Columbia Fireflies Homestand Preview: June 7-19
Published on June 6, 2022 under Carolina League (CarL)
Columbia Fireflies News Release
COLUMBIA, SC - The Columbia Fireflies (14-36) are kicking off a 12-game homestand at Segra Park Tuesday, June 7. During the stretch, Columbia will meet with the Augusta GreenJackets (27-24) and the Carolina Mudcats (28-23). The Fireflies are 2-7 against the GreenJackets so far this season, and this is the first time Columbia is playing Carolina in team history.
Tuesday, June 7: Fireflies vs GreenJackets: 7:05 pm
Wednesday, June 8: Fireflies vs GreenJackets: 7:05 pm
Thursday, June 9: Fireflies vs GreenJackets: 7:05 pm
Friday, June 10: Fireflies vs GreenJackets: 7:05 pm
Saturday, June 11: Fireflies vs GreenJackets: 6:05 pm
Sunday, June 12: Fireflies vs GreenJackets: 5:05 pm
Tuesday, June 14: Fireflies vs Mudcats: 7:05 pm
Wednesday, June 15: Fireflies vs Mudcats: 12:05 pm
Thursday, June 16: Fireflies vs Mudcats: 7:05 pm
Friday, June 17: Fireflies vs Mudcats: 7:05 pm
Saturday, June 18: Fireflies vs Mudcats: 6:05 pm
Sunday, June 19: Fireflies vs Mudcats: 5:05 pm
The GreenJackets enter June in the middle of the pack of a polarizing South Division. As of June 2, Augusta's record sat at 24-23, which placed them 10 games behind the Myrtle Beach Pelicans and eight games back of the Charleston RiverDogs for third in the division. Columbia has matched up against Augusta nine times this season and has taken home three wins. Offensively, Brandol Mezquita has paced the team with a .318 average, but a pair of shortstops have stood out for the Atlanta Braves affiliate. Cal Conley leads the team with six homers. The switch hitter has also scored a team-most 34 runs this year and Caleb Durbin has driven in a team-most 28 RBI while swiping 17 bags this season. J.J. Niekro continues to push the envelope with a 2.39 ERA and prospect AJ Smith-Shawver has tallied 55 strikeouts on the campaign.
Meanwhile, Carolina is contending for a top spot in the North division. As of June 2, with a 26-21 record, the Mudcats sit only a half-game back of the Lynchburg Hillcats for the first-half division crown. This is the first time Columbia meets the Mudcats in franchise history. Offensively, Carolina is led by outfielder Arbert Cipion, who has a .292 average, has swiped nine bases and leads the team with 26 runs scored. Carolina's pitching staff has seen Michele Vassalotti factor into many games. The righty is 7-0 with three saves to pair with a 1.64 ERA in 22 innings this season.
MILLER LITE $2 TUESDAY: Stop by Segra Park Tuesday evening for one of our favorite promotions, coming back again for 2022. Enjoy $2 hot dogs, popcorn, fountain sodas and 12 oz cans of Miller Lite as the Fireflies open up a new series.
WHITE CLAW WEDNESDAY: The Fireflies are bringing back a special Wednesday tradition to get fans over the hump day blues! Wednesday, all 16 oz White Claw Seltzers are available at the ballpark for only $5.
BUDWEISER THIRSTY THURSDAY: It's always a beautiful night at Segra Park when you can get half-priced draft beer and fountain sodas. It's even better when you can purchase $2 Bud Lights at the Budweiser Bow Tie Bar. Of course, this Thursday, that's not all that will happen at the Budweiser Bow Tie Bar, make sure to head over early as we'll be hosting a Disney Trivia night where the winners will take home some Fireflies prize packs!
PRIDE NIGHT: June 9 marks the Fireflies second annual Pride Night! As the gates open at 6 pm, we will be hosting a mini Pride Parade on the field, and throughout the game, we will have live music featuring Girl Interrupted at the Budweiser Bowtie Bar. So come on out to the ballpark and enjoy an inclusive night where everyone can have fun!
JURASSIC THEMED T-SHIRTS: Let's take a big look back, at a time long ago when dinosaurs roamed the Earth! That's right, we're going to have Jurassic-themed t-shirts that we are giving away to the first 1,000 fans Friday, June 10, courtesy of Amarok. It's a great way to kick-off MLB Play Ball Weekend, presented by Amarok. You'll want to get to Segra Park early. Gates open at 6 pm and the shirts will go quickly!
BIRDZERK! NIGHT: MLB Play Ball Weekend continues at Segra Park June 11 as America's favorite dancing mascot and inflatable show comes to Segra Park! BirdZerk! will perform between innings at Segra Park and before a spectacular fireworks show to end the night!
MASON'S BIRTHDAY: It's a special Sunday Funday at Segra Park to close out MLB Play Ball weekend, presented by Amarok! That's because it's our favorite what's its birthday! Help Mason celebrate with all of his mascot friends, including Cocky, Ramses, Augie and many others, at Segra Park Sunday, June 12. Make sure to stick around for the after party, as kids can run the bases following the game!
BUSINESS SPECIAL AT SEGRA PARK: Wednesday, June 15, the Fireflies are playing at 12:05 pm at Segra Park, so you can take your lunch break at Segra Park! Take advantage of a special deal, where you can purchase two Palmetto Citizen FCU All-Star tickets, two hot dogs and two 24 oz fountain drinks or two 16 oz domestic draft beers for only $24 dollars! How's that for an incredible deal? Lunch and a ball game is the perfect way to celebrate hump day in the Midlands!
FIRST RESPONDERS NIGHT: Help the Fireflies honor the brave police officers, firefighters, EMT and all others who help respond at the scene of accidents or disasters and give so much to the community. We'll be honoring heroes of the inning at Segra Park and thanking those who give so much to the Midlands area.
NEGRO LEAGUE WEEKEND: The weekend of June 17-19, we'll be honoring the trailblazers of the Negro Leagues in our annual Negro League weekend presented by the South Carolina Department of Social Services, where the Fireflies will become the Newark Eagles for a weekend to help honor Camden native, Larry Doby. Friday, we'll be giving away a t-shirt for the first 1,000 fans, courtesy of Founders Federal Credit Union, to kick off the weekend. Then Saturday, the Josh Gibson Foundation Traveling Exhibit will come to Segra Park, so fans can see historic memorabilia from the Negro Leagues. We'll tie-in the extensive experience by having Sean Gibson, Josh's Great-Grandson speak on the field about some of the hardships and successes that Gibson had during his legendary career. We'll wrap up the evening by providing fans with an incredible fireworks show! Finally, Sunday will be a traditional Sunday Funday where autographs will be signed when gates open and kids can run the bases following the game to close out Negro League Weekend.
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