Fireflies Game Notes: May 21 vs. West Virginia (Game 43)
May 21, 2018 - South Atlantic League (SAL1)
Columbia Fireflies News Release
Columbia Fireflies (22-20) vs. West Virginia Power (23-17)
RHP Marcel Renteria (2-1, 5.73) vs. RHP Max Kranick (0-0, 0.00)
Mon., May 21, 2018 - Spirit Communications Park - First Pitch 7:05 p.m. - Game 43
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ABOUT LAST GAME: The Fireflies dropped the series finale against the RiverDogs on Sunday evening, 2-1. Mets 2017 first round draft choice (20th overall) David Peterson tossed seven innings, absorbed just one earned run, and registered seven strikeouts. The southpaw owns an 0.69 ERA over his last four starts and has lasted seven frames in three consecutive outings.
CLOSE SHAVES: Seven of Columbia's last eight games have been decided by two runs or fewer. It goes beyond that:
- 14 of Columbia's 18 games in the month of May have been decided by 3 or fewer runs
- Overall, the Fireflies have played in 22 contests (out of 42 total) decided by two runs or fewer.
STREAKIN': Outfielder Raphael Gladu is currently on a 14-game on-base streak and has hit safely in his last nine contests. Gladu also holds a .357 batting average over the last 10 games.
WALK IT LIKE I TALK IT: The Fireflies are the only team in Minor League Baseball with three players leading their respective league in total walks:
South Atlantic League (Low A)
1. Blake Tiberi (COL) - 29* *Tied for 6th in MiLB
2. Jeremy Vasquez (COL) - 28
3. Matt Winaker (COL) - 27
FLASHBACK: Columbia plays West Virginia for the first time in a year. The Fireflies hosted the Power from May 18-21. All-time, Columbia is 7-8 against West Virginia (1-3 in 2017, 6-5 in 2016).
ADD HIM TO THE LIST: With the addition of outfielder Wuilmer Becerra to the roster, the Fireflies now have five Mets prospects: LHP David Peterson, LHP Anthony Kay, OF Quinn Brodey, C Ali Sanchez.
South Atlantic League Stories from May 21, 2018
- Santos' 2 Homers Intimidates Kannapolis - Greensboro Grasshoppers
- Marcelino, Stephens Come up Big in Walk off Win - Asheville Tourists
- Columbia Battles West Virginia into Extras on Monday - Columbia Fireflies
- Mitchell's Go-Ahead Double Lifts Power to 3-2 Win - Charleston Dirty Birds
- GreenJackets Sink RiverDogs - Augusta GreenJackets
- RiverDogs Shutout in Kahnle's Rehab Appearance - Charleston RiverDogs
- Freeman Extends Hit Streak in 2-0 Loss - Hagerstown Suns
- Lexington Legends Take Game One over Rome Braves, 18-2 - Lexington Legends
- 'Dads Outlast 'Birds in 10-Inning Duel - Delmarva Shorebirds
- Walkoff Fever Continues: 'Dads Win in Extras - Hickory Crawdads
- Parkinson Dominant; Claws Top Suns 2-0 on Monday - Jersey Shore BlueClaws
- West Virginia Power: Game Notes (May 21) - Charleston Dirty Birds
- Fireflies Game Notes: May 21 vs. West Virginia (Game 43) - Columbia Fireflies
- Lexington Legends to Host A+ Teacher Appreciation Night - Lexington Legends
- Major Leaguer Tommy Kahnle to Make Rehab Start with RiverDogs - Charleston RiverDogs
- Beer City Tourists Are Back this Thirsty Thursday - Asheville Tourists
- Jake Owen "Lie's Whatcha Make It" Tour Rescheduled - Augusta GreenJackets
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