The two return to The Joe Sunday for the series finale. First pitch is slated for 5:05 p.m. at Joseph P. Riley, Jr. Park 

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Charleston, SC – Despite an early lead, the Charleston RiverDogs fell 9-2 to the Columbia Fireflies in front of 3,830 fans at Joseph P. Riley, Jr. Park on Saturday night.

Alex Wallace was stout, delivering five innings of two runs ball. He fanned six in the process.

The RiverDogs opened scoring in the bottom of the first when Brady Marget lined an RBI single to right to push them ahead 1-0.

Later in the game, Columbia flipped the score in the top of the fourth when Yandel Ricardo launched a two-run shot to right to make it 2-1.

The Fireflies rallied for three more in the sixth, and two more in each of the eighth and ninth innings.

The RiverDogs tallied one more in the eighth when Brendan Summerhill lined an RBI single to left, capping scoring at 9-2.

With the loss, the RiverDogs fell to 49-40 and 12-11 in the second half, while Columbia moved to 45-44, and 11-12 in the second half.

The two return to The Joe tomorrow for the series finale. First pitch is slated for 5:05 p.m. at Joseph P. Riley, Jr. Park with coverage beginning at 4:50 on the RiverDogs Broadcast Network.

About the RiverDogs

The Charleston RiverDogs are the Single-A affiliate of the Tampa Bay Rays and three-time Carolina League Champions. The RiverDogs play their home games at Joseph P. Riley Jr. Park, a Charleston staple since 1997. 2026 single game tickets are on sale now at RiverDogs.com. Beyond baseball, the RiverDogs host year-round events in the climate-controlled Segra Club. Active members of the Lowcountry community, the RiverDogs were named the winner of the 2025 'MiLB Together Award,' which recognizes a team for outstanding commitment to charitable service in their community. Team merchandise is always available at the RiverDogs Team Store. Store hours are Monday-Friday 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Contact the RiverDogs front office at 843-577-3647 (DOGS) for more information.