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April 20, 2018 - COLUMBIA, SC - Columbia evened its four-game series against the Hickory Crawdads with a 6-3 victory on Friday night at Spirit Communications Park. Starting pitcher Joe Cavallaro allowed just two hits and struck out six batters en route to his second win of the year in just three starts. Columbia remains tied for first place in the Southern Division of the South Atlantic League.
The 6-foot-4 right-hander has perhaps been the most consistent Fireflies starter. Cavallaro (W, 2-0) has logged at least six innings in all three ... Full Story
April 20, 2018 - Please note of the following New York Mets minor league transactions.
Effective Friday, April 20, 2018
-RHP Cannon Chadwick retired
-LHP Aaron Ford was transferred to Columbia from short-season Brooklyn
Columbia Fireflies (9-5) vs. Hickory Crawdads (5-8)
RHP Joe Cavallaro (2 GS, 1-0, 2.08) vs. RHP A.J. Alexy (0-0, 6.75)
Fri., April 20, 2018 - Spirit Communications Park - First Pitch 7:05 p.m. - Game 15
LISTEN: Fox Sports Radio 1400 AM / ColumbiaFireflies.com / iHeartRadio App
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ABOUT L... Full Story
April 20, 2018 - Perhaps the most dominant stretch of his minor league career took place during his time as a Firefly from April 9-May 3, 2017. The righty chased a SAL record over his first five outings of the season: Gonzalez heaved 28.2 consecutive scoreless innings, which ended up falling just 11 shut-out innings shy of the league mark (39.2 IP). This stretch earned Gonzalez the South Atlantic League Player of the Month award for April.
"I am extremely proud of Merandy and enjoyed working with him," Columbia pitching coach Jonathan Hur... Full Story
April 19, 2018 - COLUMBIA, S.C. - Hickory and Columbia combined for 24 hits in a slugfest on Thursday night at Spirit Communications Park. The Crawdads defeated the Fireflies 10-5 in the series opener and scored all 10 runs in the first five innings. Despite the loss, Columbia's offense continued its success - 74 hits over the previous seven games.
The Crawdads (5-8) opened up the scoring in the first inning when Eric Jenkins crushed a solo home run off starting pitcher Tony Dibrell. Later in the frame, Melvin Novoa knocked in two runs w... Full Story
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Columbia Bounces Back, Cavallaro Wins Again
April 20, 2018 - COLUMBIA, SC - Columbia evened its four-game series against the Hickory Crawdads with a 6-3 victory on Friday night at Spirit Communications Park. Starting pitcher Joe Cavallaro allowed just two hits and struck out six batters en route to his second win of the year in just three starts. Columbia remains tied for first place in the Southern Division of the South Atlantic League.
The 6-foot-4 right-hander has perhaps been the most consistent Fireflies starter. Cavallaro (W, 2-0) has logged at least six innings in all three ... Full StoryMore Columbia Fireflies stories below
Fireflies Roster Move and Game Notes: April 20 vs. Hickory (Game 15)
April 20, 2018 - Please note of the following New York Mets minor league transactions.
Effective Friday, April 20, 2018
-RHP Cannon Chadwick retired
-LHP Aaron Ford was transferred to Columbia from short-season Brooklyn
Columbia Fireflies (9-5) vs. Hickory Crawdads (5-8)
RHP Joe Cavallaro (2 GS, 1-0, 2.08) vs. RHP A.J. Alexy (0-0, 6.75)
Fri., April 20, 2018 - Spirit Communications Park - First Pitch 7:05 p.m. - Game 15
LISTEN: Fox Sports Radio 1400 AM / ColumbiaFireflies.com / iHeartRadio App
WATCH: MiLB.tv
ABOUT L... Full StoryMerandy Gonzalez Becomes First Former Fireflies Player to Reach the Major Leagues
April 20, 2018 - Perhaps the most dominant stretch of his minor league career took place during his time as a Firefly from April 9-May 3, 2017. The righty chased a SAL record over his first five outings of the season: Gonzalez heaved 28.2 consecutive scoreless innings, which ended up falling just 11 shut-out innings shy of the league mark (39.2 IP). This stretch earned Gonzalez the South Atlantic League Player of the Month award for April.
"I am extremely proud of Merandy and enjoyed working with him," Columbia pitching coach Jonathan Hur... Full StoryFireflies Smash Ten Hits in Loss to Crawdads
April 19, 2018 - COLUMBIA, S.C. - Hickory and Columbia combined for 24 hits in a slugfest on Thursday night at Spirit Communications Park. The Crawdads defeated the Fireflies 10-5 in the series opener and scored all 10 runs in the first five innings. Despite the loss, Columbia's offense continued its success - 74 hits over the previous seven games.
The Crawdads (5-8) opened up the scoring in the first inning when Eric Jenkins crushed a solo home run off starting pitcher Tony Dibrell. Later in the frame, Melvin Novoa knocked in two runs w... Full StoryColumbia Fireflies News
- Columbia Bounces Back, Cavallaro Wins Again - April 20, 2018
- Fireflies Roster Move and Game Notes: April 20 vs. Hickory (Game 15) - April 20, 2018
- Merandy Gonzalez Becomes First Former Fireflies Player to Reach the Major Leagues - April 20, 2018
- Fireflies Smash Ten Hits in Loss to Crawdads - April 19, 2018
- Fireflies Roster Move and Game Notes: April 19 vs. Hickory (Game 14) - April 19, 2018
- Brodey, Peterson Lead Columbia to Series Sweep - April 18, 2018
- Fireflies Roster Move and Game Notes: April 18 at Greenville (Game 13) - April 18, 2018
- Columbia Fireflies Homestand Highlights (April 19-22) - April 18, 2018
- Columbia's Offense Erupts Again in Tuesday Night Win - April 17, 2018
- Fireflies Game Notes: April 17 at Greenville (Game 12) - April 17, 2018
- Fireflies Pitchers Strike out Franchise-Record 17 in Series-Opening Win - April 16, 2018
- Fireflies Game Notes: April 16 at Greenville (Game 11) - April 16, 2018
- Fireflies Seek Candidates for 2nd Annual Military Baseball Card Set - April 16, 2018
- Sunday's Game in Asheville Cancelled Due to Rain - April 15, 2018
- Fireflies Rally in Ninth for Thrilling Saturday Night Win - April 14, 2018
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Columbia Fireflies Minor League Baseball
League: South Atlantic LeagueHome: Columbia, South Carolina
Class: A
Affiliation: New York Mets
Website: Columbia Fireflies site
Schedule: Full Columbia Fireflies Schedule
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Columbia Fireflies Scoreboard
| Sun., Apr 22 | Hickory at Columbia | 2:05 p.m. | |
| Sat., Apr 21 | Hickory at Columbia | 6:05 p.m. | |
| Fri., Apr 20 | W | Hickory 3 at Columbia 6 | Final |
| Thu., Apr 19 | L | Hickory 10 at Columbia 5 | Final |
| Wed., Apr 18 | W | Columbia 8 at Greenville 4 | Final |
| Tue., Apr 17 | W | Columbia 7 at Greenville 5 | Final |
| All times Eastern On game days, refresh page for latest results Full Columbia Fireflies Schedule and Results | |||
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- Merandy Gonzalez makes debut with baseball's Miami Marlins - SAL The State (April 20)
- Greenville Drive react to new minor league baseball pitching rule - SAL Greenville News (April 17)
- Old, new blend perfectly at Asheville Tourists home opener - SAL Asheville Citizen-Times (April 13)
- Columbia vs. Asheville game recap - SAL The State (April 13)
- Columbia vs. Hagerstown recap - SAL The State (April 12)
- Fireflies' 6-run 8th dooms Suns - SAL Hagerstown Herald-Mail (April 12)
- Soto powers Suns past Fireflies - SAL Hagerstown Herald-Mail (April 11)
- Soto powers Suns - SAL Hagerstown Herald-Mail (April 11)
- Columbia vs. Hagerstown recap - SAL The State (April 10)
- Fireflies' bats light up Suns early - SAL Hagerstown Herald-Mail (April 10)
- Columbia vs. Augusta recap - SAL The State (April 8)
- Fireflies vs. Augusta game recap - SAL The State (April 7)
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