Brady McConnell of the Columbia Fireflies

Early Pitching Woes Bury Fireflies

COLUMBIA, S.C. - The Fireflies pitching staff gave up runs in each of the first three innings and ended up dropping Friday night's contest to Kannapolis 6-2 at Atrium Health Ballpark. Cruz Noriega (L, 0-1) got the start for Columbia and gave up three bombs to Kannapolis in the first three innings. In total, he allowed four runs, all earned off five hits in four innings. DJ Gladney started things off for Kannapolis (2-14) wi... Full Story