Columbia Fireflies Homestand Preview: September 6-11
Published on September 5, 2022 under Carolina League (CarL)
Columbia Fireflies News Release
COLUMBIA, SC - The Fireflies have one final opportunity to shine at Segra Park during the 2022 campaign, and this series vs the Charleston RiverDogs has playoff implications. The RiverDogs currently sit in first place in the South Division second-half standings, and Columbia is 3.5 games back of Charleston. The Fireflies need to win five of the six games in the series to punch their tickets to the playoffs for the first time in 2022.
Tuesday, September 6: Fireflies vs RiverDogs: 7:05 pm
Wednesday, September 7: Fireflies vs RiverDogs: 7:05 pm
Thursday, September 8: Fireflies vs RiverDogs: 7:05 pm
Friday, September 9: Fireflies vs RiverDogs: 7:05 pm
Saturday, September 10: Fireflies vs RiverDogs: 6:05 pm
Sunday, September 11: Fireflies vs RiverDogs: 5:05 pm
The RiverDogs have been led overall by the incredible depth of the Tampa Bay Rays farm that propelled them to a 2021 Low-A East League title. Tampa's system remains strong-even the 2022 Florida Complex League team was able to play in the championship game again. Lead-off hitter Shane Sasaki has set the table for Charleston all season and he has started to see a flux of power coming from his bat. The outfielder has seven of his eight homers in his last 25 games for Charleston. Bobby Seymour is back with the club, and even after a stint on the injured list, is a top 10 RBI contributor in the league. If that weren't enough, the team now has Cole Wilcox, Tampa Bay's ninth-best prospect according to MLB.com. Wilcox has a 1.80 ERA in two starts since rejoining the RiverDogs this year.
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. Both White Claw Wednesdays are also Trash the Poop Dog Days of Summer where your pup can hang out on the berm with you during the game!
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 Marvel Trivia the second week of the homestand.
GRATEFUL DEAD NIGHT: Columbia's favorite musical tradition at Segra Park is back! We'll have a live band out at the Budweiser Bow Tie Bar, a drum circle and Dead Head vibes all around Segra Park all night long. The first 1,000 fans through the gates will get a tie-dye Mason Grateful Dead t-shirt as gates open at 6 pm. The players will also wear specialty Grateful Dead jerseys that are available for auction at MILBAuctions.com.
WAND AND WIZARDS NIGHT: It's time to step onto the train platform and board the entrance to Segra Park as the Fireflies step onto the playoff train! All magical students and creatures are welcome for our annual Wands and Wizards Night at Segra Park. We'll have plenty of magical moments in our final weekend at Segra Park, including a mystical fireworks show to close out the night.
SUNDAY FUNDAY: The Fireflies want to welcome fans through the gates of Segra Park one last time during the 2022 regular season. We'll have an autograph session on the concourse as gates open and following the game, kids can run the bases.
Carolina League Stories from September 5, 2022
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