Fireflies Drop Rain-Shortened Opener in Lexington
LEXINGTON, KY - Columbia dropped its series-opener in Lexington, 3-0, on Monday night. The game was called in the eighth inning at 10:03 ET after a 30-minute rain delay. The Fireflies' three-game win streak was snapped. Both of Lexington's runs in the second and third innings scored on wild pitches.
LEXINGTON, KY - Columbia dropped its series-opener in Lexington, 3-0, on Monday night. The game was called in the eighth inning at 10:03 ET after a 30-minute rain delay. The Fireflies' three-game win streak was snapped.
Both of Lexington's runs in the second and third innings scored on wild pitches. Outside of those two missteps, Fireflies starter Briam Compusano (L, 1-1) was particularly solid. The righty, who was added to the roster to make the spot start on Monday, scattered just four hits over four innings and struck out four.
The following three frames were shut-out innings of work for Columbia (31-30) reliever
Lexington (34-29) pulled ahead, 3-0, when
Columbia and Lexington battle in the second game of the series on Tuesday at 7:05 ET from Whitaker Bank Ballpark. The Fireflies are expected to throw righty
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