Eight in the Third Seals Fireflies Fate
May 5, 2022 - Carolina League (CarL)
Columbia Fireflies News Release
Guillermo Quintana of the Columbia Fireflies
(Columbia Fireflies)
COLUMBIA, SC - The Fireflies rallied, but couldn't overcome allowing eight runs in the third inning to the Delmarva Shorebirds as they lost 11-8 Thursday evening at Segra Park.
The breaking point inning for the Fireflies (8-16) was the third inning. After Eric Cerantola twirled a pair of scoreless frames, he handed the ball to Samuel Valerio (L, 0-1), who did not record an out. Valerio allowed five hits and walked a trio of Shorebirds (8-16) before getting the hook, but at that point, the damage was done and the Shorebirds led 8-3.
Columbia got the bats started early, scoring three runs in the first. Darryl Collins singled for the only hit of the frame, but Ryan Long gifted Columbia with three walks, and Enrique Valdez reached on an error to score a pair of those as the Fireflies took a 3-0 lead to the second.
The Fireflies tried to claw away at the Shorebirds' lead. It all started with an excellent relief appearance from Delvin Capellan, who allowed a single run across five innings out of the pen. That allowed the bats the opportunity to make something happen.
Carter Jensen got the party started in the bottom of the third. The designated hitter hustled for a lead-off triple to start off the frame and Guillermo Quintana doubled him home. Quintana would eventually score on a Joshua Rivera singled to draw the Fireflies within three. Quintana scored four runs for the Fireflies, a career-high for the first baseman.
Jaswel De Los Santos drew a bases loaded walk to cut the lead to 8-6 in the fifth before Columbia and Delmarva traded runs in the sixth. In the bottom of the eighth, Valdez sent a fly to center to score Quintana on the sacrifice and push the score to 9-8.
It wasn't enough though as Delmarva added a pair of runs in the top of the ninth off Matt Stil and Preston Price (S, 1) closed out the game with two scoreless frames of relief.
The Fireflies continue their series with the Shorebirds tomorrow at Segra Park at 7:05 pm. Southpaw Rylan Kaufman (1-1, 5.40 ERA) gets the nod for Columbia and Delmarva sends RHP Moises Chace (0-1, 4.63 ERA) to the bump.
Wanna play? Tomorrow is Fireflies Games at Segra Park! The Fireflies are good at everything, except the things they can't do, and they can't hold t-shirts for you after the first 1,000 fans come through the gates! Gates open at 5 pm, you will want to get to the ballpark quickly to grab yours. Tickets are available at FirefliesTickets.com.
John Kocsis Jr.
Broadcasting/Media Relations Manager
Columbia Fireflies
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Thursday, May 5, 2022
Eight in the Third Seals Fireflies Fate Columbia drops Thursday contest 11-8 to Delmarva
COLUMBIA, SC - The Fireflies rallied, but couldn't overcome allowing eight runs in the third inning to the Delmarva Shorebirds as they lost 11-8 Thursday evening at Segra Park.
The breaking point inning for the Fireflies (8-16) was the third inning. After Eric Cerantola twirled a pair of scoreless frames, he handed the ball to Samuel Valerio (L, 0-1), who did not record an out. Valerio allowed five hits and walked a trio of Shorebirds (8-16) before getting the hook, but at that point, the damage was done and the Shorebirds led 8-3.
Columbia got the bats started early, scoring three runs in the first. Darryl Collins singled for the only hit of the frame, but Ryan Long gifted Columbia with three walks, and Enrique Valdez reached on an error to score a pair of those as the Fireflies took a 3-0 lead to the second.
The Fireflies tried to claw away at the Shorebirds' lead. It all started with an excellent relief appearance from Delvin Capellan, who allowed a single run across five innings out of the pen. That allowed the bats the opportunity to make something happen.
Carter Jensen got the party started in the bottom of the third. The designated hitter hustled for a lead-off triple to start off the frame and Guillermo Quintana doubled him home. Quintana would eventually score on a Joshua Rivera singled to draw the Fireflies within three. Quintana scored four runs for the Fireflies, a career-high for the first baseman.
Jaswel De Los Santos drew a bases loaded walk to cut the lead to 8-6 in the fifth before Columbia and Delmarva traded runs in the sixth. In the bottom of the eighth, Valdez sent a fly to center to score Quintana on the sacrifice and push the score to 9-8.
It wasn't enough though as Delmarva added a pair of runs in the top of the ninth off Matt Stil and Preston Price (S, 1) closed out the game with two scoreless frames of relief.
The Fireflies continue their series with the Shorebirds tomorrow at Segra Park at 7:05 pm. Southpaw Rylan Kaufman (1-1, 5.40 ERA) gets the nod for Columbia and Delmarva sends RHP Moises Chace (0-1, 4.63 ERA) to the bump.
Wanna play? Tomorrow is Fireflies Games at Segra Park! The Fireflies are good at everything, except the things they can't do, and they can't hold t-shirts for you after the first 1,000 fans come through the gates! Gates open at 5 pm, you will want to get to the ballpark quickly to grab yours. Tickets are available at FirefliesTickets.com.
John Kocsis Jr. Broadcasting/Media Relations Manager Columbia Fireflies
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803-888-3040
Thursday, May 5, 2022
Eight in the Third Seals Fireflies Fate
Columbia drops Thursday contest 11-8 to Delmarva
COLUMBIA, SC - The Fireflies rallied, but couldn't overcome allowing eight runs in the third inning to the Delmarva Shorebirds as they lost 11-8 Thursday evening at Segra Park.
The breaking point inning for the Fireflies (8-16) was the third inning. After Eric Cerantola twirled a pair of scoreless frames, he handed the ball to Samuel Valerio (L, 0-1), who did not record an out. Valerio allowed five hits and walked a trio of Shorebirds (8-16) before getting the hook, but at that point, the damage was done and the Shorebirds led 8-3.
Columbia got the bats started early, scoring three runs in the first. Darryl Collins singled for the only hit of the frame, but Ryan Long gifted Columbia with three walks, and Enrique Valdez reached on an error to score a pair of those as the Fireflies took a 3-0 lead to the second.
The Fireflies tried to claw away at the Shorebirds' lead. It all started with an excellent relief appearance from Delvin Capellan, who allowed a single run across five innings out of the pen. That allowed the bats the opportunity to make something happen.
Carter Jensen got the party started in the bottom of the third. The designated hitter hustled for a lead-off triple to start off the frame and Guillermo Quintana doubled him home. Quintana would eventually score on a Joshua Rivera singled to draw the Fireflies within three. Quintana scored four runs for the Fireflies, a career-high for the first baseman.
Jaswel De Los Santos drew a bases loaded walk to cut the lead to 8-6 in the fifth before Columbia and Delmarva traded runs in the sixth. In the bottom of the eighth, Valdez sent a fly to center to score Quintana on the sacrifice and push the score to 9-8.
It wasn't enough though as Delmarva added a pair of runs in the top of the ninth off Matt Stil and Preston Price (S, 1) closed out the game with two scoreless frames of relief.
The Fireflies continue their series with the Shorebirds tomorrow at Segra Park at 7:05 pm. Southpaw Rylan Kaufman (1-1, 5.40 ERA) gets the nod for Columbia and Delmarva sends RHP Moises Chace (0-1, 4.63 ERA) to the bump.
Wanna play? Tomorrow is Fireflies Games at Segra Park! The Fireflies are good at everything, except the things they can't do, and they can't hold t-shirts for you after the first 1,000 fans come through the gates! Gates open at 5 pm, you will want to get to the ballpark quickly to grab yours. Tickets are available at FirefliesTickets.com.
John Kocsis Jr.
Broadcasting/Media Relations Manager
Columbia Fireflies
D: 803-888-3040
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Delmarva Shorebirds (8-16) 11,Columbia FireïìÃâies (8-16) 8
May 5th, 2022
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
R
H
E
Delmarva
0
0
8
0
0
1
0
0
2
11
12
1
Columbia
3
0
2
0
1
1
0
1
0
8
6
0
Delmarva
AB
R
H
RBI
BB
SO
LOB
AVG
Valdez, L, 2B
5
1
1
0
1
1
4
.284
Deson, CF
4
1
2
1
1
1
1
.259
Hernaiz, SS
4
1
1
1
1
1
1
.329
Tavarez, RF
5
2
2
1
0
2
2
.224
De Leon, 3B
3
2
2
1
2
1
0
.161
Willems, DH
5
1
1
1
0
4
4
.083
Higgins, LF
4
1
1
3
1
0
2
.162
Cruz, 1B
4
0
0
1
1
3
3
.154
Mantecon, C
4
2
2
1
0
1
0
.206
Long, P
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
.000
LaRoche, P
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
.000
Hammer, P
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
.000
Girard, P
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
.000
Price, P
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
.000
Totals
38
11
12
10
7
14
17
.215
BATTING
2B : Hernaiz (6, Cerantola); Mantecon (1, Capellan).
3B : Higgins (2, Valerio, S).
TB : De Leon 2; Deson 2; Hernaiz 2; Higgins 3; Mantecon 3; Tavarez 2; Valdez, L; Willems.
RBI : Cruz (8); De Leon (4); Deson (5); Hernaiz (18); Higgins 3 (8); Mantecon (2); Tavarez (11);
Willems (2).
2-out RBI : Cruz.
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out : Cruz; Valdez, L 2; Tavarez.
SF : Mantecon.
Team RISP : 4-for-13.
Team LOB : 8.
BASERUNNING
CS : Deson (1, 2nd base by Cerantola/Hernandez, O).
FIELDING
E : Cruz (7, ïìÃÂelding).
PB : Mantecon (2).
Columbia
AB R H
RBI
BB
SO
LOB
AVG
Town, R, RF
4
0 0
0
2
2
3
.263
Collins, LF
5
2 1
0
1
1
1
.240
Jensen, DH
3
2 1
0
2
0
1
.176
Quintana, 1B
2
4 1
1
3
0
3
.244
Jaquez, 2B
3
0 2
2
1
1
1
.360
Hernandez, O, C
4
0 0
0
1
2
10
.188
Valdez, 3B
4
0 0
1
0
1
8
.197
Rivera, J, SS
4
0 1
1
1
1
6
.135
De Los Santos, J, CF
4
0 0
1
1
1
2
.082
Cerantola, P
0
0 0
0
0
0
0
.000
Valerio, S, P
0
0 0
0
0
0
0
.000
Capellan, P
0
0 0
0
0
0
0
.000
Stil, P
0
0 0
0
0
0
0
.000
Totals
33
8 6
6
12
9
35
.193
BATTING
2B : Quintana (5, LaRoche).
3B : Jensen (1, LaRoche).
TB : Collins; Jaquez 2; Jensen 3; Quintana 2; Rivera, J.
RBI : De Los Santos, J (1); Jaquez 2 (3); Quintana (11); Rivera, J (2); Valdez (9).
2-out RBI : Rivera, J; De Los Santos, J.
Runners left in scoring position, 2 out : Town, R 2; Rivera, J 5; De Los Santos, J.
SF : Valdez.
Team RISP : 4-for-19.
Team LOB : 12.
BASERUNNING
SB : Jaquez (3, 2nd base oïìÃ⬠Price/Mantecon).
Delmarva
IP
H
R
ER
BB
SO
HR
ERA
Long
0.2
1
3
1
3
1
0
4.61
LaRoche (W, 2-1)
2.1
3
2
2
1
4
0
4.73
Hammer (H, 1)
2.0
0
2
2
6
2
0
6.23
Girard (H, 2)
2.0
1
1
1
2
0
0
2.25
Price (S, 2)
2.0
1
0
0
0
2
0
2.79
Totals
9.0
6
8
6
12
9
0
5.31
Columbia
IP
H
R
ER
BB
SO
HR
ERA
Cerantola
2.0
3
0
0
0
4
0
4.05
Valerio, S (L, 0-1)
0.0
5
8
8
3
0
0
7.07
Capellan
5.0
3
1
1
0
7
0
4.50
Stil
2.0
1
2
2
4
3
0
5.79
Totals
9.0
12
11
11
7
14
0
5.55
Valerio, S pitched to 8 batters in the 3rd.
Hammer pitched to 3 batters in the 6th.
Girard pitched to 1 batter in the 8th.
WP : Price; Cerantola 2; Stil.
HBP : Jaquez (by Hammer).
Pitches-strikes : Long 40-20; LaRoche 45-26; Hammer 57-25; Girard 34-20; Price 28-19; Cerantola 30-24; Valerio, S 39-20; Capellan 62-45; Stil 49-24.
Groundouts-ïìÃâyouts : Long 2-0; LaRoche 2-1; Hammer 2-2; Girard 4-0; Price 1-2; Cerantola 0-0; Valerio, S 0-0; Capellan 3-5; Stil 0-3.
Batters faced : Long 7; LaRoche 11; Hammer 13; Girard 9; Price 7; Cerantola 8; Valerio, S 8; Capellan 18; Stil 12.
Inherited runners-scored : LaRoche 2-0; Girard 3-1; Price 1-1; Capellan 1-1.
Umpires : HP: Vince Krajcir. 1B: Mickey Smith.
OïìÃÆcial Scorer : Bond Nickles
Weather : 86 degrees, Clear
Wind : 2 mph, Calm
First pitch : 7:11 PM
T : 3:17
Att : 2,659
Venue : Segra Park
May 5, 2022
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