Stark's Homer the Difference in 4-3 Win

June 21, 2026 - Hickory, NC - A three-run homer from Cal Stark in the seventh inning was the decisive blow for the Hickory Crawdads as the club claimed a Father's Day win 4-3 over Columbia at LP Frans Stadium. The Crawdads, who started the Carolina Leagues second-half with back-to-back shutouts, sent Evan Siary to the mound, seeking a second series win against Columbia at the Frans this year. Columbia sent Jose Gutierrez to the bump for his second start this week, searching for a split in the six-game set... Full Story

Crawdads Blank Columbia 6-0 on Saturday Night

June 20, 2026 - Hickory, NC - The Crawdads offense stayed rolling on Saturday, but a run in the third inning was all they needed to claim their second consecutive shutout, defeating the Columbia Fireflies 6-0 at LP Frans Stadium. The Crawdads received another exceptional pitching performance from a trio of arms that guaranteed a split of the six-game series. AJ Russell opened the night tossing 3.2 innings, allowing three hits while striking out five Columbia batters. Louis Marinaro (3-2) tossed 2.1 inn... Full Story

Crawdads Pummel Columbia 10-0

June 19, 2026 - Hickory, NC - Daniel Keaney tossed five shutout innings in his Carolina League debut and got plenty of offensive support on Friday night as the Hickory Crawdads blanked Columbia 10-0 at LP Frans Stadium. Keaney, making the Friday start following the promotion of Aidan Deakins, put together a sterling effort for the 'Dads, giving up one hit with six punch outs in five scoreless frames. The New York native threw 81 pitches in his first start at the Frans, facing just three over the minimum. ... Full Story

'Dads Fall in Extras to Columbia

June 18, 2026 - Hickory, NC - Columbia scratched across three runs in the tenth inning, giving the Fireflies a 6-4 win over the Hickory Crawdads on Thursday night at LP Frans Stadium. The game was highlighted by two very solid pitching performances and some clutch hitting by Columbia's Stone Russell. Columbia starter Ryan McDonagh, making his Single-A debut, pitched five innings, surrendering just two runs on one hit for the Fireflies. The Ontario, Canada native had four separate 1-2-3 frames, retiring hi... Full Story

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• Crawdads Top Kannapolis in Return to the Frans - Hickory Crawdads (CarL) June 2
• 'Dads Announce Rescheduled Promotions - Hickory Crawdads (CarL) May 30
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June 21	CarL	Columbia 3 at Hickory 4	Final
June 20	CarL	Columbia 0 at Hickory 6	Final
June 19	CarL	Columbia 0 at Hickory 10	Final
June 18	CarL	Columbia 6 at Hickory 4	Final (10)
June 17	CarL	Columbia 5 at Hickory 9	Final
June 16	CarL	Columbia 7 at Hickory 3	Final
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• Crawdads blank Columbia 10-0 behind Keaney - CarL Hickory Daily Record (June 20)
• Dads fall in extras to Columbia in 10th-inning loss - CarL Hickory Daily Record (June 20)
• Crawdads baseball lose to Columbia at L.P. Frans - CarL Hickory Daily Record (June 18)
• Crawdads host Columbia at L.P. Frans Stadium in Hickory - CarL Hickory Daily Record (June 16)
• Crawdads keep MiLB playoff hopes alive for Catawba County - CarL Hickory Daily Record (June 15)
• Charleston RiverDogs fall to Hickory Crawdads at Riley Park - CarL Charleston Post and Courier (June 15)
• Charleston RiverDogs’ 12-game win streak ended by Hickory - CarL Charleston Post and Courier (June 14)
• RiverDogs host Hickory in chance for 11th straight win - CarL Charleston Post and Courier (June 12)
• Charleston RiverDogs top Hickory for 10th straight win - CarL Charleston Post and Courier (June 11)
• Charleston RiverDogs win ninth straight on walk-off victory - CarL Charleston Post and Courier (June 10)
• Crawdads seek to earn MiLB Carolina League playoff spot - CarL Hickory Daily Record (June 9)
• Crawdads toss no-hitter at L.P Frans in Catawba County - CarL Hickory Daily Record (June 8)
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