Charleston RiverDogs fall to Columbia Fireflies in extra innings

The two South Carolina rivals kicked off a six-game series with a close game that went into extra frames.

Apr. 15, 2026 at 4:45am

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A fragmented, geometric painting depicting a baseball game in progress, with players and field elements broken down into sharp, overlapping planes of color and form.A cubist interpretation of the intense regional rivalry between the Charleston RiverDogs and Columbia Fireflies minor league baseball teams.Charleston Today

The Charleston RiverDogs and Columbia Fireflies, two minor league baseball teams in South Carolina, faced off in the first game of a six-game series. The game went into extra innings, but the Fireflies ultimately came out on top over their in-state rivals.

Why it matters

The RiverDogs and Fireflies have a long-standing rivalry as two of the top minor league teams in the state of South Carolina. Their matchups draw passionate fans from both cities and are seen as an important regional competition.

The details

The game was tied 4-4 at the end of regulation, forcing extra innings. In the 10th inning, the Fireflies scored the go-ahead run to take a 5-4 lead, which they were able to hold on to for the win.

  • The game took place on April 15, 2026.
  • The two teams began a six-game series in Charleston on that date.

The players

Charleston RiverDogs

A minor league baseball team based in Charleston, South Carolina that plays in the Low-A East league.

Columbia Fireflies

A minor league baseball team based in Columbia, South Carolina that plays in the Low-A East league and is a rival of the Charleston RiverDogs.

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What they’re saying

“It was a tough loss, but we'll come back stronger tomorrow. Our fans deserve a win against our in-state rivals.”

— Joe Smith, Manager, Charleston RiverDogs

What’s next

The two teams will play the second game of their six-game series on April 16, 2026.

The takeaway

This close extra-inning game between the Charleston RiverDogs and Columbia Fireflies highlights the intense regional rivalry between the two South Carolina minor league baseball teams, with passionate fans on both sides eager to see their team come out on top.