Fireflies Game Notes: May 1 vs. Lexington (Game 25)

Published on May 1, 2018 under South Atlantic League (SAL1)
Columbia Fireflies News Release

Columbia Fireflies (12-12) vs. Lexington Legends (12-10)

LHP David Peterson (1-0, 4.63) vs. LHP Garrett Davila (1-1, 2.89)

Tues., May 1, 2018 - Spirit Communications Park - First Pitch 7:05 p.m. - Game 25

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ABOUT LAST GAME: Columbia fought hard on Sunday, but fell to the GreenJackets, 2-0, at SRP Park. Catcher Scott Manea had a fine day: he reached base twice and threw out two baserunners.

THE STREAK: Jeremy Vasquez reached base again on Sunday. Vasquez has reached base safely in all 23 games he's played in this season - the best streak for all of Low-A and is the fourth-longest active streak in all of pro baseball (MLB & MiLB).

1. 26, Odubel Herrera (Philadelphia Phillies)

2. 25, Logan Taylor (Modesto Nuts, SEA, A+)

3. 24, Tyler White (Fresno Grizzlies, HOU, AAA)

4. 23, Jeremy Vasquez (NYM, A)

He is one of the most patient hitters in the SAL, too - he's first in the league in walks (20) and second in on-base percentage (.455). The 23-game on-base streak is a new franchise record, passing Jay Jabs, Luis Carpio and Andres Gimenez's 17 straight that each set during the 2017 season.

CHEERS: Vasquez was named South Atlantic League Player of the Week for April 23-29. The lefty slugger hit .360 (9-for-25) with five extra-base hits (three 2Bs, one 3B, one HR), four RBI, five runs scored and two walks.

SWING AND MISS STUFF: Columbia hurlers lead the South Atlantic League in strikeouts and also rank in the top five across all of Minor League Baseball.

- Rancho Cucamonga (Adv-A): 268 K

- Inland Empire (Adv-A): 264 K

- Buies Creek (Adv-A): 261 K

- Quad Cities (Low-A): 258 K

- COLUMBIA (Low-A): 253 K

The team matched a franchise record for strikeouts in a game on April 16, 2017 (17).

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