Milo Rushford of the Columbia Fireflies

Magic Number Shrinks to One with 5-Run Ninth

ZEBULON, N.C. - The Columbia Fireflies batted around in the ninth to score five to upset the Carolina Mudcats 7-4 at Five County Stadium. With the win, Columbia's magic number was trimmed to one to clinch their first playoff berth in team history. Stone Russell led the ninth off with a double to set the tone. After that, Hyungchan Um doubled to left to move runners to second and third with no outs. Brennon McNair reached on... Full Story