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Woods Ties Franchise Record, Sets 2026 MiLB Mark

Lefty punches out 14 in six perfect innings in Fireflies loss
May 10, 2026

KANNAPOLIS, N.C. — Fireflies starter Jordan Woods was phenomenal over six perfect innings, but it wasn’t enough as the Fireflies fell 3-2 to the Kannapolis Cannon Ballers Sunday afternoon at Atrium Health Ballpark.

Jordan Woods dazzled fans at Atrium Health Ballpark with 14 strikeouts to 18 batters faced over a perfect six innings in his start. The 14 strikeouts

Bullpen Works Five Scoreless as Fireflies Win 5-2

Columbia gets back on the winning track behind a strong pitching effort
May 9, 2026

KANNAPOLIS, N.C. — The Fireflies used early offense and five scoreless innings from the bullpen to beat the Kannapolis Cannon Ballers 5-2 Saturday night at Atrium Health Ballpark.

Columbia put up a crooked number in the fourth inning to earn some insurance. Stone Russell bounced a lead-off single to right then JC Vanek drew a walk. After a wild

Late Rally Falls Short in 3-2 Loss

Ricardo gets two late RBI, but Fireflies lose third-straight
May 8, 2026

KANNAPOLIS, N.C. — Yandel Ricardo had a two out RBI double in the sixth and a two out solo homer in the eighth, but it wasn’t enough to overturn the Kannapolis Cannon Ballers. The Fireflies fell 3-2 at Atrium Health Balllpark Friday evening.

Kannapolis started off in a flurry against Columbia. The first five batters reached off of starter Shane Van Dam (L, 1-2). Abraham Nunez tripled and

Homestand Preview: May 12-17

Crawdads come to town for Star Wars night
May 8, 2026

COLUMBIA, S.C. — The force is strong with the team as The Fireflies head home to Segra Park to face The Hickory Crawdads (Class-A, Texas Rangers) in a tilt highlighted by Star Wars night Saturday. The Crawdads enter the series in second place in the South Division as the two teams reach the midway point of the first half.

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Fireflies Work No-Hitter Through 7, But Fall 3-2

Walk-off wild pitch spells the end Thursday night for Columbia
May 7, 2026

KANNAPOLIS, N.C. — The Fireflies didn’t allow a hit over the first seven innings, but Kannapolis kept chipping away late and Columbia fell 3-2 in walk-off fashion Thursday night at Atrium Health Ballpark.

The Fireflies were unable to score the placed runner from second in the top of the 10th inning. In the home half, D’eangelo Tejada sacrificed Arxy Hernandez from

Cerantola Is First Firefly to Make MLB Debut in ‘26

Righty works a scoreless ninth for the Royals Wednesday night
May 7, 2026

COLUMBIA, S.C. — Last night, former Columbia Fireflies pitcher Eric Cerantola made his Major League debut. The righty spun a scoreless ninth inning with a pair of strikeouts for the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium. Cerantola is the 33rd Fireflies player to make his Major League debut and the first to do it during the 2026 season.

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Rain Delay Sinks Fireflies

Columbia gives up five after two hour delay, fall 6-2
May 6, 2026

KANNAPOLIS, N.C. — The Fireflies got their first quality start of the season, but they were unable to hold onto a 2-1 lead after a rain delay and fell 6-2 to the Kannapolis Cannon Ballers at Atrium Health Ballpark Wednesday afternoon.

With Columbia leading 2-1, the tarp came on the field in the

Wolters Dominant Start Leads Fireflies to 7-2 Win

Blake Wolters didn’t allow a hit through first five innings in victory
May 5, 2026

KANNAPOLIS, N.C. — The Fireflies rallied behind a dominant start from Blake Wolters to beat the Kannapolis Cannon Ballers 7-2 in their series opener at Atrium Health Ballpark Tuesday night.

Blake Wolters (W, 2-1) entered the game with the best ERA among qualifying pitchers in the Carolina League and ended up adding another career performance to his resume. The

Five-Run First Pushes Fireflies to Victory

Columbia wins 7-3, heads to Kannapolis Tuesday
May 3, 2026

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. — The Columbia Fireflies rallied behind a five-run first inning to beat the Myrtle Beach Pelicans 7-3 Sunday night at Pelicans Ballpark. Columbia took back-to-back games against Myrtle Beach to close out the six-game set.

The Fireflies bats got off to a hot start Saturday. Henry Ramos singled to start the game and after

Fireflies Hold On Late, Top Pelicans 4-3

Gamble ends it with catch at the wall in ninth
May 3, 2026

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. — Columbia earned its first win of the series in a 4-3 victory over the Myrtle Beach Pelicans Saturday night at Pelicans Ballpark.

Myrtle Beach got the scoring started in the first inning. Alexis Hernandez opened the inning with a single before a pair of walks loaded the bases. Jose Escobar then delivered a two-run single to give the Pelicans an early 2-0 lead.

Columbia broke through in the fifth. Daniel Lopez reached on a fielding error and Josi

Bluey is Back at Segra Park

Meet everyone’s favorite dog Saturday, August 8
May 2, 2026

COLUMBIA, S.C. — The Columbia Fireflies announced today that Bluey is coming back to Segra Park for Bluey at the Ballpark Night presented by Cassell Brothers Home Services Saturday, August 8. Bluey and Bingo will both be at the game and will meet with fans, the Fireflies will host family friendly activities throughout the night and the

Four-Run Seventh Not Enough for Fireflies

Columbia loses fifth-straight, this time in walk-off fashion
May 1, 2026

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. — The Fireflies rallied for four runs in the seventh, but it wasn’t enough, as the Pelicans won in walk-off fashion 8-7 Friday night at Pelicans Ballpark.

The Pelicans came back in the bottom of the ninth inning. Ty Southisene and Michael Carico drew walks to set up the inning and then Logan Poteet singled to third base to plate Southisene and give the Pelicans their

Bullpen Works 6.1 Scoreless in 4-2 Loss

Four-run second unseats Fireflies Thursday night
April 30, 2026

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. — The Fireflies bullpen was firing on all cylinders, but it wasn’t enough as Columbia fell 4-2 to the Myrtle Beach Pelicans Thursday night at Pelicans Ballpark.

The Fireflies cracked the score column first. Yandel Ricardo smashed a one out double in the second and advanced to third on a balk before Roni Cabrera was walked on four

Fireworks With The Phil Tickets On Sale Now

Patriotic event returns to Segra Park for a sixth year
April 15, 2026

COLUMBIA, S.C. — The Columbia Fireflies and the South Carolina Philharmonic today announced that Fireworks with the Phil, presented by Prisma Health, is returning to Segra Park Saturday, June 27. This will be the sixth year that Segra Park will host the patriotic celebration, which includes a concert with the South Carolina Philharmonic Orchestra and an extended fireworks show.

Tickets for the event are $10

Fireflies Late Rally Falls Short in 7-3 Loss

Ramos hits first homer of season in three-hit performance
April 29, 2026

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. — Fireflies outfielder Henry Ramos connected on his first homer of the season as the Fireflies scored three of the last four runs Wednesday at Pelicans Ballpark, but it wasn’t enough as Columbia fell 7-3 to Myrtle Beach.

The Pelicans scored four, unearned runs in the first inning to claim their lead. A fielding error from Josh Hammond on

Four-Run Seventh Not Enough to Claim Opener

Fireflies fall 7-6 Tuesday at Myrtle Beach after late rally
April 28, 2026

COLUMBIA, S.C. — The Columbia Fireflies stormed ahead in the seventh to take a three-run lead, but it wasn’t enough as the Pelicans rallied for four unanswered. Columbia dropped the opener 7-6 at Pelicans Ballpark.

Columbia stormed ahead with a four-run top of the seventh inning. Roni Cabrera belted a broken bat double to left field with one

Fireflies Split Doubleheader, Series with Augusta

Columbia’s staff throws a one-hitter in game one before losing in game two
April 26, 2026

COLUMBIA, S.C. — The Fireflies split their doubleheader with the Augusta GreenJackets Sunday at Segra Park. Columbia took game one 6-2 before dropping game two 4-0. The two teams split the six-game set at Segra Park.

Game One

The Columbia pitching staff paced the way with a 6-2 win in game one over the Augusta GreenJackets. Jose Gutierrez, Max Martin and Jhon Reyes combined for

Fireflies Washed Away April 25, 2026 vs Augusta

The team will make up game during doubleheader tomorrow at 3:30
April 25, 2026

COLUMBIA, S.C. — The Columbia Fireflies and Augusta GreenJackets game scheduled for April 25, 2026 has been postponed due to inclement weather and will be made up as part of a doubleheader tomorrow night at Segra Park at 3:30 pm. Gates for the contest will open at 3 pm.

The two teams will play two, seven inning games that will

Fireflies Fall 11-10 in Back-and-Forth Affair

Double play caps off wild night at Segra Park
April 24, 2026

COLUMBIA, S.C. — The Fireflies mounted three comebacks throughout the nine inning matchup with the Augusta GreenJackets, but ultimately fell short by inches in an 11-10 loss Friday evening at Segra Park.

With one out in the bottom of the ninth and runners on second and third, Connor Rasmussen flew out to centerfield against Matthieu Curtis. On the play, both JC Vanek and Roni Cabrera tried to tag.

Hammond Extends On-Base Streak to 17 Games in Win

Columbia infielder has reached in his first 17 career games
April 23, 2026

COLUMBIA, S.C. — Josh Hammond extended his Carolina League-best on-base streak to 17 games as the Fireflies cruised to an 8-1 victory over the Augusta GreenJackets Thursdsay evening at Segra Park.

Ivan Sosa broke through for the Fireflies in the bottom of the third inning. After Stone Russell drew a walk, Sosa hammered his third round-tripper of the season to grnat Columbia a 2-0 lead. Columbia added an

Ramos Tallies Four Hits in 6-2 Victory

Bullpen tosses four scoreless innings as Fireflies even series
April 22, 2026

COLUMBIA, S.C. — Henry Ramos paced the way with four hits as the Fireflies beat the Augusta GreenJackets 6-2 Wednesday night at Segra Park. The win evened the series at one game apiece. It was Columbia’s second four-hit game of the season. Ramos joins Josh Hammond who completed the feat April 10 vs Myrtle Beach.

Josh Hammond gave the Fireflies their

Fireflies Drop Opener in Extras 7-6

Bryan homers, drives in three in Fireflies loss
April 21, 2026

COLUMBIA, S.C. — The Fireflies tied the game in the eighth inning to force extras, but couldn’t come away with the win as Columbia fell to the Augusta GreenJackets 7-6 in 10 innings at Segra Park Tuesday night.

A wild pitch from Brandon Herbold (L, 1-1) allowed Augusta’s placed runner, Dalton McIntyre to move up to third to kick-off the 10th. Then Caden Merritt flipped

Three-Run Ninth Beats Fireflies in Finale

Columbia splits series with Charleston and heads home Tuesday
April 19, 2026

CHARLESTON, S.C. — The Columbia Fireflies had a four-run fifth inning to take the lead against Charleston Sunday at The Joe, but it wasn’t enough as The RiverDogs rallied to win 8-7.

Dean Moss led the frame off with a solo shot to right field off Andy Basora (BS, 2; L, 0-2). After that, Basora walked Caden Bodine before Cooper Flemming hit his

Three-Run Fifth Pushes Fireflies to 5-2 Win

Fireflies even Series with RiverDogs heading into the weekend
April 17, 2026

CHARLESTON, S.C. — The Fireflies bats tallied 10 hits, which was more than enough to support the Fireflies pitching staff in a 5-2 victory over the Charleston RiverDogs Friday night at The Joe.

The Fireflies got another gem from their starter. Today, Hiro Wyatt worked five one-run innings with a pair of strikeouts to give the ball

Homestand Preview: April 21-26

I-20 Rivalry picks up for the first time in 2026
April 17, 2026

COLUMBIA, S.C. — The Fireflies longest-standing rivalry starts back up this week at Segra Park. Join the team as they battle The Augusta GreenJackets (Class-A, Atlanta Braves). While the teams are playing, check out fireworks, great giveaways and special milestone nights as The Fireflies celebrate their historic 10th anniversary.

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