Tag: baseball
Fireflies team president optimistic about young player’s development
Columbia Fireflies Team President Brad Shank assesses the young player’s performances and growth, following the 2022 season.
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Minor leaguer Gavin Cross adjusting to life in Columbia
Columbia Fireflies outfielder Gavin Cross steps out of batter’s box in first inning. Photos...
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Capital City Stadium lives on through memories of fans, players
Capital City Stadium has been a sports gem of Columbia since its opening in 1927. Now, as it lives out its last days, fans and players recite their memories over the stadium’s 95-year history.
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Baseball gets set for season amid COVID pandemic
After the shock of canceling the season after just 16 games due to the pandemic, South Carolina baseball is set to begin anew.
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What a lost season meant to the Columbia Fireflies
Minor League Baseball teams were hit hard due to COVID-19. The Columbia Fireflies were no different.
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Wooden bats, new technology as Gamecock baseball preps for 2020 Season
The Gamecocks baseball team kicked off itsr preseason for the 2020 season with first practices and scrimmages. Head Coach Mark Kingston shared what the team will be doing differently and how the team has improved since last season.
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Play ball! It’s opening day for the Gamecocks
After missing Omaha by one game last season, the Gamecocks face off against Liberty at Founders Park Friday.
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High-end athletic facilities lure recruits for USC
The University of South Carolina has invested millions in its athletic training facilities.
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Columbia celebrates as former Gamecocks win World Series
Columbia Red Sox fans watched on Sunday as former Gamecock baseball standout Steve Pearce claimed MVP honors at the World Series.
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Keeping the legacy of baseball’s “second man” alive
Larry Doby was the second African-American player in MLB history but his story has been neglected nationally. One Camden museum is trying to honor his heritage as a groundbreaking pioneer of racial integration in professional sports.
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