Friday Night's Fireflies Game Postponed Due to Severe Weather
September 2, 2016 - South Atlantic League (SAL1)
Columbia Fireflies News Release
COLUMBIA, SC - The Fireflies announced that tonight's game at Spirit Communications Park against the visiting Charleston RiverDogs has been postponed due to Tropical Storm Hermine. Friday's game, and the scheduled post-game fireworks display, has been moved to Sunday.
Saturday's game will remain a single game, with the Fireflies hosting the RiverDogs at 7:05pm.
"Based on the current forecast models and the projected impact to the Midlands, we felt that making the call early was the right decision," said Fireflies Team President John Katz. "The safety of our fans, our staff and the players from both teams is the most important thing we can protect."
Tickets for Friday's game may be exchanged for a game on Saturday, Sunday or Monday. Here is the updated schedule of events during Fan Appreciation Weekend: Friday, 9/2: Postponed: Tickets may be exchanged for Saturday, Sunday or Monday
Sat., 9/3: Single game
Gates Open: 5:30pm / First Pitch 7:05pm
Promotions: SC College Sports Night / Post-Game Fireworks (presented by Palmetto
Citizens FCU) / Happy Hour 5:30-8:00pm / Games on the Big Screen at the Bowtie Bar
Sun., 9/4: Doubleheader
Gates Open: 3:00pm / Game One First Pitch: 3:30pm
Game Two First Pitch: approximately 6:00pm (30 minutes after game one ends)
Promotions: Mason Garden Gnomes to first 1,500 fans / Sunday Splash Day / Post- Game Autographs / Fireworks / #LiveFearlessSC Sunday, presented by BlueCross
BlueShield South Carolina
Mon., 9/5: Single game
Gates Open: 6:00pm / First Pitch 7:05pm
Promotions: Regular Season Finale / Military Monday / Food Drive Monday for Harvest
Hope Food Bank
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