Crawdads Topped by Intimidators
April 19, 2010 - South Atlantic League (SAL1)
Hickory Crawdads News Release
HICKORY, N.C. - The Crawdads fell to the Kannapolis Intimidators, 7-0, in front of a crowd of 612 at L.P. Frans Stadium Monday night.
The Intimidators (5-7) got off to an early start with two runs (one unearned) in the first against 'Dads starter LHP Robbie Ross (1-2, 3.95 ERA). LF Kyle Colligan doubled to center, scoring RF Jordan Cheatham from first. Colligan then moved to third on a passed ball by C Leonel De Los Santos and scored on 1B Ian Gac's grounder to short. Ross then held the Intimidators scoreless over his next three innings and struck out five of the last six batters he faced before being relieved on the mound.
Hickory (5-7) had a two-out rally mounting in the fifth inning. LF Cristian Santana singled to keep the inning alive and back-to-back walks to 3B Joe Bonadonna and 2B Edwin Garcia loaded the bases for SS Leury Garcia. Kannapoils starter LHP Joe Serafin (2-1, 2.60 ERA) then induced a flyout to center to get out of the inning.
Cheatham pushed the Indimitadors lead to 3-0 with a home run to deep right field off RHP Hector Nelo. They tacked on three more runs in the sixth and another in the ninth to cap the scoring at 7-0.
Ross gave up two runs (one earned) on three hits and three walks, while fanning six to get saddled with the loss for Hickory. Serafin lasted six innings, allowing just three hits and three walks with six strikeouts to pick up the win for Kannapolis.
Crawdads Clippings:
The 'Dads host the Charleston RiverDogs, starting Tuesday night with Dollar Day presented by 1290 WHKY. Ten items at the ballpark will cost just a buck each, and fans can buy one ticket and get a Grandstand ticket for just $1. Gates open at 6 p.m., first pitch at 7 p.m.
The 'Dads then host the RiverDogs Wednesday with a special 11 a.m. start time. That game is Senior Day and Businessperson's Special. Senior adults can receive $5 tickets and lunch, and businessmen/women can receive $5 Box Seat tickets by bringing a business card to the Ticket Office.
The series continues with game three on Thursday for Thirsty Thursday, featuring $1 beers and Pepsis courtesy of WNNC 1230 AM. That night also features the Going Green Night and NFL Draft Party. Fans that bring six recyclable cans or bottles will receive a free ticket courtesy of CCC&TI. Also, all fans that wear a football jersey get a free ticket to the game. Gates open at 6 p.m., first pitch at 7 p.m.
The homestand wraps up on Friday with Magnet Schedule Giveaway, presented by NC Education Lottery and 1290 WHKY. The first 1,000 fans receive a FREE Crawdads Magnet Schedule. Gates open at 6 p.m., first pitch at 7 p.m.
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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