Hurlers Lead Way to 2-1 Victory in Day Game

Fireflies hold opponent to less than two runs for 13th time in 2023

By John Kocsis Jr.

May 24, 2023

COLUMBIA, SC – The Fireflies pitching staff outdueled the Charleston RiverDogs in a 2-1 win at Segra Park Wednesday afternoon. It was the 13th time this season the Fireflies have held their opponent to one run or less and Columbia is now 5-2 in day games this year. The pitching

COLUMBIA, SC – The Fireflies pitching staff outdueled the Charleston RiverDogs in a 2-1 win at Segra Park Wednesday afternoon. It was the 13^th time this season the Fireflies have held their opponent to one run or less and Columbia is now 5-2 in day games this year.

The pitching was incredible for Columbia again today. Ben Kudrna came out of the gates and was able to burn through five innings, fanning three hitters and not allowing a run. Next, Mack Anglin (H, 3) spun a pair of scoreless frames before giving the ball to Cooper McKeehan (S, 5) who worked the final two innings, allowing one run to close out the 2-1 win.

With Kudrna’s five scoreless innings, he has now allowed only two runs across 21 innings in May (0.86 ERA) to move his overall ERA below four to 3.75 for the first time this season.

The Fireflies got things rolling in the third inning. After Daniel Vazquez drew a one-out walk, Brett Squires laced his 11^th double of the season to the left field corner to score the shortstop and give the Fireflies a 1-0 lead.

Columbia got some insurance in the bottom of the eighth. After Brennon McNair led the frame off with a single to left on the first pitch of the inning, Roger Leyton sent him ome from second with an RBI base knock to double Columbia’s lead to 2-0.

The Fireflies continue their series with the Charleston RiverDogs tomorrow night at Segra Park at 7:05 pm. LHP Frank Mozzicato (1-2, 2.04 ERA) gets the nod for Columbia and Charleston counters with righty Marcus Johnson (0-2, 4.36 ERA).

Tomorrow is a Budweiser Thirsty Thursday at Segra Park. The drink specials are now as easy as 1-2-3. Fans can enjoy $1 fountain sodas, $2 domestic draft beers and $3 craft draft beers and cocktails. Tickets are still available at FirefliesTickets.com.