Pelicans Take Getaway Game Over Fireflies 10-1

Jay Jacobs Published: August 10, 2026 | Updated: August 10, 2026 2 minutes read

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COLUMBIA, S.C. (August 9, 2026). – The Myrtle Beach Pelicans (15-27, 42-64) took the series finale against the Columbia Fireflies (20-19, 53-51) 10-1 on Sunday night at Segra Park. The Pelicans fell in the weeklong series 4-2.

Ending the roadtrip on a high note👌

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Trailing the Fireflies 1-0 entering the top of the second, the Pelicans offense sparked. Corey Nunez drew a walk and then scored on an RBI triple from Derik Alcantara to tie the game at 1-1. The next batter Fernando Cruz lined an RBI double to give the Pelicans a 2-1 lead.

In the top of the fourth, the Birds offense struck again. Nunez worked a walk and then moved to second on a single from Alcantara. Then Cruz slapped a single. After Jan Reyes grounded into a forceout that retired Nunez at home and allowed Reyes to reach. A batter later Jose Silva drew a bases loaded walk to bring home another run to make the score 3-1. The next batter Ethan Conrad smacked a bases clearing double to extend the score to 6-1.

Conrad clears the bases 💪 pic.twitter.com/jhUIDSvMn9

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The Pelicans added three more runs in the top of the eighth courtesy of a three-run blast from Conrad (4) to make the score 9-1.

Myrtle Beach added one more in the top of the ninth on a groundout from Reyes with runners in scoring position to move the score to 10-1.

RHP David Bracho (3-4, 6.65) received the win for the Pelicans. LHP Darwin Rodriguez (5-6, 4.01) was tagged with the loss for the Fireflies.

Join us Saturday, August 16 for Touch a Truck Night at Pelicans Ballpark!

Arrive early for this exciting pregame experience outside Gate 1. Get an up-close look at a variety of vehicles, including a fire truck, tow truck, dump truck, and more!

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— Myrtle Beach Pelicans (@Pelicanbaseball) August 9, 2026

Myrtle Beach will have the day off tomorrow before returning to Pelicans Ballpark to start the first part of a two-week homestand against the Hill City Howlers (Single-A Guardians) on Tuesday, August 11. First pitch is slated for 7:05 PM. Both teams starting pitchers have yet to be announced.