Newton Records Fifth Straight Multi-Hit Game in Fireflies Loss
COLUMBIA, SC -Shervyen Newton achieved one of the more impressive feats of the Fireflies season on Wednesday night. The 20-year-old prospect recorded his fifth consecutive multi-hit game in a 2-0 loss against Augusta. For Newton, the two-hit performance pushes his average to a whopping .545 during that five-game span.Newton's multi-hit
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Newton's multi-hit tear matches the longest such streak of 2019 for Columbia (10-10, 34-52). Fireflies catcher
That stat speaks to the value of the two Fireflies hitters, but also perfectly illustrates the dominance of Augusta's (11-9, 47-41) pitching staff during the affair. GreenJackets starter
The Fireflies' less than stellar showing at the plate spoiled an excellent start from
Columbia looks to rebound against the GreenJackets on Thursday at Segra Park in a series-deciding rubber match. Simeon Woods-Richardson (1-8, 4.86) and
In addition to another Budweiser Thirsty Thursday, The Fireflies will be hosting "Pals Night: The One at Segra Park" on Thursday evening. Friends Trivia will take place at the Budweiser Bowtie Bar from 6:00-8:00. You can also buy $1 Bud Lights at the Centerfield Concourse all night, as well as ½ priced draft and fountain drinks.