Brigham and 'Dads Blank Grasshoppers, 2-0
Published on August 10, 2010 under South Atlantic League (SAL1)
Hickory Crawdads News Release
GREENSBORO, NC - RHP Jake Brigham tossed a two-hit, complete-game shutout to lead the Hickory Crawdads to the 2-0 win against the Greensboro Grasshoppers, before 4,586 fans at NewBridge Bank Park in the series finale on Tuesday. It was the second time a 2010 Crawdad has pitched a complete-game shutout and the team's 14th shutout win of the campaign, setting an all-time Crawdads record.
Brigham (3-2) allowed back-to-back singles to start the bottom of the first inning, before retiring the next 26 batters in a row for 27 total straight outs without allowing another baserunner. He also set a team season-high with 12 strikeouts and did not issue a single walk.
The Crawdads (25-18, 65-48) cracked the scoreless tie against Greensboro starter RHP Matt Montgomery (9-10) in the top of the fourth. With runners on the corners, CF Jared Bolden placed an RBI single to right field, plating 2B Travis Adair from third and putting Hickory ahead, 1-0.
The 'Dads doubled their lead with a 3B Matt West solo home run in the top of the seventh, accounting for the 2-0 final score. Brigham retired his 27th straight out and 26th straight batter with his 12th strikeout, ending the ballgame and earning the dominant victory, while Montgomery was tagged with the loss for Greensboro (22-22, 54-60).
Crawdads Clippings:
The Crawdads return to host the Charleston RiverDogs on Thursday, August 12, beginning with Thirsty Thursday, featuring $1 beers and Pepsis, presented by Buffalo Wild Wings. Thursday will also feature the highly-anticipated post-game Haynesworth Conditioning Challenge!
The Haynesworth Conditioning Challenge has now officially gone national with a write up by the Associated Press! The challenge has also received attention in the Washington Post, NFL.com, Sports Illustrated.com, NBC Sports and MiLB.com. You can also see the 'Dads staff complete the challenge on YouTube.
All participants that successfully complete the challenge in the allotted time will win two season tickets for the rest of the 2010 season, including all potential playoff games. All participants that attempt the challenge will receive a free ticket to a future game this season (excluding Aug. 14).
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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