Charleston RiverDogs third baseman Chris Hess

Semple's Outstanding Debut Propels RiverDogs in Shutout Victory

COLUMBIA, S.C. - University of New Orleans product Shawn Semple struck out a single game career-best 10 Columbia Fireflies and allowed two hits in his first six innings with Charleston as the RiverDogs blanked the New York Mets affiliate, 4-0, in Monday's series opener at Spirit Communications Park. Semple (1-0) struck out the side in the third and sixth innings and did not walk a batter in his Class-A debut. Columbia (60-6... Full Story