Fireflies Rally Not Enough in 12-5 Loss

COLUMBIA, SC – The Fireflies started on the wrong foot Friday, surrendering 12 runs to the Augusta GreenJackets before they could find the score column. Columbia ultimately lost 12-5 at Segra Park.

The rally started when Erick Peña hit his seventh homer of the season in the bottom of the sixth. The next inning, Austin Charles lined a two RBI double down the left field line to plate Jean Ramirez and Omar Hernandez and then Lizandro Rodriguez singled to right to score Charles to make it a 12-4 contest. A wild pitch from Seth Keller scored Daniel Vazquez to give Columbia their final run.

The Fireflies bats had plenty of chances. They went 2-14 with runners in scoring position and had the same amount of hits as Augusta, but fell short by seven.

Walks were the difference in the game. The Fireflies pitching staff issued nine walks, with Adrian Solano leading the way with five walks. All five came around to score, three on a Bryson Worrell homer. Worrell finished the game 3-5 and a double shy of the cycle.

Frank Mozzicato (L, 2-5) was knocked out of the game in the second inning. After allowing a soft lead-off single to Bryson Worrell, the lefty punched out the next two hitters. Next, six-consecutive GreenJackets hitters reached base safely to score

The Fireflies kick-off their Independence Day weekend with a 6:05 tilt against the Augusta GreenJackets at Segra Park. RHP Shane Panzini (1-5, 3.24) takes the ball for Columbia and Augusta counters with RHP Spencer Schwellenbach (3-2, 2.76 ERA).

Tomorrow night is Nickelodeon’s SpongeBob SquarePants night at Segra Park! Are you ready!? Fans can meet SpongeBob and Patrick, bid for their chance to win game-worn SpongeBob SquarePants jerseys and stick around afterwards for an incredible fireworks display. Tickets are available at FirefliesTickets.com.