The GreenJackets took down the Fireflies 5-2 in a game where Augusta's bat work made the difference. Manuel Campos went 3-for-5 with an RBI to lead the way, while the GreenJackets banged out nine hits to Columbia's six. Jose Gutierrez pitched a gem for the Fireflies—seven scoreless innings with three strikeouts—but got no run support. The teams meet again Sunday at the Fireflies' place.
The GreenJackets defeated the Fireflies 5-2, staying ahead in a ballpark fight that came down to hitting.
Manuel Campos went 3-for-5 with an RBI to pace Augusta's attack, while the GreenJackets' nine hits outpaced Columbia's six on the night.
Jose Gutierrez turned in seven innings of shutout ball with three strikeouts for the Fireflies, but Augusta's lineup proved sharper overall. The GreenJackets improved to 63-55 while Columbia dropped to 59-59.
The GreenJackets are coming off a win, 6-4 over their last 10. The Fireflies are coming off a loss, 4-6 over their last 10.
The GreenJackets are up next home vs Pelicans (Aug 27-29). The Fireflies are up next home vs RiverDogs (Aug 27-29).
Ranked by win probability added: how far each player's plays moved this game's odds, not how their box-score line reads. A single with the bases loaded in the ninth outranks a home run in a blowout, because that is what actually decided it.

Runs by inning across the top, then every batter and pitcher underneath. The pills switch clubs; the totals column is each side’s own line, not a comparison.
| Inning | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AUGNorth Augusta GreenJackets | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 9 | 0 |
| COLColumbia Fireflies | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 1 |
| Player | AB | R | H | RBI | BB | K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manuel Campos SS | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Parker Brosius RF | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Juan Mateo 2B | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Cooper McMurray 1B | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb Klein CF | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Caden Merritt DH | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Nick Montgomery C | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Matt Scannell LF | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Yamvier Carrero 3B | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Luis Arestigueta P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nico Wagner P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | IP | H | R | ER | BB | K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Arestigueta | 5.0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 |
| Nico Wagner | 4.0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
Every plate appearance as it happened, newest first, with the scoring plays called out. Baseball Savant gamefeed.
| Inn | Play | Win probability | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| B9 | AUG 100.0 | 1.6 | |
| B9 | AUG 98.5 | 1.0 | |
| B9 | AUG 99.5 | 1.3 | |
| B9 | AUG 98.2 | 2.5 | |
| T9 | AUG 95.7 | 0.2 | |
| T9 | AUG 95.9 | 0.3 | |
| T9 | AUG 96.2 | 0.4 | |
| B8 | AUG 96.6 | 2.8 |
Win probability after each plate appearance, with the side in front named. Swing is how far that plate appearance moved it. Plays that scored a run are set in bold. Baseball Savant gamefeed.
The full ladder, with both clubs marked.