Grotz Records Career-High 12 Strikeouts in Season Finale
September 3, 2018 - South Atlantic League (SAL1)
Columbia Fireflies News Release
NORTH AUGUSTA, SC - Zac Grotz capped off the 2018 season with a sharp performance on the mound. The righty struck out a career-high 12 batters across seven innings. Despite the effort, Columbia dropped the finale to Augusta 3-2 on Monday afternoon at SRP Park.
Dionis Paulino registered three hits for the Fireflies (30-37, 64-70). He finished off a strong performance at SRP Park this season (.421 batting average in 38 at-bats).
SCORING SUMMARY
Top 2: Dionis Paulino singled and scored Scott Manea. COL 1 | AUG 0
Top 4: Paulino drove in Matt Winaker with a double. COL 2 | AUG 0
Bottom 4: Orlando Garcia smashed a two-run homer. COL 2 | AUG 2
Bottom 6: Shane Matheny hit a solo home run. AUG 3 | COL 2
The Fireflies begin their fourth season on April 4th, 2019 against the Charleston RiverDogs at Spirit Communications Park.
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