Crawdads Weekly - 'Dads Kick off Fun-Filled Homestand this Thursday
Published on July 16, 2012 under South Atlantic League (SAL1)
Hickory Crawdads News Release
HICKORY, NC - Once the Crawdads wrap up an eight-game road trip in Delmarva on Tuesday, the FUN returns to L.P. Frans Stadium as Hickory kicks off an eight-game homestand this Thursday night ! The 'Dads are in the thick of the battle for 1st place in the Northern Division Second Half Standings, and will begin the home action this week against the Lakewood BlueClaws with Thirsty Thursday, Friday Fireworks, and the Chick-fil-A Christian Concert this Saturday!
The Crawdads are 15-9 so far in the second half, and are tied with the Lakewood BlueClaws for 2nd in the Northern Division Second Half Standings, just a half game behind the 1st-place Hagerstown Suns. Hickory is 51-42 overall in 2012, good for 3rd in the overall standings in the Northern Division.
This Week:
Mon. @ Delmarva - 7:05 pm
Tues. @ Delmarva - 7:05 pm
Thurs. vs. Lakewood - 7 pm
Fri. vs. Lakewood - 7 pm
Sat. vs. Lakewood - 6 pm
Sun. vs. Lakewood - 5 pm
Last Week (2-4):
7/10: Crawdads 5 @ Lakewood 4
7/11: Crawdads 3 @ Lakewood 9
7/12: Crawdads 0 @ Lakewood 4
7/13: Crawdads 2 @ Lakewood 3
7/14: Crawdads 4 @ Delmarva 5 - 11 innings
7/15: Crawdads 13 @ Delmarva 5
Get your tickets NOW for the Chick-fil-A Christian Concert this Saturday!
The nationally-acclaimed band, Selah, will be performing live after the 'Dads take on the Lakewood BlueClaws at 6 p.m. this Saturday for the Chick-fil-A Christian Concert Game, presented by Chick-fil-A, Gardner-Webb University, Hickory Christian Academy, and 106.9 The Light. Don't miss your chance to see the award-winning band with numerous number one singles, sold out concert tours, and over two and a half million albums sold perform live at the ballpark!
All tickets are only $12 for the game and concert, and are going fast! Click here to get yours now or call the Front Office at (828) 322-3000! Group discounts are also available by contacting the Group Sales Department at (828) 322-3000. Be sure to secure your seats for an unforgettable night at the ballpark !
Vote right now for INF Rougned Odor in the Minors Moniker Madness Contest!
T he sixth annual Minors Moniker Madness is underway to determine who has the best name in Minor League Baseball! With 64 unique and funny names from across the minors, the 'Dads are represented by INF Rougned Odor. Think Odor has the best name in baseball? Click here to vote for him now!
Vote for Rougned Odor by clicking on his name in the bracket or click on the icon next to his name for more information. Round one ends this Thursday, so click here and vote for Rougned right now!
Player and Team Notes
-The Crawdads are 2nd in the SAL with 181 doubles
-The 'Dads are 3rd in the league with 76 home runs
-Hickory scored 13 runs in Sunday's victory in Delmarva, one run shy of tying the 'Dads season mark for most runs scored in a game
-INF Alejandro Selen is batting .722 (13-for-18) with runners in scoring position, the highest of any Crawdad. Overall he is hiting .456 (26-for-57) with five home runs, 21 RBIs, 13 runs scored and a .500 on-base percentage through just 16 games this season
-INF Drew Robinson has the 3rd-most walks in the SAL (64)
-Robinson has seven RBIs in his last nine games
-C Kellin Deglan has thrown out 37% of base runners this year, 2nd best in the SAL
-RHP Jerad Eickhoff is tied for 1st in the league with 10 wins
-Eickhoff has the 5th lowest walks per nine innings in the SAL at 2.38. He is 6-1 with a 3.01 ERA on the road so far this year
-With a scoreless inning on Saturday in Delmarva, All-Star RHP Phil Klein dropped his ERA to 2.08, the lowest of any Crawdad
Thirsty Thursday, Friday Night Fireworks and the Chick-fil-A Christian Concert on Saturday kick off the homestand!
The 'Dads kick off an eight-game homestand this Thursday night against the Lakewood BlueClaws at 7 p.m. Check out the details on all of the upcoming FUN at L.P. Frans!
Thurs., vs. Lakewood - 7 p.m.
-Thirsty Thursday - $1 can beers and Pepsi products
-Post-Game Concert by Banned on Wednesday
-United States Air Force Night
-Dark Knight Night - Wear your Batman gear for a Half Off ticket!
-Buffalo Wild Wings, United States Air Force
Fri., vs. Lakewood - 7 p.m.
-Friday Fireworks after the game!
-Bieber Fever II - We'll make a Belieber out of you! Sing a line from a Justin Bieber song at the Ticket Office for a Half Off ticket !
-Chris' Home Builder's Outlet, Physician's Plan, KICKS 103.3 FM
Sat., vs. Lakewood - 6 p.m.
-Chick-fil-A Christian Concert featuring Selah!
-The nationally-acclaimed band will perform live after the game!
-All tickets are only $12 for the game and concert, and are going fast so click here to get yours now!
-Chick-fil-A, Gardner-Webb University, Hickory Christian Academy, 106.9 The Light
Sun., vs. Lakewood - 5 p.m.
-Cruise in Car Show - Car show starts at 3:45 p.m. and is FREE to attend!
-Register to show off your car in the car show and get a FREE Ticket to this game! Register by calling (828) 322-3000 right now!
-Post-Game Catch - Bring your glove to play catch on the field after the game!
-Faith and Family Day - Pre-game service, 3:45 - 4:15 p.m.
-Countryside Pet Hospital, Freedom Biker Church of Hickory
The 'Dads continue the homestand against the Delmarva Shorebirds from Mon., July 23 - Thurs., July 26! Click here or call (828) 322-3000 for all the info or to get your tickets right now!
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 for the 20th Anniversary Season are also available right now by calling the Front Office at (828) 322-3000.
LEAGUE LEADERS (Through 7/15):
INF Drew Robinson - .424 on-base percentage (5th)
Robinson - 64 Walks (3rd)
LHP Victor Payano - 1 complete game (T-1st)
Payano - 1 shutout (T-1st)
RHP Jerad Eickhoff - 10 wins (T-1st)
Eickhoff - 2.38 walks/9 innings pitched as a starter (5th)
RHP Arlett Mavare - 11.60 strike outs/9 innings pitched as a reliever (2nd)
CRAWDADS LEADERS (Through 7/15):
Batting Average - INF Alejandro Selen (.456)
Home Runs - OF Zach Cone (11)
RBIs - INF Drew Robinson (48)
Stolen Bases - OF Chris Grayson (22)
Walks - 3B Drew Robinson (64)
Wins - RHP Jerad Eickhoff (10)
ERA - RHP Phil Klein (2.08)
Strikeouts - RHP Nick Martinez (75)
Innings Pitched - RHP Jerad Eickhoff (90.2)
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