Greensboro Hops Past Hickory
July 8, 2010 - South Atlantic League (SAL1)
Hickory Crawdads News Release
HICKORY, NC - The Greensboro Grasshoppers bats awoke to the tune of seven runs on Thursday night, defeating the Hickory Crawdads, 7-3, before 1,818 fans at L.P. Frans Stadium. The 'Dads offense was led by CF Jared Bolden, who had four hits and an RBI on the night.
Greensboro (9-6, 41-44) got on the board early in the top of the first against Crawdads starter RHP Matt Thompson (6-6, 4.06 ERA). After back-to-back singles by CF Jose Duarte and 3B Chase Austin, C Kyle Skipworth skied a fly ball to center field, allowing Duarte to tag and score from third, giving the Grasshoppers a 1-0 lead.
The 'Hoppers added three more runs in the second and two more in the fourth to push their advantage to 6-0 before Hickory began to chip away at the lead.
The Crawdads (7-8, 47-38) loaded the bases against Greensboro starter LHP Edgar Olmos and reliever RHP Erik Carillo with no outs in the bottom of the fifth for Bolden. Bolden proceeded to line a single to center, allowing C Leonel De Los Santos to score from third, cutting the 'Dads deficit to 6-1.
After the Grasshoppers tacked on a final insurance run in the seventh to make it 7-1, the 'Dads attempted a two-out rally in the bottom of the ninth. With the bases loaded and two down, RF Jared Prince smacked a two-run single to right, plating SS Edwin Garcia and LF Joe Bonadonna to bring the Crawdads to within four of Greensboro, 7-3. However, the Grasshoppers halted the rally, holding on to win by the 7-3 final score.
Thompson was handed the loss for Hickory, surrendering six runs on nine hits and a walk with one strikeout in five innings. RHP Ovispo De Los Santos dealt a perfect ninth inning of relief in his first outing for the Crawdads.
Carrillo (3-4, 4.74 ERA) picked up the win in relief for the Grasshoppers.
Crawdads Clippings:
The Crawdads continue the five-game series with the Grasshoppers on Friday night with Friday Night Fireworks, presented by Dial Liquid & Bar Soap, Galaxy Foods Center, and 106.9 The Light, following the game. Fans can also participate in the Rock, Paper, Scissors tournament, with the top three winners receiving a Suite night, VIP package, and a Family 4-Pack. Gates open at 6 p.m., first pitch is at 7 p.m.
On Saturday, former WWF Wrestling star "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan will be at the ballpark to sign autographs and take pictures. Fans can attend a special VIP meet and greet event with Duggan for just $20. The VIP meet and greet includes a picnic dinner of hot dogs and hamburgers and will run from 6:15 - 6:45 p.m. The 'Dads will also be hosting Ladies Night with booths for fans to sign up to win door prizes. Gates open at 6 p.m., first pitch is at 7 p.m.
On Sunday, the first 1,000 kids through the gates will receive FREE Webkinz! Come on out early to L.P. Frans for a faith-based service by Two by Faith, presented by WLON 1050AM beginning at 3:30 p.m. It's also Bark at the Ballpark, with fans encouraged to bring their canine companions with them to the 5 p.m. ballgame.
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