Crawdads Weekly - 'Dads Split Series with WV, Hit the Road
June 27, 2011 - South Atlantic League (SAL1)
Hickory Crawdads News Release
HICKORY, NC - Fresh off winning the 1st-Half Northern Division Championship, the Crawdads kicked off the second half of the season by splitting a four-game series with the West Virginia Power at L.P. Frans Stadium.
The 'Dads are 42-30 overall this season, the top overall record in the South Atlantic League. Hickory's 2-2 record in the second half is tied for third in the Northern Division, only one game behind the Kannapolis Intimidators and Lakewood BlueClaws.
THIS WEEK:
Mon. @ Kannapolis (7:05 p.m.)
Tues. @ Kannapolis (7:05 p.m.)
Wed. @ Kannapolis (7:05 p.m.)
Thurs. @ Kannapolis (7:05 p.m.)
Fri. @ Greenville (7 p.m.)
Sat. @ Greenville (7 p.m.)
Sun. @ Greenville (7 p.m.)
Mon., July 4 vs. Delmarva (7 p.m.)
LAST WEEK (2-2 Record):
6/21: SAL Northern 3 vs. SAL Southern 6
6/23: Crawdads 0 vs. W. Virginia 1
6/24: Crawdads 7 vs. W. Virginia 5
6/25: Crawdads 9 vs. W. Virginia 4
6/26: Crawdads 1 vs. W. Virginia 3
2011 PLAYOFF TICKETS ON SALE RIGHT NOW!
Since the Crawdads wasted no time securing their spot in the 2011 SAL Playoffs by winning the 1st-Half Northern Division Championship, here's your chance to be equally prompt and secure your seats for all of the exciting post-season action at L.P. Frans Stadium with three different championship-caliber playoff ticket options!
The 'Dads three different playoff ticket options are the Playoff Pass, the Corporate Package and Individual Tickets, and all are available right now by calling the Front Office at (828) 322-3000!
PROFAR SELECTED TO PLAY IN MLB ALL-STAR FUTURES GAME!
Crawdads SS Jurickson Profar will be representing Hickory on the big stage during this year's MLB All-Star festivities in Phoenix, AZ, as the 18-year-old has been selected to play on the World Team in the 2011 XM All-Star Futures Game on July 10. Profar becomes the first player to ever be selected to the Futures Game as a current member of the Crawdads, and is one of only seven Class A players selected this year.
The Willemstad, Curacao native will suit up with former Crawdads LHP Martin Perez ('09) and other top prospects originating from countries around the world to take on the U.S. Team at Chase Field, the home of the Arizona DiamondBacks.
PLAYER AND TEAM NOTES:
~ SS Jurickson Profar leads the SAL with six triples
~ RHP Ryan Rodebaugh is tied for 4th in the league with 11 saves
~ RHP Roman Mendez leads the league's pitchers with a .857 winning percentage
~ C Tomas Telis leads the team with a .363 batting average in June
~ INF/OF Alejandro Selen has a team-high four homers in June
~The Crawdads are 15-6 in June, averaging 6.8 runs per game while only allowing 3.9 runs per contest
~ Hickory is tied for 2nd in the SAL with a .269 team batting average and .348 on-base percentage
~ The Crawdads also have the 3rd-lowest ERA in the league at 3.67
4TH OF JULY FIREWORKS EXTRAVAGANZA KICKS OFF NEXT HOMESTAND!
Mon, July 4 vs. Delmarva - 7 p.m.
- 4th of July Fireworks Extravaganza
- Best Fireworks celebration in the area!
- All tickets just $10 and going fast!
- KICKS 103.3FM
Tues, July 5 vs. Delmarva - 7 p.m.
- Dollar Day - 10 items just a buck!
- Buy one ticket, get a grandstand ticket for just $1
- Bring a Banner Night - Bring a banner, get Half Off Ticket!
- KRAFT Singles Tuesday Night Tickets
- 1290 WHKY
Wed, July 6 vs. Delmarva - 7 p.m.
- Guaranteed WINsday - if the 'Dads don't win, everyone gets FREE ticket to future game!
- Salute to the Mustache - all fans with a mustache get FREE ticket
- Conrad's Self-Esteem Wednesday - mention "Conrad's self-esteem" for a Half Off Ticket - Unemployment Night Ticket Special
Thurs, July 7 vs. Lexington - 7 p.m.
- Thirsty Thursday - $1 can beers and Pepsis
- RunWithFear concert
- Classic Rock and 70s Night - Buffalo Wild Wings
Fri, July 8 vs. Lexington - 7 p.m.
-Friday Night Fireworks!
- Texas Rangers Night - wear Rangers gear for Half Off Ticket
- North Carolina Education Lottery Booth
- Hickory Trace Village, 1290 WHKY
Sat, July 9 vs. Lexington - 7 p.m.
- Mugs Giveaway - first 1,000 fans!
- Harry Potter Night - dress up like a Harry Potter character, get FREE ticket!
- David "No Way" Burlet performance!
- Ladies Night
- Blue Ridge Energies, The Big Dawg 92.1FM
Sun, July 10 vs. Lexington - 5 p.m. - 60-Second Night
- Take part in 60-second contests for prizes all game long!
LEAGUE LEADERS:
RHP Ryan Rodebaugh - 11 Saves (T-4th)
RHP Roman Mendez - 70 Strikeouts (8th)
1B Andrew Clark - .404 On Base Percentage (8th)
2B Odubel Herrera - 19 Stolen Bases (T-5th)
3B Christian Villanueva - 16 Stolen Bases (T-9th)
SS Jurickson Profar - 6 Triples (1st)
C Tomas Telis - 78 Hits (T-5th)
RF Josh Richmond - 44 Runs (T-8th)
RHP Roman Mendez - 6 Wins (T-6th)
CRAWDADS LEADERS:
Batting Average - C Tomas Telis (.310)
Home Runs - INF Alejandro Selen, C Tomas Telis, 3B Christian Villanueva (7)
RBI - 3B Christian Villanueva (39)
Stolen Bases - 2B Odubel Herrera (19)
Walks - 1B Andrew Clark (36)
Wins - RHP Roman Mendez (6)
ERA - RHP Ryan Rodebaugh (0.46)
Strikeouts - RHP Roman Mendez (70)
Saves - RHP Ryan Rodebaugh (11)
Innings Pitched - RHP Roman Mendez (69.2)
South Atlantic League Stories from June 27, 2011
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- 10th Inning Homer Gives West Virginia 2-1 Win Over Legends - Lexington Legends
- 10th Inning Homer Gives West Virginia 2-1 Win Over Legends - Lexington Legends
- Shorebirds Offense Explodes in 11-7 Win Over Greensboro - Delmarva Shorebirds
- Power Beat Legends in Ten - Charleston Dirty Birds
- Drive Come Up Short Versus Tourists, 3-2 - Greenville Drive
- Fifteen Hits Not Enough to Carry Rome - Rome Emperors
- Offensive Woes Continue; GreenJackets Blanked Again - Augusta GreenJackets
- Lakewood Falls 5-2 Monday Night in Hagerstown - Jersey Shore BlueClaws
- Turley Twirls Another Beauty as 'Dogs Top 'Jackets, 3-0 - Charleston RiverDogs
- Gnats Game Notes: Monday, June 27 at Rome - Savannah Sand Gnats
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- Tourists' Wilson Leaves Asheville to Pursue College Football at Wisconsin - Asheville Tourists
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