Fireflies Game Notes: April 16 vs. Greenville (Game 10)
Published on April 16, 2016 under South Atlantic League (SAL1)
Columbia Fireflies News Release
Columbia Fireflies (5-4) vs. Greenville Drive (5-4)
LHP Kevin Canelon (0-0, 4.50) vs. RHP Daniel Gonzalez (1-0, 0.00)
Saturday April 16, 2016 - Spirit Communications Park - First Pitch 7:05 p.m. - Game 10
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ABOUT LAST GAME: The Fireflies' four-game win streak was snapped on Friday night after the team fell to Greenville, 8-3. Ivan Wilson showed his strength at the plate, though, collecting two hits - including a double - and also drawing a walk.
ANOTHER STREAK CONTINUES: Even though Columbia's four-game win streak came to an end, David Thompson's hitting streak continued. The third-baseman from Miami has hit safely in nine straight games. Only one other player in the South Atlantic League has recorded a hit in every game this season (Alex Murphy, Delmarva Shorebirds). Thompson is also third in the SAL in RBIs (9) and tied for third in extra-base hits (6).
TEAM LEADERS:
AVG: .346, Vinny Siena
Runs: 7, Vinny Siena
2Bs: 4, David Thompson & Ivan Wilson
RBIs: 9, David Thompson
TUSCHAK IS HOME: Joe Tuschak has taken over as Columbia's starting left fielder. The Dillsburg, Pennsylvania, native has ties to South Carolina, committing to Coastal Carolina (before signing with the Mets) in high school and vacationing to Hilton Head Island and Myrtle Beach annually with his family.
ROSTER MOVE: On Saturday, Columbia placed catcher Jose Garcia on the disabled list and activated catcher Natanael Ramos, who began the year on Columbia's disabled list.
THE OTHER GUYS: Greenville has five Red Sox prospects on its roster, according to MLB.com.
8. OF, Luis Alexander Basabe
10. INF, Michael Chavis
14. RHP, Roniel Raudes
16. INF, Josh Ockimey
25. C, Austin Rei
South Atlantic League Stories from April 16, 2016
- RiverDogs Top GreenJackets in 14 Innings - Charleston RiverDogs
- GreenJackets Lose Tight Game vs Charleston RiverDogs - Augusta GreenJackets
- Tuschak Homers in Saturday Night Loss - Columbia Fireflies
- Shorebirds Can't Hold Early Lead in Fourth Straight Loss - Delmarva Shorebirds
- RiverDogs Top GreenJackets in 15 Innings - Charleston RiverDogs
- 7-Run 6th Inning Propels 'Dads to 10-2 Win - Hickory Crawdads
- Drive Power Past Fireflies, 5-3 - Greenville Drive
- Tourists Can't Avoid Heartbreak After Valiant Comeback - Asheville Tourists
- Zangari Goes Deep as Intimidators Fall - Kannapolis Cannon Ballers
- Power Win Fifth Straight - Charleston Dirty Birds
- Fireflies Game Notes: April 16 vs. Greenville (Game 10) - Columbia Fireflies
- West Virginia Tops Legends 7-2; Burt's On-Base String Ends at 68 - Lexington Legends
- White Sox Prospect Adolfo Joining Intimidators - Kannapolis Cannon Ballers
- Delmarva Shorebirds Game Notes for April 16, 2016 - Delmarva Shorebirds
- WV Power Game Notes - Charleston Dirty Birds
- West Virginia Comes Back for 6-5 Win over Legends in 10 - Lexington Legends
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