Columbia Forces Sunday Rubber Match at Segra Park

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Fireflies Rally Late to Defeat GreenJackets

Columbia Forces Sunday Rubber Match at Segra Park

COLUMBIA, SC: The Augusta GreenJackets (8-14) fell just short against the Columbia Fireflies (14-9) on the road as their I-20 rivals rallied late to take game two by a score of 6-5.

The first runs of the game came in the third inning when the Fireflies took the lead on a two-run single by Omar Hernandez, followed by an RBI single by River Town to put Augusta behind 3-0 after three innings.

In the fifth, the GreenJackets entered the frame with no hits but that didn't stop them from producing a big inning as they loaded the bases thanks to three consecutive walks. Victor De Hoyos came up and he wasted no time as he drilled the first pitch down the left field line to clear the bases and tie the game at three. De Hoyos would later come in and score as Eliezel Stevens brought him home on a single up the middle to make it 4-3 Augusta. They'd add one more run in the inning with a run-producing single by Francisco Floyd as Stevens came in to score to push the GreenJackets' advantage to 5-3.

It would remain a 5-3 game up until the seventh inning when the Fireflies tied it on an RBI double by River Town with a fielder's choice bringing in one more a few batters later to even things up at five apiece.

In the next inning, Columbia used a pair of infield hits to put themselves in business quickly where they would eventually manufacture a run as River Town collected his third RBI of the game a sacrifice fly to left as Kadon Morton's throw to the plate was just barely late as Omar Hernandez scored the go-ahead run to make it 6-5 game in favor of the Fireflies.

The GreenJackets would be shut down in the final inning as they went down in order as Columbia held on to win 6-5, forcing a decisive game three tomorrow night.

Ben Wereski (2-3) was the winning pitching in relief for Columbia with Rob Griswold (3-3) taking the loss for Augusta.

Victor De Hoyos provided the most impactful hit of the night with his base-clearing double in the fifth to tie the game. Eliezel Stevens and Francisco Floyd each collected an RBI in the frame as well with Floyd finishing the night reaching base three times for the second consecutive night.

The final matchup of the 2022 season between the GreenJackets and Fireflies is on Sunday night at 5:05 pm at Segra Park where Augusta can win the three-game set and season series with a victory. AJ Smith-Shawver will draw the start in the finale for the GreenJackets against Ben Kudrna for Columbia.

The next homestand for the GreenJackets is one you will not want to miss as they play host to the first-half champions, Myrtle Beach Pelicans (Chicago Cubs) for a week full of fantastic promotions! The series begins with $2 TWOsday along with a SweetWater Brewing Collectors Cup Night. Wednesday is highlighted by Warrior Wednesday, the Corona Bucket Special, and Baseball Bingo. It’s a special College Night on Thursday as fans are encouraged to rep Orange and Purple with a Purple and Orange Fireworks show to follow the game presented by Tri-Star Contractors, KICKS99 & BOBFM. You’ll want to arrive at SRP Park early on Friday for a Braves Championship Ring Replica Giveaway for the first 1,000 fans, these will go fast! Saturday is Marvel Defender of the Diamond Night where the GreenJackets will where special Marvel Jerseys that will be auctioned off during the game to benefit Walton Options! In addition, there’s live pregame music from the Brand Band from 4:30-5:30 as part of the White Claw Pregame Concert Series with another Fireworks Extravaganza following the game! The homestand concludes with Princess and Villains night on Sunday where fans are encouraged to come dress as their favorite princess or villain!

About SRP Park/Augusta GreenJackets

The Augusta GreenJackets are the Carolina League Single-A Affiliate of the Atlanta Braves playing in the state of the art SRP Park located in North Augusta, SC. The GreenJackets 2022 Game and promotional schedule is out and available online at www.Green-JacketsBaseball.com. 2022 Augusta GreenJackets season seat memberships are on sale now. To learn more about the benefits and to get in on the action, visit www.gjmembers.comor call (803) 349-WINS (9467).

SRP Park is the anchor piece of Riverside Village, a live, work, "playball" development which includes apartment living, retail, restaurants, class "A" office space, and a Crowne Plaza Hotel and Conference Center. To learn more about SRP Park and hosting events and availability, visit www.thesrppark.com.

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