Columbia Fireflies Homestand Preview: April 7-12
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Columbia Fireflies Homestand Preview: April 7-12

Published on April 3, 2026 under Carolina League (CarL)
Columbia Fireflies News Release


COLUMBIA, S.C. - The Fireflies are back for the 2026 season and they'll kick their historic 10th anniversary season off with a rivalry series against The Myrtle Beach Pelicans (Class-A, Chicago Cubs). To start the tin-anniversary, Columbia is giving out magnet schedules and rally towels and delighting fans with fireworks this series at Segra Park!

Ticket Links and Game Information:

Opening Night presented by Charbroil

Tickets: Tuesday, April 7 at 7:05 pm

Be there for the very first pitch of The Fireflies 10th Anniversary season! The team will be celebrating our history-making 2025 campaign by displaying the Carolina League South Division Championship banner.

CVETs Dog Days of Summer

Tickets: Wednesday, April 8 at 7:05 pm

It's the dog days of summer and you can bring your favorite canine with you to the game tonight! That's right, when you purchase a lawn ticket, your dog gets in FREE. While you pet all of the dogs, enjoy a 2026 magnet schedule giveaway courtesy of Service Experts.

First Responders Night presented by South Carolina Department of Public Safety

Tickets: Thursday, April 9 at 7:05 pm

This is the night to celebrate and recognize those who keep the Midlands running through the rain and hot summer days. A special thank you to our firefighters, emergency medical, paramedics, law enforcement, and road-side safety personnel who help keep the Midlands safe. It's also a Budweiser Thirsty Thursday where fans can enjoy $1.50 Budweiser and $4 16 oz Bud Light and Michelob Ultra.

Neon Night presented by Cassell Brothers Home Services

Tickets: Friday, April 10 at 7:05 pm

Segra Park is glowing up! The first 1,000 fans through the gates will receive a Neon Rally Towel to celebrate The Fireflies 2025 South Division Championship to kick-off The Fireflies annual spirit night at Segra Park!

8-Bit Baseball Bash presented by Whataburger

Tickets: Saturday, April 11 at 6:05 pm

Power up for a night of retro gaming fun with everyone's favorite Italian plumber brothers! Enjoy video game-themed entertainment throughout the night, capped off with a spectacular post-game fireworks show. Let's-a-glow Segra Park!

Sensory Safe Night

Tickets: Sunday, April 12 at 5:05 pm

Kids Sunday Funday is back and better than ever! The game starts early at Segra Park, so everyone can stay in their routine for school Monday, but the fun doesn't stop after nine innings! Following the game, kids can run the bases thanks to Bang Back Pinball Lounge and the Fireflies will host a full-team autograph session on the field. It's also Sensory Safe Night, where we'll be turning the volume down to be accomodating to those with sensory sensitivities. We'll also have a special sensory zone on The Scout Deck for fans to utilize.

Scouting the Opponent

The Myrtle Beach Pelicans (Class A, Chicago Cubs) last saw the Fireflies in the 2025 Carolina League South Division Playoff Series. The Fireflies swept the Pelicans in a best-of-three series to advance to the Carolina League Championship Series.

This year, the Pelicans have a host of great talent, including five of the Chicago Cubs' top 30 prospects according to MLB Pipeline. Their top prospect is the Cubs' eighth-ranked prospect, outfielder Josiah Hartshorn. The 19-year-old was selected in the sixth round of the 2025 draft. Last night, Hartshorn drew four walks in six plate appearances in his first Carolina League action. Corner infielder Cole Mathis returns to the beach. Mathis struck out swinging to end Game 2 of the Carolina League South Division Series at Segra Park and send the Fireflies to the Championship Series.

The club's top pitching prospect is righty Dominick Reid. Reid has an exceptional changeup and last year led college arms in strikeouts via the changeup with 66 such offerings. RHP Jostin Florentino is also back with the Pelicans after recording a 1.96 ERA in 11 games (10 starts) with the Pelicans in 2025.

For season ticket memberships or ticket information, please visit www.ColumbiaFireflies.com.

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