SAL1 Hickory Crawdads

All-Stars LHP Ross & RHP Hurley Promoted

Published on July 9, 2010 under South Atlantic League (SAL1)
Hickory Crawdads News Release


HICKORY, NC - The Hickory Crawdads announced on Friday that All-Star pitchers LHP Robbie Ross and RHP Trevor Hurley have been promoted by the Texas Rangers to High-A Bakersfield of the California League.

Ross, 21, was 8-7 with a 2.59 ERA through 16 starts with Hickory. He led the team in wins and innings pitched. On July 22, Ross was the starting pitcher 2010 South Atlantic League All-Star Game in Greenville, South Carolina. In the All-Star Game, he struck out the side in the first inning.

The native of Lexington, Kentucky was selected in the second round of the 2008 June draft by the Texas Rangers out of Lexington Christian Academy (HS) in Kentucky. Last season, with the Short-A Spokane Indians, Ross was 4-4 with a 2.66 ERA in 15 starts.

Hurley, 22, was 0-1 with a 1.43 ERA and 11 saves through 26 appearances with Hickory. He led the South Atlantic League in batting average against and allowed the fewest baserunners per nine innings. On July 22, Hurley pitched a 1-2-3 seventh frame in the 2010 SAL All-Star Game.

The native of Tomball, Texas was selected in the 22nd round of the 2008 June draft by the Texas Rangers out of Kansas State University. Last season, Hurley was 1-0 with a 3.00 ERA in five relief appearances with the Crawdads and 7-2 with a 3.36 ERA in 15 starts with the Short-A Spokane Indians.

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.

Get Tickets:

Single game tickets for all Crawdads games are on sale now at the Crawdads Ticket Office and online at www.hickorycrawdads.com and start at just $6! Season tickets, mini-plans and group outings are available at the Crawdads office, located at 2500 Clement Blvd. NW or by calling (828) 322-3000.

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