Deakins Delivers in 5-2 Win over Charleston

May 21, 2026 - Winston-Salem, NC - The Crawdads took an early lead on Thursday and never looked back, defeating the Charleston RiverDogs 5-2. Paulino Santana mashed his third homerun of the season to get the 'Dads on the board in the first inning. Marcos Torres doubled and came around on a line drive by Josh Springer to give the Crawdads a 2-0 advantage and a lead which they would hold the rest of the afternoon. The 'Dads loaded the bases in the third on a walk, hit batter and a single. Springer was hit ... Full Story

Crawdads Knock 11 Hits in 5-4 Loss

May 20, 2026 - Winston-Salem, NC - The Crawdads couldn't overcome an early deficit on Wednesday evening, ultimately coming 90 feet shy of tying the game in the ninth as they fell 5-4 to the Charleston RiverDogs. Crawdads starting pitcher Jesus Lafalaise allowed a pair of runs in both the second and third innings and a solo run in the fourth, as the 'Dads feel behind 5-0. Lafalaise pitched a scoreless fifth, his final inning of work. He was charged with the loss to fall to 0-4 on the season. Out of the bu... Full Story

'Dads Dash Past RiverDogs 11-5

May 19, 2026 - Winston-Salem, NC - The Crawdads wasted no time adjusting to their temporary home in Winston-Salem, cruising past the Charleston RiverDogs 11-5 on Tuesday night. The Crawdads, who are calling Truist Stadium home for the week while repairs are being completed at LP Frans Stadium in Hickory, used a 15-hit night to down the RiverDogs and pull into a three-way tie with Charleston and Augusta for first place in the South. Moises Morales got the start for the 'Dads, allowing one run through his ... Full Story

May 19-24 Series Shifted to Winston-Salem

May 14, 2026 - Hickory, NC - The Hickory Crawdads announced on Wednesday that the homestand against the Charleston RiverDogs from May 19th through May 24th will be relocated from Hickory to Truist Stadium in Winston-Salem, NC, home of the Winston-Salem Dash. The Crawdads will remain the home team for the duration of the series and all six games Tuesday to Sunday will have a 6:30pm first pitch. Friday, Saturday, and Sunday evening will each be capped off with a firework show. The shift to Winston-Salem co... Full Story

• May 19-24 Series Shifted to Winston-Salem - Hickory Crawdads (CarL) May 14
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• Pelicans Slide Past 'Dads 9-7 - Hickory Crawdads (CarL) May 7
• Crawdads Clip the Pelicans 4-2 - Hickory Crawdads (CarL) May 6
• Myrtle Beach Sneaks Past Crawdads 7-5 - Hickory Crawdads (CarL) May 5
• Star Wars Jersey Auction Live - Hickory Crawdads (CarL) April 29
• Crawdads Return May 5th - Hickory Crawdads (CarL) April 28
• Win Streak Ends at 9 in Series Finale - Hickory Crawdads (CarL) April 19
• It's Not Tovar Until It's Tovar - Hickory Crawdads (CarL) April 18
• Win Streak Hits Eight with Latest Comeback Victory - Hickory Crawdads (CarL) April 17
• Crawdads Run Wild against Salem - Hickory Crawdads (CarL) April 16
• 'Dads Topple Yaks for Sixth in a Row - Hickory Crawdads (CarL) April 15
• Crawdads Take Series Opener 7-5 - Hickory Crawdads (CarL) April 14
• 'Dads Announce July 4th Music Festival and Fireworks - Hickory Crawdads (CarL) April 10
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May 23	CarL	Charleston at Hickory	7:00 p.m.
May 22	CarL	Charleston at Hickory	7:00 p.m.
May 21	CarL	Charleston 2 at Hickory 5	Final
May 20	CarL	Charleston 5 at Hickory 4	Final
May 19	CarL	Charleston 5 at Hickory 11	Final
May 17	CarL	Hickory 10 at Columbia 0	Final
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• Hickory Crawdads defeat Charleston RiverDogs - CarL Charleston Post and Courier (May 22)
• RiverDogs hold off Hickory after losing five of six - CarL Charleston Post and Courier (May 21)
• Charleston RiverDogs fall on road to Hickory Crawdads - CarL Charleston Post and Courier (May 20)
• Hickory NC Crawdads baseball team play in Winston this week - CarL Hickory Daily Record (May 19)
• Hickory NC Crawdads tie up series after string of losses - CarL Hickory Daily Record (May 18)
• Crawdads drop 3-of-4 after fire in Catawba County stadium - CarL Hickory Daily Record (May 11)
• Series preview Hickory Crawdads versus Myrtle Beach - CarL Hickory Daily Record (May 6)
• Nats top prospect Willits has first professional walk-off - CarL Fredericksburg Free Lance Star (April 29)
• Hickory NC Crawdads baseball face Nationals this week - CarL Hickory Daily Record (April 27)
• Hickory NC Crawdads baseball rally to beat Hill City Howlers - CarL Hickory Daily Record (April 24)
• Hickory NC minor league baseball team away for 2 weeks - CarL Hickory Daily Record (April 22)
• Crawdads off to a 12-3 start including a 9-game streak - CarL Hickory Daily Record (April 21)
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