Chourio Dazzles in Debut, Fireflies Lose 5-2 

COLUMBIA, S.C. — Kendry Chourio spun four one-run innings in his Carolina League debut, but it wasn’t enough to earn a Fireflies win. The Fireflies lost 5-2 to the Fredericksburg Nationals Thursday night at Segra Park.

Kendry Chourio (L, 0-1) became the youngest Class-A pitcher since 2013 when he threw the first pitch Thursday night. Chourio spun four innings and allowed one run. The righty struck out four and didn’t issue a free pass in his Carolina League debut.

Julio Rosario worked a pair of innings and allowed three earned runs. After that, Nick Conte got five punchouts in a pair of one-run innings and Yenfri Sosa worked a scoreless ninth for the Fireflies.

The FredNats broke the scoreless tie in the third inning. Everett Cooper was hit by a pitch and came around on a Brennon Cox double to the left field corner.

In the fifth inning, Elijah Green roped a three RBI double to left-center to break the game open and give the Nationals a 4-0 advantage.

The Fireflies bats got active in the ninth. Yandel Ricardo started the frame with a base knock and came around to score on Hyungchan Um’s 10th double of the year. Next, JC Vanek singled to put runners on the corners for Milo Rushford. Rushford lifted a sacrifice fly to left to score Um to cut Fredericksburg’s lead to 5-2.

The Fireflies continue their series with the Fredericksburg Nationals tomorrow night at Segra Park at 7:05 pm. RHP Jose Gutierrez (0-2, 6.60 ERA) gets the nod for Columbia and Fredericksburg counters with RHP Luke Johnson (0-1, 3.68 ERA).

Tomorrow is Stand Up to Cancer Night at Segra Park. Join us as we raise awareness for critical cancer research and to recognize and support those in the Midlands who are battling, have battled or know those who have been affected by cancer.

Tomorrow is a Budweiser Thirsty Thursday. Fans can enjoy $1 Busch Lights and $3 Budweiser, Bud Light, Michelob Ultra, Mystery Margaritas and fountain sodas. Buy your tickets now at FirefliesTickets.com.