Columbia's Slump Continues in Lynchburg
May 24, 2022 - Carolina League (CarL)
Columbia Fireflies News Release
River Town at bat for the Columbia Fireflies
(Columbia Fireflies)
COLUMBIA, SC - The Columbia Fireflies gave up seven runs in the first, which led to a 9-1 loss against the Lynchburg Hillcats Tuesday night at Bank of the James Stadium.
Lynchburg (22-17) got the party in the first, pushing Frank Mozzicato (L, 0-1) out of his second start after he recorded only a single out. Mozzicato allowed three hits and issued a pair of walks and all five runners came around to score as the Hillcats tagged the Fireflies (11-29) for seven first inning runs.
Eight of Lynchburg's nine hitters in their lineup got at least one hit and four had multiple hits, as Columbia ceded nine runs in the first five frames.
Will Dion (W, 2-0) spun five innings with nine strikeouts, as Columbia couldn't crack the starter's code.
In the eighth inning, Columbia got on the board. River Town slapped a double up the middle before a Rubendy Jaquez two out base knock brought in Columbia's left fielder. It cut the score to 9-1.
Columbia ended up using three pitchers in relief. Delvin Capellan and Shane Connolly both allowed a pair of runs and Daury Cabrera closed out the game with two scoreless innings from the pen.
The Fireflies continue their series at Lynchburg tomorrow at The Bank of James Stadium at 6:30 pm. RHP Shane Panzini will make his professional debut for the Fireflies and Lynchburg's southpaw Jake Miller (0-1, 5.20 ERA) gets the ball for the home team.
Columbia returns home for a two-week homestand June 7-19 that includes two Budweiser Thirsty Thursdays, two Freebie Fridays, two firework shows and the return of Negro League Weekend! Tickets are available at FirefliesTickets.com.
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