Round-Trippers Propel Fireflies to 4-1 Win

Published on May 23, 2023 under Carolina League (CarL)
Columbia Fireflies News Release

Columbia Fireflies' Brett Squires
(Columbia Fireflies)

Brett Squires wrote his name in the Fireflies history books, launching a homer to right in the fifth to push Columbia's lead to 5-1. With the round-tripper, Squires became just the second Fireflies player to homer in three-consecutive games. The first was his teammate Jean Ramirez, who homered in three straight games from August 22-25, 2022.

Columbia went ahead for good in the fourth. With two outs and David Hollie and Dionmy Salon on the base paths, Roger Leyton laced a double to right, putting Columbia up 3-1.

The pitching staff was phenomenal from start to finish. Steve Zobac tossed a career-high four innings in his start, allowing a single, unearned run in the third. After that, Chazz Martinez (W, 4-3) and Marcus Olivarez (H, 1) both worked two scoreless frames before Ben Sears (S, 3) closed out the game with a 1-2-3 ninth.

The scoring started off the bat of David Hollie, who clobbered his team-leading sixth homer of the season in the bottom of the second to break the scoreless tie and push Columbia in front 1-0.

Columbia continues their series with the RiverDogs tomorrow at Segra Park at 12:05 pm. RHP Ben Kudrna (3-2, 4.35 ERA) gets the ball for Columbia and Chrleston counters with lefty Alex Ayala Jr. (0-2, 3.75 ERA).

The Fireflies are hosting WLTX Weather Day tomorrow at Segra Park at 12:05 pm. Columbia will also have their Whiteclaw Wednesday specials active. All fans can enjoy a 16 oz Whiteclaw for $5. Tickets are available at FirefliesTickets.com.

Columbia Fireflies' Brett Squires

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