Crawdads Lose Second-Straight Game in Asheville
Published on April 13, 2010 under South Atlantic League (SAL1)
Hickory Crawdads News Release
ASHEVILLE, NC - Crawdads starter RHP Joe Wieland had a second-consecutive good start, but the bullpen couldn't hold on to a slim lead, losing to the Asheville Tourists, 9-4, in front of 1,143 at McCormick Field in Asheville on Tuesday night.
The 'Dads (3-3) jumped out to a quick 1-0 lead when LF Cristian Santana launched his first homer of the season to left field in the top of the second inning.
Wieland (0-1, 0.90 ERA) pitched five scoreless innings with five strikeouts and a walk, while allowing just three hits for the no-decision. The Hickory bullpen didn't fare quite as well, relinquishing nine runs to the Tourists in three innings.
Asheville took a 2-1 lead in the bottom of the sixth against LHP Chad Bell (0-1, 10.80 ERA), who was charged with the loss for the Crawdads, on 1B Mike Zuanich's first of two two-run doubles. The Tourists added four more runs in the seventh to push their lead to 6-1.
Hickory began an attempted comeback in the top of the eighth inning. With runners on second and third, LF Miguel Velazquez doubled to left field to bring in two runs. 1B Jared Prince then doubled home Velazquez to pull the Crawdads to within two, 6-4.
The Tourists piled on three more insurance runs in the bottom the eighth to close out the scoring at 9-4
Crawdads Clippings: The Crawdads will now look to earn a split against the Tourists in game three of a four-game road series tomorrow in Asheville at 7:05 p.m. LHP Robbie Ross (1-0, 0.00 ERA) will start for Hickory, with RHP Dan Perkins (0-0, 11.57 ERA) getting the nod for Asheville.
Catch all the action live on The Big Dawg 92.1 FM and Hickorycrawdads.com, starting with Crawdads Countdown 15 minutes prior to the first pitch.
Can't wait for the 'Dads to come home? Come out to L.P. Frans Stadium Thursday, April 15, for the Thirsty Thursday Party and Corporate Challenge Kickoff! The free event will start at 6:00 p.m. with $1 beers and sodas, a live performance by Nova Jean Dreams beginning at 7:30 p.m., and on-field and trivia contests. Then, on Friday, April 16, the Crawdads have the Home Opener Fireworks Extravaganza. Upon the completion of the 7:00 p.m. game against the Kannapolis Intimidators, fans will be treated to a spectacular fireworks extravaganza!
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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