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Wednesday, June 12, 2013  MLB Hall of Famer Hank Aaron made a historic return to Columbia on Wednesday night throwing out the first pitch at Capital City Stadium.

Tuesday, June 04, 2013  On Tuesday, Blowfish president Bill Shanahan and Lexington officials announced the team will play an exhibition game at the Lexington Sports Complex on Friday, June 28. But, the question still remains if the Blowfish will be moving operations to the Lexington area on a permanent basis.

Saturday, May 25, 2013  With his first SEC season under his belt, David Houser returns to Columbia for the summer where he'll play for the Blowfish.

Saturday, May 25, 2013  The 2012 Coastal Plain League Champion Columbia Blowfish practiced for the first time this season on Saturday under new head coach Jonathan Johnson.

Wednesday, April 17, 2013  The Columbia Blowfish have chosen former major league pitcher Jonathan Johnson as their new head coach as the team gets ready for what will likely be its last season at Capital City Stadium.

Wednesday, February 27, 2013  Hall of Fame baseball player Hank Aaron is set to throw out the ceremonial first pitch to open the final season of Blowfish baseball at Columbia's Capital City Stadium.

Wednesday, August 15, 2012  The Columbia Blowfish defeated the Fayetteville SwampDogs 8-3 Tuesday night to win their first ever Coastal Plain League Petitt Cup Championship.

Thursday, August 09, 2012  The Columbia Blowfish topped the number one seed Edenton Steamers 5-1 Thursday night to advance to the Petitt Cup Playoffs Championship Series for the first time in team history.

Wednesday, August 08, 2012  Columbia takes a 1-0 series lead, game two is Thursday in Edenton.

Monday, August 06, 2012  The Columbia Blowfish topped the Wilmington Sharks 5-3 Sunday night at Historic Capital City Stadium. With the win the Blowfish advance to the second round of the 2012 Petitt Cup Playoffs.

Friday, August 03, 2012  Columbia travels to Wilmington for first game, will host game two on Sunday.

Thursday, June 07, 2012  The Columbia Blowfish are looking for a new home for their baseball club and it could be in Lexington county.

Thursday, May 31, 2012  The Columbia Blowfish dominated the Thomasville Hitoms 6-1 in Coastal Plain League play Thursday night at Capital City Stadium.

Wednesday, May 26, 2010  Two-time NL MVP Dale Murphy visited the WACH-FOX studios Tuesday.  Murphy will throw out the first pitch at Thursday’s Columbia Blowfish season opener at Capital City Stadium.