Crawdads Weekly - 'Dads Back at L.P. Frans this Friday
Published on May 9, 2011 under South Atlantic League (SAL1)
Hickory Crawdads News Release
HICKORY, NC - The Hickory Crawdads claimed their fifth straight series win, sweeping the Kannapolis Intimidators at home, before dropping a road set against the Greensboro Grasshoppers over the weekend. 3B Christian Villanueva capped his clutch week with his third walk-off in only seven days, a game-winning solo homer against Kannapolis last Monday.
The Crawdads are currently 19-10 in the first half of the 2011 season, good for second place in the Northern Division, a half game behind the Hagerstown Suns.
THIS WEEK:
Monday, May 9 @ Savannah (7:05 p.m.)
Tuesday, May 10 @ Savannah (7:05 p.m.)
Wednesday, May 11 @ Savannah (7:05 p.m.)
Thursday, May 12 @ Savannah (7:05 p.m.)
Friday, May 13 vs. Augusta (7 p.m.)
Saturday, May 14 vs. Augusta (7 p.m.)
Sunday, May 15 vs. Augusta (5 p.m.)
Monday, May 16 vs. Augusta (7 p.m.)
WEEK IN REVIEW (Home team in CAPS):
Monday, May 2
HICKORY 3 vs. Kannapolis 2
The Crawdads won in dramatic fashion as 3B Christian Villanueva belted an offering from Kannapolis RHP Steven Upchurch over the left-field wall with one out in the ninth inning to give the 'Dads a 3-2 victory. Starter RHP Matt Thompson allowed only one run over six innings, earning a no-decision.
Tuesday, May 3
HICKORY vs. Kannapolis - CANCELLED
Tuesday's contest between the Crawdads and Intimidators was cancelled due to inclement weather in the bottom of the fourth inning. It will not be made up.
Thursday, May 5
GREENSBORO 4 vs. Hickory 2
Trailing 2-0 heading into the top of the seventh inning, the 'Dads tied it up after scoring once in both the seventh and eighth innings. However, the Grasshoppers knocked in a pair of runs in the bottom of the eighth for the 4-2 victory.
Friday, May 6
Hickory 7 vs. GREENSBORO 2
A pair of two-run home runs by RF Josh Richmond and C Tomas Telis helped propel the Crawdads to a 7-2 win, while RHP Randol Rojas dealt six innings for his league-best fifth victory.
Saturday, May 7
GREENSBORO 5 vs. Hickory 4
The Grasshoppers and Crawdads exchanged runs throughout the entire game with the Grasshoppers striking last, plating the eventual game-winning run on a sac fly by 3B Ryan Fisher in the seventh inning. C Kellin Deglan, LF Jonathan Roof, and 2B Odubel Herrera each drove in a run for the 'Dads.
Sunday, May 8
GREENSBORO 3 vs. Hickory 2
After the Crawdads took a 3-2 lead in the top of the eighth when RF Josh Richmond's sac fly scored C Tomas Telis, Greensboro responded with a pair of runs in the bottom of the eighth against RHP Nick Tepesch and RHP Ryan Rodebaugh. Greensboro RHP Sean Watson dealt a scoreless ninth for his third save of the series and ninth of the season.
PLAYER AND TEAM NOTES:
~C Tomas Telis is on a six-game hitting streak. He also has hits in eight of his last nine contests. In four of those games, Telis has recorded at least two hits.
~The Crawdads have allowed the third-fewest runs (105) and struck out the third-most hitters (261) in the SAL.
~Hickory has 43 stolen bases in 29 games which is second-best in the SAL.
~RHP Randol Rojas picked up two victories this week, moving him to a league-best 5-0.
~After not allowing a single run in his first 14.2 innings pitched this season (9 appearances), RHP Ryan Rodebaugh allowed a run on Sunday against Greensboro.
~Crawdads batters are third in batting average (.284), fifth in runs (150), and have struck out the second-fewest times (184) in the SAL.
~The Crawdads pitching staff owns the second-lowest ERA (3.76) in the league, and have allowed the second-fewest hits to opposing batters (227).
BREAKIN' BBOY MCCOY AND HALLOWEEN/FRIDAY THE 13TH KICK OFF NEXT HOMESTAND!
Friday, May 13 vs. Augusta - 7 p.m.
- Breakin' BBoy McCoy will entertain fans of all ages with his dazzling dance moves!
- Halloween/Friday the 13th Night - Wear your costume for a FREE ticket!
- The Big Dawg 92.1FM
Saturday, May 14 vs. Augusta - 7 p.m.
- Replica Jersey Giveaway - first 1,000 fans
- Conrad's Birthday Party
- Ladies Night
- Burke and Catawba County Little League Night
- Catawba Science Center Night
- Pepsi, WNNC 1230AM, Hickory Daily Record and Morganton Herald News
Sunday, May 15 vs. Augusta - 5 p.m.
- Bark at the Park - bring your dog out to the game!
- Sitcom Night
- Faith and Family Day service by Longview Church of God (3:15-4:00 p.m.)
Monday, May 16 vs. Augusta - 7 p.m.
- Kids Eat FREE (with the purchase of a ticket)
- 2-for-1 Senior Night
- BINGO Night
- 63 Big Ways 630AM
Tuesday, May 17 vs. Greensboro - 7 p.m.
- Dollar Day - 10 items just a buck each!
- KRAFT Singles Tuesday Night Tickets
- Reading Program Night
- Cartoon Night - wear a cartoon t-shirt for a Half Off ticket!
Wednesday, May 18 vs. Greensboro - 7 p.m.
- Unemployment Night - show NCESC card or printed online statement for 4 free tickets
- Guaranteed Winsdays - if the Crawdads don't win, all fans in attendance get a FREE ticket!
- Hickory Community Night
Thursday, May 19 vs. Asheville - 7 p.m.
- Thirsty Thursday - $1 can beers and Pepsis
- Jacob Johnson Band concert
- Date an Intern
GET TICKETS:
Single game tickets for all Crawdads games are on sale at the Crawdads Ticket Office and online at Hickorycrawdads.com and start at just $6! Season tickets, mini-plans and group outings are available at the Crawdads Front Office, located at 2500 Clement Blvd. NW or by calling (828) 322-3000.
LEAGUE LEADERS:
1B Andrew Clark - .450 on-base percentage (6th)
RF Josh Richmond - 22 runs (T-9th)
2B Odubel Herrera - 11 SB (T-2nd)
RHP Randol Rojas - 5 wins (T-1st)
RHP Roman Mendez - 4 wins (T-2nd)
RHP Roman Mendez - 1.72 ERA (4th)
RHP Justin Grimm - 43 K (2nd)
CRAWDADS LEADERS:
Batting Average - 3B Christian Villanueva (.337)
Home Runs - C Tomas Telis (5)
RBI- 3B Christian Villanueva and C Tomas Telis (18)
Stolen Bases - 2B Odubel Herrera (12)
Walks - 1B Andrew Clark (18)
Wins - RHP Randol Rojas (5)
ERA - RHP Ryan Rodebaugh (0.57)
Strikeouts - RHP Justin Grimm (43)
Saves - T-Four pitchers (1)
Innings Pitched - RHP Justin Grimm (34.0)
South Atlantic League Stories from May 9, 2011
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- Gnats Walk Past Crawdads 6-1 Monday - Savannah Sand Gnats
- Sand Gnats Take Opener from 'Dads in Savannah - Hickory Crawdads
- Wild Pitch Wins It In Extras for GreenJackets - Augusta GreenJackets
- Cumpton and Power Put Clamps Down on Charleston in 6-2 Win - Charleston RiverDogs
- Kannapolis Bangs out 17 Hits in Win Over Lexington - Kannapolis Cannon Ballers
- Schutz's Catch Lifts Shorebirds to 3-2 Game One Win - Delmarva Shorebirds
- Perez and Ramirez Return to RiverDogs - Charleston RiverDogs
- Gnats Game Notes: May 9 Vs. Hickory - Savannah Sand Gnats
- RiverDogs to Pay Visit to Musc Children's Hospital - Charleston RiverDogs
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- Power Game Notes - Charleston Dirty Birds
- Shorebirds Game Notes: at Hagerstown - Delmarva Shorebirds
- Harper Earns Player of the Week Honors - Hagerstown Suns
- Bryce Harper, Fireworks, Dogs at Homestand - Jersey Shore BlueClaws
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- Intimidators Hosting Food Drive - Kannapolis Cannon Ballers
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