Crawdads Weekly - 'Dads Host Intimidators and Legends this Week
May 22, 2012 - South Atlantic League (SAL1)
Hickory Crawdads News Release
HICKORY, NC- The Crawdads are back at L.P. Frans today for another doubleheader against the Kannapolis Intimidators. The 'Dads won game one of yesterday's double dip, 5-1, but lost the rain-shortened game two, 4-1. Game one today will start at 4 p.m. with game two starting no earlier than 6 p.m., before the 'Dads kick off a home series against Lexington this Thursday.
The Crawdads are 20-22 this season and are currently tied for 3rd place in the Northern Division, 10.0 games behind the 1st-Place Greensboro Grasshoppers.
This Week:
Tues. vs. Kannapolis, Game 1 - 4 p.m.
Tues. vs. Kannapolis, Game 2 - 6 p.m.
Thurs. vs. Lexington - 7 p.m.
Fri. vs. Lexington - 7 p.m.
Sat. vs. Lexington - 6 p.m.
Sun. vs. Lexington - 5 p.m.
Last Week (1-8):
5/14: Crawdads 3 vs. Hagerstown 5
5/15: Crawdads 4 vs. Hagerstown 12
5/16: Crawdads 6 vs. Hagerstown 8
5/17: Crawdads @ Asheville (Postponed to 5/19)
5/18: Crawdads 2 @ Asheville 6
5/19: Game 1, Crawdads 7 @ Asheville 8 - 7 innings
5/19: Game 2, Crawdads 6 @ Asheville 10 - 7 innings
5/20: Crawdads 1 @ Asheville 6
5/21: Game 1, Crawdads 5 vs. Kannapolis 1 - 7 innings
5/21: Game 2, Crawdads 1 vs. Kannapolis 4 - 5.5 innings
PLAYER AND TEAM NOTES:
-RHP Luke Jackson (6.2 innings and 9 strikeouts) and RHP Arlett Mavare (.1 inning, 1 strikeout) combined to one-hit the Kannapolis Intimidators in the 'Dads win in game one of Monday's doubleheader
-Hickory has hit 35 home runs this season, 4th-most in the league
-The Crawdads are 19-3 when allowing four or less runs
-The Crawdads are 16-1 when leading after six innings
-OF Chris Grayson is 2nd in the league with a .347 batting average
-Grayson is slugging .636 against left-handed pitchers
-INF Luis Sardinas is currently on a six-game hitting streak dating back to May 14
-INF Hanser Alberto is hitting .375 with runners in scoring position this season
-RHP Phil Klein has held all hitters to a .179 average with runners on base
-RHP Jerad Eickhoff is 3-1 with a 2.86 ERA on the road this year
-RHP Luke Jackson has 10 strikeouts in his last 8.2 innings pitched and is averaging more than one strikeout per inning pitched on the campaign
Fireworks, The ZOOperstars, and Salute to Veterans on Friday highlights the homestand!
After today's doubleheader against Kannapolis, the 'Dads kick off a weekend series against the Lexington Legends at L.P. Frans Stadium! Don't miss all the upcoming FUN!
Tues. vs. Kannapolis (doubleheader) - Game 1: 4 p.m., Game 2: No earlier than 6 p.m.
-Dollar Day! - Buy one ticket, get a second Grandstand Ticket for just $1 and great concession items are just a buck each!
-1290 WHKY
Thurs. vs. Lexington - 7 p.m.
-Thirsty Thursday - $1 can beers and Pepsi products
-Post-Game Concert by Banned on Wednesday
-Pirates vs. Ninjas - Dress as a Pirate or a Ninja, get a Half-Off Ticket!
-Buffalo Wild Wings
Fri. vs. Lexington - 7 p.m.
-Friday Fireworks after the game!
-The Zooperstars! - The lovable, outrageous, zany and unpredictable animalistic superstars will put on a show you will never forget!
-Salute to Veterans - FREE tickets for all Veterans and their immediate families!
-True2Form, Dickinson Service Center, KICKS 103.3 FM
Sat. vs. Lexington - 6 p.m.
-Post-game Autographs - Stay after the game to have Crawdads players and coaches sign autographs!
-First 1,000 fans with paid admission receive FREE Hickory Crawdads Thundersticks!
-U.S. National Whitewater Center Night - The U.S. National Whitewater Center will have their promo van at the ballpark for fans to play fun, interactive games!
-Clark Tire Night
-Community Blood Center of the Carolinas Blood Drive - Receive a FREE grandstand ticket by donating blood before the game between 3 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Sun. vs. Lexington - 5 p.m.
-Post-Game Catch - Bring your glove and a ball to play catch with a couple Crawdads!
-Reading Program Day!
-Fairy Tale Day - Have a spectacular night full of fantasy as the Crawdads celebrate their favorite fairy tales.
-Faith and Family Day - A pre-game service will be led by Longview Church of God at the ballpark! The service runs from 3:30 p.m. - 4:15 p.m.
-Countryside Pet Hospital
Get Tickets:
Individual Tickets for all Crawdads home games are available right now at Hickorycrawdads.com or by calling (828) 322-3000! Group outings, corporate partnerships, Levine Children's Hospital Claw Club memberships and Ticket Books for the 20th Anniversary Season are also available right now by calling the Front Office at (828) 322-3000.
LEAGUE LEADERS (Through 5/21):
OF Chris Grayson - .347 batting average (2nd)
Grayson - 15 doubles (T-2nd)
Grayson - .435 on-base percentage (5th)
Grayson - 50 hits (T-6th)
Grayson - .535 slugging percentage (8th)
Grayson - 77 total bases (T-8th)
LHP Victor Payano - 1 complete game (T-1st)
Payano - 1 shutout (T-1st)
RHP Luke Jackson - 50 strike outs (7th)
CRAWDADS LEADERS (Through 5/21):
Batting Average - OF Chris Grayson (.347)
Home Runs - OF Zach Cone & OF Jeremy Williams (6)
RBIs - INF Hanser Alberto (25)
Stolen Bases - SS Luis Sardinas (10)
Walks - OF Chris Grayson & 3B Drew Robinson (21)
Wins - RHP Jerad Eickhoff (4)
ERA - RHP Nick McBride (3.38)
Strikeouts - RHP Luke Jackson (50)
Innings Pitched - RHP Luke Jackson (43.0)
South Atlantic League Stories from May 22, 2012
- 'Dads Split Second Straight Twin Bill with Kannapolis - Hickory Crawdads
- 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Inning HR's Highlight 11-9 Win - Asheville Tourists
- Kannapolis Falls Short in Game 2 - Kannapolis Cannon Ballers
- Gnats Flip Script, Defeat Dogs 5-3 - Savannah Sand Gnats
- Charleston Drops a Heartbreaker to Savannah 5-12-12 - Charleston RiverDogs
- Suns and Grasshoppers Split Doubleheader - Hagerstown Suns
- Third Straight Win, 3-1 over Delmarva - Jersey Shore BlueClaws
- Shorebirds Bats Quiet in 3-1 Loss to Lakewood - Delmarva Shorebirds
- Intimidators Hang on to Win Waterlogged Game 1 - Kannapolis Cannon Ballers
- Power Attempts Minor League Promotion of the Year - Charleston Dirty Birds
- Braves Sweep Augusta in Doubleheader - Rome Emperors
- Braves Sweep Matinee Twinbill - Augusta GreenJackets
- Power Game Notes - Charleston Dirty Birds
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- MiLB.com Launches Contest for "Best Mascot in Minor League Baseball" - Savannah Sand Gnats
- Blood Drive Before Next Tuesday's Game - Kannapolis Cannon Ballers
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