GreenJackets Drop Tuesday Matinee to Columbia

April 25, 2023 - Carolina League (CarL)
Augusta GreenJackets News Release

The Augusta GreenJackets (Atlanta Braves) opened their eight-game series with the Columbia Fireflies (Kansas City Royals) on Tuesday morning, as Augusta (5-8) fell to the Fireflies (8-6) 3-1.

The GreenJackets sent out Adam Shoemaker (L, 0-1) to make the start on Education Day at SRP Park. In front of a season-high crowd of 5,763 fans, over 3,000 of whom were local school kids, the Fireflies picked up a 1-0 lead in the top of the third on a well-executed double steal. The Fireflies tacked on two more runs in the top of the fifth off of Didier Fuentes, who gave up three hits in one inning of work.

At the plate, the GreenJackets were stymied by the Fireflies' starter Shane Panzini (W, 1-1), who went six strong innings and did not allow a run. Panzini struck out six and only allowed five baserunners on two hits, both hits courtesy of Andrew Keck.

The GreenJackets got their lone run of the game in the bottom of the eighth, when Nick Clarno doubled and scored on a wild pitch. Cooper McKeehan (S, 1) entered in the bottom of the eighth and recorded the save. Cedric De Grandpre worked four scoreless innings in relief for Augusta, striking out six.

The GreenJackets are back at SRP Park for this entire week, where they will face off with rivals Columbia (Kansas City Royals) in an eight-game series. Tomorrow, Jhancarlos Lara makes his first start of the year for Augusta, with first pitch scheduled for 7:05. The series will also afeature two double-headers, the debut of the Pavos Salvajes jerseys on the first COPA day of the season, Star Wars Day, and many more promotions. For tickets and the full promotional schedule, visit greenjacketsbaseball.com.

Carolina League Stories from April 25, 2023

• Myrtle Beach Falls in Series Opener to Charleston 5-2 - Myrtle Beach Pelicans
• FredNats Drop Series Opener at Lynchburg - Fredericksburg Nationals
• RiverDogs Enjoy Return to the Joe, Take Down Pelicans 5-2 - Charleston RiverDogs
• Mudcats Mash 13 Hits in 7-4 Series Opening Victory - Carolina Mudcats
• Hillcats Earn 9-3 Victory - Lynchburg Hillcats
• Woodpeckers' Offense Blanketed by Wood Ducks in Opener - Fayetteville Woodpeckers
• Red Sox Shutout Shorebirds in Series Opener - Delmarva Shorebirds
• GreenJackets Drop Tuesday Matinee to Columbia - Augusta GreenJackets
• Panzini Excellent in 3-1 Win - Columbia Fireflies
• GreenJackets Fall in Series Finale to Pelicans - Augusta GreenJackets
• Columbia Fireflies Game Notes 4.25 at Augusta - Columbia Fireflies

The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.

Other Recent Augusta GreenJackets Stories

• Atlanta Braves to Bring Braves Country Road Trip to SRP Park Tonight
• GreenJackets Homestand Preview 6/17-6/22
• Jackets Take Two in Twin Bill with Birds
• Guerra's Two Homers Power Augusta over Columbia
• GreenJackets' Series Finale vs Crawdads Canceled Due to Rain