Homestand Preview: July 19-28
COLUMBIA, SC – The Fireflies are home for nine of 10 days after the All-Star Break and the club is celebrating with two fireworks shows, amazing drink specials, a super hero appearance and even Christmas in July! Don’t miss out, buy your tickets at ColumbiaFireflies.com. Ticket Links and Game Times:
Finale at the Joe Suspended Sunday Afternoon
Columbia, SC – Sunday’s game between the Fireflies and the Charleston RiverDogs at Joe Riley Park was suspended due to inclement weather in the top of the third inning with one out. The Fireflies led 2-0 when the storm came through and the game will be resumed at Segra Park
Columbia Falls in Walk-Off Fashion in Charleston
Columbia, SC – The Fireflies got three hits from Austin Charles and three scoreless frames in relief from Ben Hernandez, but it wasn’t enough as Columbia fell 5-4 in walk-off fashion to the Charleston RiverDogs Saturday at Joe Riley Park. Odalys Pegeuro reached on a fielder’s choice with one out
Fireflies Fall 7-1 in Charleston
Columbia, SC – The Fireflies pitching staff issued a season-high 11 walks in an 7-1 loss to the Charleston RiverDogs despite allowing just four hits Friday night at Joseph Riley Park. Charleston drove ahead in the fourth inning. After Narciso Polanco led the frame off with a double, Jhon Diaz
Three Homers, Six-Run Third Lead to 11-6 Win
Columbia, SC – The Fireflies scored double-digits for the ninth time this season behind a six-run third inning and three homeruns to beat the Charleston RiverDogs 11-6 Thursday Night at Joe Riley Park. Columbia scored six runs in the third inning off five hits, including Blake Mitchell’s 12th homer of
Bullpen Throws Four Hitless Innings in 3-1 Loss
Columbia, SC – The Fireflies got the offense moving in the top of the ninth and scored their first run of the series, but were unable to upend the Charleston RiverDogs in a 3-1 loss Wednesday night at Joseph P. Riley Jr. Park. The Fireflies rallied late against Charleston. Blake
Scotty McCreery Headlines Fall Jam at Segra Park
Columbia, SC – You won’t have to wait “Five More Minutes” to find out who the headliner for this year’s Big Red Barn Retreat Fall Jam at Segra Park is. That’s because the Columbia Fireflies, in conjunction with Big Red Barn Retreat and iHeart Media, today announced that country star
Fireflies Blanked in Charleston
Columbia, SC – The Fireflies bullpen offered four scoreless innings, but the offense never jump started as Columbia lost 8-0 to Charleston following a one hour and 16 minute rain delay Tuesday night at Joseph P. Riley Jr. Park. Charleston jumped on the board first in the second inning. Enderson
Fireflies Suspended After Three in Augusta
Columbia, SC – While trailing 6-0 in the top of the fourth inning Saturday at SRP Park, the Columbia Fireflies and Augusta GreenJackets game was suspended due to rain. The game will be completed as part of a doubleheader at SRP Park Tuesday, August 27. The GreenJackets got on the
Pennington Gets Call to the Show
Columbia, SC – Walter Pennington’s contract was purchased by the Kansas City Royals and Friday night he made his Major League debut near his hometown at Coors Field against the Colorado Rockies. Pennington entered the game in a jam and stranded two inherited runners while recording a pair of outs,
Eighth Inning Burst Leads to 8-2 Win
Columbia, SC – The Fireflies used a six-run eighth inning to come from behind to beat the Augusta GreenJackets 8-2 at SRP Park Friday night. After being shutout through the first seven frames, the bats came to life in the eighth inning. Hyungchan Um and Austin Charles led the inning
Late Rally Lifts Fireflies Over GreenJackets
Columbia, SC – The Fireflies bats came alive, scoring three runs in the seventh to give Columbia a 5-2 win over Augusta Thursday night at SRP Park. Columbia regained the lead in the top of the seventh. Lizandro Rodriguez started the inning with a base knock and advanced into scoring
Columbia’s Offense Stalls in Series Finale
COLUMBIA, SC – The Fireflies fell short against Augusta Wednesday evening. Columbia was a combined 0-6 with runners in scoring position. The lineup struck out fourteen times as a collective, two shy of their highest mark in a game this season. Augusta dealt the first blow on the scoreboard and
Solid Pitching Leads to 3-1 Win Tuesday
Columbia, SC – The Fireflies got an excellent game out of four pitchers in a 3-1 win over the Augusta GreenJackets at Segra Park Tuesday night. The bullpen combined for five scoreless innings behind Bernal’s second-consecutive one-run start. Columbia took the lead in the bottom of the third inning. After
Um’s First Homer Spoiled in 10-2 Loss
Columbia, SC – The Fireflies started off their three-game homestand with a 10-2 loss to the Augusta GreenJackets Monday evening at Segra Park. The GreenJackets got on the board first in the top of the second inning. Kade Kern led things off with a single and came around on a
Salon’s Three-Hit Day Leads to 7-3 Win
Columbia, SC – The Fireflies scored seven behind three Dionmy Salon hits in a 7-3 win over the Kannapolis Cannon Ballers Sunday at Atrium Health Ballpark. The win gave Columbia five of six wins over Kannapolis on the week. Dionmy Salon got the scoring started Sunday afternoon. The Fireflies backstop
Homestand Preview: July 1-4
COLUMBIA, SC – The Fireflies are coming back to Segra Park in their quest for a second-half playoff berth. After finishing second in the South Division of the Carolina League in the first half, Columbia is coming out of the gates strong to half number two near the top of
Fireflies No Hit in 6-0 Loss To ‘Ballers
Columbia, SC – The Columbia Fireflies were no hit in a 6-0 loss to the Kannapolis Cannon Ballers Saturday night at Atrium Health Ballpark. Seth Keener, Luke Bell and Matt Altermann combined to no-hit the Fireflies. Keener allowed one walk in six innings where he punched out seven Fireflies and
Fireflies Win Fifth-Straight Friday
Columbia, SC – The Fireflies used a four-run fifth inning and five one-run innings of work from the bullpen to take home a 6-3 win over the Kannapolis Cannon Ballers at Atrium Health Ballpark Friday night. The win was the Fireflies fifth-consecutive, which is their second-longest winning streak of the
Nominate Heroes of the Inning for First Responders Night
Columbia, SC – The Columbia Fireflies are looking for eight local first responders to honor in-game as Heroes of the Inning on First Responders Night Thursday, August 8. A first responder qualifies as any firefighter, law enforcement officer, paramedic, emergency medical technician or any other professional who responds to fire,
Neon Apple Awards Return in 2024
Columbia, SC – The Columbia Fireflies today announced that they are honoring three local Midlands teachers with a Neon Apple Award Sunday, July 28 at Segra Park as a part of Teacher’s Appreciation Night. One elementary school, one middle school and one high school teacher will receive two tickets and
McNair’s Late Blast Leads Fireflies to Victory
Columbia, SC – The Fireflies worked behind a strong day on the mound and a late Brennon McNair homer to win 4-1 over the Kannapolis Cannon Ballers Thursday night at Atrium Health Ballpark. The Fireflies jumped out first again Thursday. In the top of the first inning, Blake Mitchell drew
Bats Add Four in the First in 7-2 Win
Columbia, SC – The Fireflies bats roared out to a 4-0 lead in the first en route to a 7-2 win over the Kannapolis Cannon Ballers Wednesday night at Atrium Health Ballpark. The Fireflies (3-2) exploded out of the gates in the first inning. Erick Torres, Blake Mitchell and Derlin
Charles Leads Charge with Four-Hit Night
Columbia, SC – Elvis Novas came into a bases loaded scenario and stranded runners on the basepaths to earn his first save of 2024 and to give Columbia a 7-5 win Tuesday night over the Kannapolis Cannon Ballers at Segra Park. Austin Charles led the way offensively, going 4-4 with
Taco and Margarita Festival Coming to Segra Park August 17
Columbia, SC – The Columbia Fireflies today announced that they will host their first Taco and Margarita Festival at Segra Park Saturday, August 17. Not only can fans enjoy some world class tacos and margaritas, but there will also be a live DJ, live pro wrestling and more entertainment during