Crawdads Weekly - 'Dads Host Power for Fun-Filled Weekend Series
Published on May 30, 2012 under South Atlantic League (SAL1)
Hickory Crawdads News Release
HICKORY, NC- After they go for the series sweep in Delmarva on Wednesday night at 7:05 p.m., the Crawdads are coming home for a FUN-filled weekend home set against the West Virginia Power, starting this Thursday at 7 p.m.!
The Crawdads are 25-25 this season and are currently in 3rd place in the Northern Division, 11.0 games behind the 1st-Place Greensboro Grasshoppers.
This Week:
Wed. @ Delmarva - 7:05 p.m.
Thurs. vs. West Virginia - 7 p.m.
Fri. vs. West Virginia - 7 p.m.
Sat. vs. West Virginia - 6 p.m.
Sun. vs. West Virginia - 5 p.m.
Mon. vs. Kannapolis - 11 a.m.
Tues @ Charleston - 7:05 p.m.
Last Week (4-2):
5/24: Crawdads 3 vs. Lexington 7
5/25: Crawdads 8 vs. Lexington 7
5/26: Crawdads 11 vs. Lexington 2
5/27: Crawdads 4 vs. Lexington 6
5/28: Crawdads 8 @ Delmarva 3
5/29: Crawdads 9 @ Delmarva 0
'Dads Odor named SAL PLayer of the Week
The South Atlantic League announced on Tuesday that Hickory Crawdads 2B Rougned Odor has been named the SAL Player of the Week for the week of May 21 - 27.
Odor is the youngest player in the league at just 18 years old. The Maracaibo, Venezuela native clubbed .364 (8-for-22) with one home run, five doubles and four RBIs through his seven games on the week. Odor also scored seven runs, while adding three walks and two stolen bases.
106th former Crawdad gets the call to the Majors!
Former Hickory SS Jordy Mercer ('08) has become the 106th former Crawdad to make the Major Leagues after he was called up by the Pittsburgh Pirates earlier this week.
In 50 games with the Crawdads during the 2008 season, Mercer compiled a .250 batting average with 18 RBIs and four home runs. Prior to joining the Pirates this season, Mercer posted a .303 batting average with 11 doubles, three home runs, and 22 RBIs through 47 games with the Indianapolis Indians (AAA).
PLAYER AND TEAM NOTES:
-The Crawdads have outscored the Shorebirds, 17-3, through the first two games of the current series
-Hickory posted it's fourth shutout win of the season on Tuesday in Delmarva, 9-0
-The Crawdads are 23-3 when allowing four or less runs
-The Crawdads are 20-1 when leading after six innings
-LHP Victor Payano struck out a season-high 11 batters through seven scoreless innings against Delmarva on Tuesday
-INF Hanser Alberto is 2nd in the league with a .344 batting average
-Alberto is hitting .429 with runners in scoring position so far this year
-INF Luis Sardinas is currently on an 11-game hitting streak, with 17 hits since May 14
-1B Jhonny Gomez is hitting .636 in the last five games
-C Kellin Deglan has thrown out a league-leading 43.5% of base stealers this season (20-for-46)
Thirsty Thursday, Friday Fireworks and FREE T-Shirts on Saturday highlight the homestand!
After the 'Dads go for the series sweep in Delmarva on Wednesday night, they come back home for a FUN-filled weekend series against the West Virginia Power, starting this Thursday! Don't miss all the upcoming FUN!
Thurs. vs. West Virginia - 7 p.m.
-Thirsty Thursday - $1 can beers and Pepsi products
-Post-Game Concert by Norva Jean Dreams
-Mustache Night - everyone with a mustache gets a Half Off Ticket!
-Buffalo Wild Wings
Fri. vs. West Virginia - 7 p.m.
-Friday Fireworks after the game!
-YMCA of Catawba Valley Night - Buy One, Get One ticket deal for YMCA of Catawba Valley members!
-Disney Night - Dress up as your favorite Disney character and receive a Half Off Ticket!
-JDRF Night - Show your pump at the ticket window and receive a FREE Grandstand Ticket!
-Galaxy, Texas Pete, Fast Signs, 106.9 The Light
Sat. vs. West Virginia - 6 p.m.
-T-Shirt Giveaway - first 1,000 fans with a paid admission
-Post-Game Autographs - Stay after the game to have Crawdads players and coaches sign autographs!
-Turn Back the Clock Night
-Ladies Night
-Duck Graphics, The Big Dawg 92.1 FM
Sun. vs. West Virginia - 5 p.m.
-Post-Game Catch - Bring your glove to play catch with a couple Crawdads after the game!
-Superhero Night - Dress up as your favorite superhero and receive a Half Off Ticket!
-Joy 88.1 FM Night
-Faith and Family Day - A pre-game service will be led by Lower Creek Babtist Church at the ballpark! The service runs from 3:30 p.m. - 4:15 p.m.
-Countryside Pet Hospital
Mon. vs. Kannapolis - 11 a.m.
-Education Day!
-Businessperson's Special - Bring a business card to the Ticket Office for a discounted $5 Box Seat Ticket!
-Sylvan Learning Center
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 5/29):
INF Hanser Alberto - .344 batting average (2nd)
OF Chris Grayson - 16 doubles (T-3rd)
Grayson - 3 triples (T-8th)
Alberto - 62 hits (5th)
LHP Victor Payano - 1 complete game (T-1st)
Payano - 1 shutout (T-1st)
RHP Luke Jackson - 54 strike outs (10th)
CRAWDADS LEADERS (Through 5/29):
Batting Average - INF Hanser Alberto (.344)
Home Runs - OF Zach Cone (8)
RBIs - INF Hanser Alberto (33)
Stolen Bases - SS Luis Sardinas (14)
Walks - 3B Drew Robinson (29)
Wins - RHP Jerad Eickhoff, RHP Luke Jackson, LHP Victor Payano & RHP Phil Klein (4)
ERA - LHP Victor Payano (3.10)
Strikeouts - RHP Luke Jackson (54)
Innings Pitched - LHP Victor Payano (52.1)
South Atlantic League Stories from May 30, 2012
- Shorebirds Edged in Finale, 3-2, by Crawdads - Delmarva Shorebirds
- Legends Top Augusta 6-1 Behind Cruz - Lexington Legends
- 'Dads Sweep Delmarva with 3-2 Win - Hickory Crawdads
- Power Sweep BlueClaws - Charleston Dirty Birds
- Legends Claim Series; Augusta Falls 6-1 - Augusta GreenJackets
- BlueClaws Get Swept in West Virginia, Lose 10-5 - Jersey Shore BlueClaws
- RiverDogs Split Doubleheader in Asheville - Charleston RiverDogs
- Intimidators Sweep Doubleheader, Series vs. Rome - Kannapolis Cannon Ballers
- Crawdads Weekly - 'Dads Host Power for Fun-Filled Weekend Series - Hickory Crawdads
- Power Game Notes - Charleston Dirty Birds
- Purke's Debut Spoiled in 5-3 Loss to Greensbo - Hagerstown Suns
- Mark Ballas of Dancing with the Stars Autograph Signing June 6th - Jersey Shore BlueClaws
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