Crawdads Weekly - 'Dads Open 2nd Half at Home this Thursday
Published on June 18, 2012 under South Atlantic League (SAL1)
Hickory Crawdads News Release
HICKORY, NC- The Crawdads wrapped up the first half of the season in Lakewood over the weekend and will start the second half against the Greensboro Grasshoppers at L.P. Frans Stadium this Thursday at 7 p.m.! Before the second half kicks off, Hickory will have the second-most amount of representatives on the Northern Division All-Star Team with five Crawdads being selected to play in the 2012 SAL All-Star Game on Tuesday in Charleston, South Carolina - INF Hanser Alberto, OF Chris Grayson, RHP Nick Martinez, RHP Phil Klein, and LHP Victor Payano.
The Crawdads wrapped up the first half of the season with a 36-33 record, in 3rd place in the Northern Division. The Greensboro Grasshoppers won the First-Half Northern Division Championship and have guaranteed a 2012 playoff berth.
This Week:
Mon.: All-Star Break
Tues.: All-Star Game @ Charleston, SC - 7:35 p.m.
Wed.: All-Star Break
Thurs. vs. Greensboro - 7 p.m.
Fri. vs. Greensboro - 7 p.m.
Sat. vs. Greensboro - 6 p.m.
Sun. vs. Greensboro - 5 p.m.
Last Week (2-5):
6/11: Crawdads 0 @ Hagerstown 9
6/12: Crawdads 0 @ Hagerstown 4 - 5.5 innings
6/13: Crawdads 5 @ Hagerstown 3 - 10 innings
6/14: Crawdads 7 @ Lakewood 1
6/15: Crawdads 3 @ Lakewood 4
6/16: Crawdads 3 @ Lakewood 4
6/17: Crawdads 1 @ Lakewood 6
Five Crawdads suit up for Northern Division Team in All-Star Game on Tuesday!
The Crawdads will be well represented at the 2012 SAL All-Star Game this Tuesday in Charleston, SC with five players suiting up for the Northern Division Team, the second-most amount of representatives in the division. SS Hanser Alberto and LF Chris Grayson will both start for the Northern squad, while RHP Phil Klein, RHP Nick Martinez, and LHP Victor Payano will all be in the bullpen.
The All-Star game will start at 7:30 p.m. this Tuesday at Joseph P. Riley Jr., Park in Charleston. Be sure to tune in and catch all the All-Star action on Riverdogs.com .
PLAYER AND TEAM NOTES:
-The Crawdads have racked up the 5th-highest team batting average in the SAL (.267)
-Hickory has also belted 54 home runs, fourth-most in the league
-The 'Dads are currently 3rd in the SAL with 96 stolen bases, and have only been caught 28 times
-Hickory is 4th with a .409 slugging percentage, and are one of only four teams in the league over .400 in that department
-The 'Dads hurlers rank 6th in the league with 536 strikeouts
-All-Star SS Hanser Alberto finished the first half with the 2nd-highest batting average in the league (.339)
-All-Star LHP Victor Payano has limited the opposition to a .216 average, 4th-lowest in the SAL
-RHP Luke Jackson has the 5th-highest strikeouts per nine innings ratio (10.13)
-RHP Arlett Mavare leads all SAL relievers with a 13.02 strikeouts per nine innings ratio
Thirsty Thursday, Friday Fireworks, and Jerry "The King" Lawler kick off the 2nd Half!
After the All-Star Break wraps up on Wednesday, the Crawdads kick off the second half of the season with a FUN-filled homestand, starting this Thursday at 7 p.m.! Don't miss all the upcoming FUN!
Thursday vs. Greensboro - 7 p.m.
-Thirsty Thursday - $1 can beers and Pepsi products
-Post-Game Concert by Banned on Wednesday
-Jimmy Buffett Beach Night - Wear beach gear for a Half Off Ticket !
-Buffalo Wild Wings
Friday vs. Greensboro - 7 p.m.
-Friday Fireworks after the game!
-New Year's Eve! - New Year's Eve in June? Help kick off the second half of the baseball season!
-North Carolina Education Lottery Booth - Learn about new and exciting games the NCEL has to offer!
-OrthoCarolina of Hickory, 1290 WHKY
Saturday vs. Greensboro - 6 p.m.
-Jerry "The King" Lawler Appearance! - Sign up now for the EXCLUSIVE Pre-Game Meet-and-Greet with The King!
-Cheer Noodle Giveaway! - First 1,000 fans with a paid admission
-Post-Game Autographs - Stay after the game to have Crawdads players and coaches sign autographs!
-Ladies Night
-Blood Drive - Donate blood before the game from 3 - 6 p.m. and receive a FREE ticket!
-North Carolina Education Lottery Booth - Learn about new and exciting games the NCEL has to offer!
-Galaxy, Nissin, Jack in the Box, WNNC 1230AM
Sunday vs. Greensboro - 5 p.m.
-Dale Earnhardt Chevy Night - All Chevy's park FREE!
-Social Media Madness! - Everyone who likes the Crawdads Facebook Fan Page or follows Hickory Crawdads on Twitter gets a FREE ticket to this game! Bring a printed screen shot showing that you like/follow us to the Ticket Office, or show us on your phone!
-Post-Game Catch - Bring your glove to play catch on the field after the game!
-WSIC 1400 AM Night
-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 6/17):
INF Hanser Alberto - .339 batting average (2nd)
Alberto - 83 hits (6th)
INF Drew Robinson - .413 on-base percentage (T-6th)
OF Zach Cone - 10 home runs (T-10th)
LHP Victor Payano - 1 complete game (T-1st)
Payano - 1 shutout (T-1st)
Payano - .216 average against (4th)
RHP Luke Jackson - 72 strike outs (7th)
Jackson - 10.13 strike outs/9 innings pitched as a starter (5th)
CRAWDADS LEADERS (Through 6/17):
Batting Average - INF Hanser Alberto (.339)
Home Runs - OF Zach Cone (10)
RBIs - OF Jeremy Williams & INF Hanser Alberto (38)
Stolen Bases - SS Luis Sardinas (21)
Walks - 3B Drew Robinson (41)
Wins - RHP Jerad Eickhoff (7)
ERA - RHP Phil Klein (2.63)
Strikeouts - RHP Luke Jackson (72)
Innings Pitched - RHP Jerad Eickhoff (70.2)
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