Columbia Fireflies' Mauricio Veliz in action

No Earned Runs Score in Opening Day Duel

AUGUSTA, SC - The Fireflies' pitching staff was up to the task on Opening Night. The club didn't allow an earned run and fanned 14 Augusta GreenJackets hitters in a 2-1 loss at SRP Park Friday evening. Mauricio Veliz started the game off fanning the first six hitters he saw. He ceded a run in the third inning after allowing a double to start the inning then issuing three-consecutive one out walks. He got out of the inning a... Full Story