Fireflies Top Pelicans 6-1 on Friday Night
Published on September 5, 2025 under Carolina League (CarL)
Myrtle Beach Pelicans News Release
Myrtle Beach, S.C. - The Myrtle Beach Pelicans were defeated by the Columbia Fireflies 6-1 on Friday evening at Pelicans Ballpark.
In the fourth inning, Stone Russell hit a sacrifice fly to score Luke Nowak, and Milo Rushford singled to drive in Jose Cerice and Yandel Ricardo, giving the Columbia Fireflies (28-34, 64-64) a 3-0 lead.
In the seventh inning, a wild pitch by Charlie Hurley scored Brennon McNair, and Tyriq Kemp grounded out to plate Rushford, extending Columbia's lead to 5-0.
Kane Kepley singled to score Eli Lovich in the seventh inning, getting the Myrtle Beach Pelicans (42-21, 67-60) on the board at 5-1.
Tyriq Kemp tripled to score Dionmy Salon in the ninth inning, finalizing the score at 6-1.
Jose Gutierrez (2-4) earned the win for the Fireflies, pitching 5.0 scoreless innings, while Dash Albus and Augusto Mendieta combined for 4.0 innings, allowing one run.
Victor Zarraga (1-2) took the loss for the Pelicans, surrendering three runs in 5.0 innings, with Hurley and Mathew Peters conceding three more runs.
Alexey Lumpuy led the Pelicans, going 2-for-5 while Eli Lovich (2-for-3) and Kane Kepley (1-for-4, RBI) contributed. The Pelicans went 2-for-7 with runners in scoring position, leaving 11 runners on base, while the Fireflies went 1-for-7, leaving five.
The Pelicans continue a six-game homestand against the Columbia Fireflies (Kansas City Royals) on Saturday, September 6th at 6:05 E.T. LHP Ethan Flanagan (5-1, 2.14) is expected to start for Myrtle Beach against LHP Darwin Rodriguez (0-2, 5.91) for Columbia.
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