Columbia Fireflies first baseman JC Vanek

Vanek Blast Not Enough as Fireflies Fall 5-4

HICKORY, N.C. - The Fireflies jumped out to a 4-2 lead, but couldn't hold off the Hickory Crawdads in a 5-4 loss at L.P. Frans Stadium. The Crawdads rallied for three runs in the bottom of the seventh to take a late lead. Hector Osorio led the frame off with a single before Jose Gutierrez got a strikeout and was replaced by Henson Leal (BS, 1; L, 0-1). Leal hit a batter and walked the next batter before giving up a two out ... Full Story