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Mitchell Tabbed as 2024 Carolina League All-Star

Top 100 Prospect and Royals 2023 Top Pick Rewarded for Stellar Season
September 18, 2024

Columbia, SC – The Columbia Fireflies, in conjunction with the Carolina League and Major League Baseball, today announced that catcher Blake Mitchell has been named a Carolina League All-Star. The Sinton High School product finished the season with a Carolina League-best 18 homers, tied with Andy Garriola and Luis Castillo.

Fireflies Lose Wild Finale 8-7

Late rally comes up short at Segra Park
September 8, 2024

Columbia, SC – The Fireflies rallied, scoring a pair of runs in the final inning, but couldn’t overcome the Charleston RiverDogs, as they fell 8-7 in the final game at Segra Park in 2024 Sunday night. With Erick Torres and Derlin Figueroa on the basepaths, Austin Charles smashed a high

Bernal’s Excellent Start Spoiled in 1-0 Loss

Fireflies lose 1-0 in 10 innings in front of sell-out crowd
September 7, 2024

Columbia, SC – The Fireflies pitching staff didn’t allow a run in regulation, but the bats weren’t able to come through as Columbia fell 1-0 to the Charleston RiverDogs in 10 innings at Segra Park Saturday night. The Fireflies played in front of their second sell-out crowd of the season

Fireflies Shutout By RiverDogs on Grateful Dead Night

Martin’s scoreless five inning start not enough in 8–0 loss
September 6, 2024

COLUMBIA, SC – A five-run top of the ninth sealed the deal as the Fireflies fell 8-0 to the Charleston RiverDogs Friday evening at Segra Park. Logan Martin started the game on the mound for the Fireflies. The former Kentucky Wildcat spun another gem Friday, pitching five innings of scoreless

Five-Run Sixth Propels Fireflies to 68th Win

Columbia matches 2017 for most wins in franchise history
September 5, 2024

Columbia, SC – The Fireflies walked a tight-rope with the Charleston RiverDogs but came out on top 7-6 thanks to a five-run sixth inning. The win was the Fireflies 68th win of the season, which is tied with the 2017 Fireflies for the most in a single season in franchise

Figueroa lifts Fireflies to 7-0 Win on Two Homer Night

Columbia earns ninth shutout of the 2024 season
September 4, 2024

Columbia, SC – Derlin Figueroa supplied the offense with a two homer evening and the Fireflies used three pitchers to secure their ninth shutout of the season in a 7-0 win over the Charleston RiverDogs Wednesday night at Segra Park. The Fireflies jumped on the scoreboard quickly in the bottom

Doubleheader Sweep Eliminates Fireflies from Playoffs

Arronde, Marte combine for nine, one-run innings in pair of losses
September 3, 2024

Columbia, SC – The Fireflies starting pitching was incredible out of the shoot, allowing one run over 9.1 innings in the doubleheader Tuesday, but Columbia was swept 3-2 and 2-1 by the Charleston RiverDogs and subsequently eliminated from playoff contention for the 2024 season. Game One Charleston rallied in the

Homestand Preview: September 3-8

Fireflies close out 2024 with three-consecutive fireworks shows
September 2, 2024

COLUMBIA, SC – The Columbia Fireflies are in a playoff hunt, and this homestand it’s more important than ever to pack Segra Park! Columbia takes on the first-place Charleston RiverDogs for seven games over six days to decide who represents the South Division in the 2024 Carolina League playoffs. Ticket

Walk-Off Loss Sets Up Sweep to Clinch Playoff

Fireflies need to win their final seven to win the second half title
September 1, 2024

Columbia, SC – The Fireflies were locked in a pitcher’s duel again vs the Augusta GreenJackets, but fell in walk-off fashion 2-1 Sunday night. The Fireflies sit 6.5 games behind the Charleston RiverDogs and now need to win their final seven games of the season to clinch the franchise’s first

Columbia Bounces Back vs Augusta Saturday

Martin sets tone in 5-2 win at SRP Park
August 31, 2024

Columbia, SC – The Columbia Fireflies rallied behind starter Logan Martin as they beat the GreenJackets 5-2 Saturday night at SRP Park. Logan Martin (W, 4-3) led the way for Columbia. The righty punched out seven over five scoreless innings before he passed the ball to the bullpen. Henson Leal

Rare Lapse from Bullpen Costs Fireflies in 5-4 Loss

Fireflies close out 2024 with three-consecutive fireworks shows
August 30, 2024

Columbia, SC – The Fireflies bullpen had a rare spot of trouble against the Augusta GreenJackets as Columbia fell 5-4 Friday night at SRP Park. Harry Owen played hero for the GreenJackets, smashing a game-winning two-run homer in the eighth inning off Mason Miller (L, 0-1) to reverse the score

Throwing Miscues Lead to 2-1 Loss

Two errors in the fifth allow Augusta to score only runs since Tuesday
August 29, 2024

Columbia, SC – The Fireflies pitching staff continued to roll Thursday against the Augusta GreenJackets at SRP Park, but a few throwing errors allowed the GreenJackets to score two in the fifth, as Columbia fell 2-1 in the fourth game of the series. Both starting pitchers got out to strong

Arronde Sets Tone for Fireflies 8th Shutout of 2024

Bats bring home three in the ninth to complete the win
August 28, 2024

Columbia, SC – The Fireflies pitching staff blanked the Augusta GreenJackets 3-0 behind a strong start from Felix Arronde Wednesday night at SRP Park. The shutout was Columbia’s eighth of the 2024 season. Felix Arronde set the tone for the Fireflies pitching staff Wednesday night. The righty spun five hitless

Fireflies Rally for Doubleheader Split

Fireflies are now 3.5 games behind first place
August 27, 2024

Columbia, SC – The Fireflies rallied behind the bullpen and a late Austin Charles homer to split a doubleheader with the GreenJacketsa. Columbia lost the first game 8-0 before winning the second game 6-5. Game One Columbia continued their game with Augusta from July 6, trailing 6-0 in the fourth

Columbia Loses Back-and-Forth Finale at Segra Park

Fireflies lose 7-6 in 10 innings vs the FredNats Sunday
August 25, 2024

Columbia, SC – The Fireflies dropped a spectacular back-and-forth series finale 7-6 in 10 innings vs the Fredericksburg Nationals at Segra Park Sunday evening. Nick Peoples tied the game in the ninth inning. He smacked a one out solo homer off Ismael Michel to bring the score to 5-5. It

Columbia’s Pitching Staff Notches Seventh Shutout of 24

The Fireflies beat Fredericksburg 4-0 Saturday
August 24, 2024

COLUMBIA, SC – The Fireflies rode a hot start from Hiro Wyatt and four shutout innings from the bullpen to a 4-0 win over the Fredericksburg Nationals at Segra Park Saturday night. The win was their seventh shutout of the 2024 season. The Fireflies wasted no time leaving their mark

Fireflies Fall 6-1 to FredNats Friday at Segra Park

Hansell matches career-best strikeout total in relief outing
August 23, 2024

Columbia, SC – The Fireflies fell 6-1 to the Fredericksburg Nationals Friday night at Segra Park. The club has lost three of their first four games this week and after a Charleston RiverDogs win are now four games back of first on the season. Josh Hansell was a bright spot

Um Gets Two RBI in 5-2 Loss

Michel twirls two scoreless innings to move ERA to 1.42
August 22, 2024

Columbia, SC – The Fireflies started a rally behind a Hyungchan Um two RBI single, but couldn’t complete it, as they fell to the Fredericksburg Nationals 5-2 Thursday night at Segra Park. Fredericksburg exploded out of the gates. Elijiah Green started things off, lacing a double down the third base

Pitching Staff Shuts Down FredNats in 4-1 Win

Late rally moves Fireflies three games back of first place
August 21, 2024

Columbia, SC – The Fireflies bats rallied late behind another excellent pitching performance to beat the Fredericksburg Nationals 4-1 at Segra Park Wednesday night. The win moved the Fireflies just three games back of the Charleston RiverDogs for first place in the South Division. Columbia rallied late against the FredNats.

Bullpen Tosses Four Scoreless in 6-4 Loss

Fireflies lose opener vs Fredericksburg at Segra Park
August 20, 2024

Columbia, SC – The Columbia Fireflies bullpen tossed four scoreless, but it wasn’t enough as the team lost 6-4 Tuesday night to the Fredericksburg Nationals at Segra Park. Elijah Green made the difference in the fifth. With one out and Brenner Cox and Jorgelys Mota on the basepaths, Green smashed

Bernal Claims Carolina League Pitcher of the Week

Righty wins the award for the second time in his career
August 19, 2024

Columbia, SC – The Columbia Fireflies, in conjunction with the Carolina League and Major League Baseball, today announced that right-handed pitcher Jonatan Bernal has been named the Carolina League Pitcher of the Week for the week of August 12-18. Bernal cruised through his start vs the Myrtle Beach Pelicans August

Homestand Preview: August 20-25

August 19, 2024

COLUMBIA, SC – The Columbia Fireflies welcome the Fredericksburg Nationals to Segra Park this week for the first time in the 2024 season. The Fireflies are within striking distance of their first playoff berth in franchise history, but are playing against the top North Division team in the second half.

Fireflies Hold Off Late Rally to Claim Series

Columbia’s win distances them from the pack in second in South Division
August 18, 2024

Columbia, SC – The Fireflies held off a late rally to beat the Myrtle Beach Pelicans 6-4 and claim a series victory on the road at Pelicans Ballpark Sunday evening. The win kept Columbia within three games of the Charleston, who swept a doubleheader Sunday and distanced them from the

Moss Gets First Homer in 5-1 Win

Fireflies get back on track behind new bat’s blast
August 17, 2024

Columbia, SC – The Columbia Fireflies rallied behind a Callan Moss three-run blast in the eighth to beat the Myrtle Beach Pelicans 5-1 Saturday night at Pelicans Ballpark. Callan Moss drove home the nail in the coffin in the top of the eighth. Moss smashed a three-run homer to score

Arronde Quality Start Not Enough in 2-1 Loss

Fireflies starter worked his team-best seventh quality start this season
August 16, 2024

Columbia, SC – The Fireflies got another excellent start from Felix Arronde, but they were unable to beat the Pelicans, falling 2-1 Friday night at Pelicans Ballpark. Felix Arronde (L, 4-7) posted another quality start—his team-leading seventh of the season. The righty spun six innings, striking out seven Pelicans while