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Hammond Gets Second Four-Hit Game in 7-3 Win

CarL Columbia Fireflies June 25, 2026 - KANNAPOLIS, N.C. - The Fireflies bats blasted through against the Kannapolis Cannon Ballers in a 7-3 win at Atrium Health Ballpark Thursday night. Columbia has now taken the first three games in the series. Columbia got the ball rolling in the third inning. Ivan Sosa started the frame after reaching on a two-base throwing error from Cannon Ballers' starter Truman Pauley (L, 1-7). After that, Josh Hammond doubled off the centerfield wall to move runners to second and third for Sean Gamble. The... Full Story

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Columbia Fireflies Game Notes at Kannapolis 6.25

CarL Columbia Fireflies June 25, 2026 - The Fireflies continue their series with the Kannapolis Cannon Ballers tonight at Atrium Health Ballpark at 7:05 pm. RHP Shane Van Dam (1-5, 5.44 ERA) toes the rubber for Columbia and Kannapolis counters with RHP Truman Pauley (1-6, 6.29 ERA). The Fireflies return home for 12 games in 13 days from June 30-July 12. The team will celebrate America's 250th birthday with the biggest fireworks show of the year, Saturday, July 4 and will continue with fireworks and a patriotic theme all weekend tha... Full Story

Noworyta Gets 100th Win Behind Strong Start

CarL Columbia Fireflies June 24, 2026 - KANNAPOLIS, N.C. - The Fireflies bats worked behind a strong start from Ryan McDonagh to claim their second-straight win over Kannapolis, this time 4-1 Wednesday afternoon at Atrium Health Ballpark. The win was Manager David Noworyta's 100th regular season victory as the Fireflies skipper. In the eighth frame, Columbia got some insurance. JC Vanek and Yandel Ricardo got back-to-back singles before Hyungchan Um was hit by a pitch to load the bases with no one out. Angel Ramirez lifted a sacrif... Full Story

Columbia Fireflies Game Notes at Kannapolis 6.24

CarL Columbia Fireflies June 24, 2026 - The Fireflies continue their series with the Kannapolis Cannon Ballers at Atrium Health Ballpark this afternoon at 12:05 pm. RHP Ryan McDonagh (0-0, 3.60 ERA) takes the hill for Columbia and Kannapolis counters with RHP Alexander Martinez (1-4, 7.15 ERA). The Fireflies return home for 12 games in 13 days from June 30-July 12. The team will celebrate America's 250th birthday with the biggest fireworks show of the year, Saturday, July 4 and will continue with fireworks and a patriotic theme all... Full Story

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