SAL1 Hickory Crawdads

Crawdads Soar Past Shorebirds, 9-6

Published on July 17, 2011 under South Atlantic League (SAL1)
Hickory Crawdads News Release


SALISBURY, MD - The Hickory Crawdads, 1st-Half Northern Division Champions, took their second straight win against the Delmarva Shorebirds, 9-6, before 2,361 fans at Arthur W. Perdue Stadium on Sunday evening.

The Shorebirds (45-49, 10-14) took the early lead with a pair of runs in the bottom of the first against RHP Matt Thompson. Three straight walks started the frame to load the bases with no outs. After a strikeout, DH Michael Ohlman was hit by a pitch to force in the first run and C Joe Oliveira followed with a sacrifice fly, making it 2-0.

Hickory (56-36, 16-8) responded right away in the top of the second against LHP Tim Berry (L, 3-6). 3B Christian Villanueva led off with a solo home run, cutting the deficit in half. One out later, 1B Jhonny Gomez worked a walk and C Kellin Deglan was hit by a pitch, putting two on. 2B Yefry Castillo singled, loading the bases for SS Jurickson Profar. Profar then promptly unloaded the bases with a grand slam, belting Hickory in front, 5-2. It was the Crawdads fifth grand slam of the season, tying the all-time Hickory record for most in a season.

The 'Dads added a sixth run on an RBI single by C Kellin Deglan in the top of the third, but Delmarva countered with a two-run single from DH Michael Ohlman in the bottom of the frame to keep it close, 6-4. Both teams then alternated scoring a run in their respective halves of the fourth, leaving it at 7-5.

After the Shorebirds came one run closer with an unearned tally against RHP Ben Rowen (W, 2-2), the Crawdads plated two insurance runs in the top of the eighth. 2B Yefry Castillo led off with a triple, before LF Teodoro Martinez drove him in with a sacrifice fly one out later. DH Andrew Clark stepped up next and belted a solo homer over the right field wall, giving the Crawdads the 9-6 lead.

LHP Jimmy Reyes (S, 1) took over to start the eighth after RHP Colby Killian tossed a scoreless seventh inning. Reyes struck out the side in the eighth and followed with a scoreless ninth, closing the 9-6 win for Hickory.

Crawdads Clippings:

The 'Dads go for the series sweep in Delmarva on Monday at 7:05 p.m. Catch all of the action live on The Big Dawg 92.1FM and Hickorycrawdads.com, and tune in 15 minutes early for Crawdads Countdown.

The Crawdads will return home on Wed., July 20 to kick off a seven-game homestand with Redneck Night against the Greensboro Grasshoppers. First Pitch is at 7 p.m., gates open at 6 p.m.

It will also be Guaranteed WINsday, with all fans in attendance receiving a FREE ticket to a future game this season if the 'Dads don't win. Also, July 20 will be another Conrad's Self-Esteem Wednesday. Say the words "Conrad's Self-Esteem" at the Ticket Office and get a Half Off Ticket to the game, with $2 going to Catawba Valley Behavioral Healthcare. Also, Wednesday is Unemployment Night - show your NCESC-issued debit card or online statement for four free tickets to the game.

Get Tickets:

Individual tickets, corporate partnerships, group outings and ticket plans for the 2011 season are available right now at the Crawdads Front Office or by calling (828) 322-3000. You can even purchase and print your tickets from the comfort of your home on Hickorycrawdads.com.

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