeckers to Segra Park for the first time ever.

Tuesday, August 3: Fireflies vs Pelicans: 7:05 pm
Wednesday, August 4: Fireflies vs Pelicans: 7:05 pm
Thursday, August 5: Fireflies vs Pelicans: 7:05 pm
Friday, August 6: Fireflies vs Pelicans: 7:05 pm
Saturday, August 7: Fireflies vs Pelicans: 6:35 pm
Sunday, August 8: Fireflies vs Pelicans: 5:05 pm

Tuesday, August 10: Fireflies vs Woodpeckers: 7:05 pm
Wednesday, August 11: Fireflies vs Woodpeckers: 7:05 pm
Thursday, August 12: Fireflies vs Woodpeckers: 7:05 pm
Friday, August 13: Fireflies vs Woodpeckers: 7:05 pm
Saturday, August 14: Fireflies vs Woodpeckers: 6:35 pm
Sunday, August 15: Fireflies vs Woodpeckers: 5:05 pm

Since the last time the Fireflies have met the Myrtle Beach Pelicans, they were impacted by the trade deadline. When the Chicago Cubs traded away Javier Baez, the big piece the Mets gave up was 2020 first round pick Pete Crow-Armstrong. Armstrong has been placed on the Pelicans active roster. In 2021, the outfielder is hitting .419 in six games and has drawn seven walks to increase his on-base percentage to .563. Overall, the Pelicans enter the series at 36-42 or 1.5 games behind Columbia.

Fayetteville is 33-44 this season, but has struggled mightily on the road this year, compiling just a 13-29 record away from Segra Stadium. Their top prospect is the RHP Alex Santos, who is 1-2 this season with a 3.65 ERA in 24.2 innings. He has held opponents to a .205 average this year. Their best player at the plate is outfielder Jordan Brewer. Brewer has a .265 average across 39 contests this season and has driven in 21 RBI this season.

MILLER LITE $2 TUESDAY: Start off the week right at Segra Park, you can buy tickets starting at $5 and then once you’re in the park, hot dogs, popcorn, fountain sodas and 12 oz cans of Miller Lite are all just $2. Talk about a bargain!

TRASH THE POOP WAG-ALONG WEDNESDAY: Trash the Poop Wag-Along Wednesday is back! Fans with Bojangles Berm tickets can bring their dogs to the park for free. Fans must fill out waivers for their dogs at the gate and dogs must have valid rabies vaccination tags on their collars and remain on a leash at all times. Poop bags will be provided at guest services. K9 Club members will receive a Mason dog tag for their dog that will gain them entry with a waiver on file for the entire season and their dog will receive treats at the game.

WHITE CLAW WEDNESDAY: Wednesday just got more exciting at Segra Park. If you can’t wait until Thirsty Thursday to take advantage of drink specials at the ballpark, then White Claw Wednesday is the night for you. Every Wednesday game at Segra Park will feature $5 White Claws available at concession stands.

BUDWEISER THIRSTY THURSDAY: You’ll want to get to Segra Park right when the gates open at 6 pm each Thursday so you can start celebrating with the Fireflies. All evening long fans will be able to purchase $2 Bud Light pints at the Budweiser Bowtie Bar and throughout the park, fans can gran half-priced draft beer and fountain sodas.

COPA DE LA DIVERSION: Our first weekend of the homestand will be spent celebrating the Midlands LatinX population. During the weekend, the Fireflies will transform into Los Chicharrones de Columbia and on Friday, the first 1,500 fans through the gates will receive a Chicharrones Sugar Skull Bobblehead. If you can’t make it out Friday, don’t worry, the Chicharrones will stick around the entire weekend, wearing their red jerseys Saturday and Sunday as well. Saturday evening, Munnerlyn Pyrotechnics will provide a dazzling fireworks show to cap off the evening.

TEACHER APPRECIATION NIGHT: T-Mobile has helped the Columbia Fireflies to recognize some of the best teachers of the Midlands next Thursday as the Fireflies battle the Fayetteville Woodpeckers. We want to thank all the teachers for the work they do in helping to raise and educate our youth, and we’ll recognize three special teachers with a Neon Apple award from the Columbia Fireflies during the game!

THE 13**TH* *IN THE UPSIDE DOWN:** Stranger Things and an alternate dimension are colliding at Segra Park next Friday. Enter the Upside Down at your own risk. We’ll have plenty of spooky themes to help you get through your Friday the 13th in style, and Carolina Game Labs will be by the Budweiser Bow Tie Bar with pinball machines and fun giveaways!

FAITH AND FAMILY NIGHT FEAT. CHRIS SINGLETON: Columbia International University has sponsored an evening where former Minor League Baseball player Chris Singleton will come out and spread his message of resiliency, forgiveness and unity at the ballpark where fans can enjoy a relaxing evening of music, entertainment and baseball. Stick around after the game when Munnerlyn Pyrotechnics will provide a fascinating fireworks display for all those in attendance.

MASON’S BIRTHDAY PARTY: Last, but certainly not least, next Sunday is Mason’s Birthday Party, presented by Flight! Come join Mason and all his mascot friends who will be in attendance for Sunday’s game against the Fayetteville Woodpeckers.