Crawdads Weekly - 'Dads Start Series Vs. In-State Rivals
Published on August 10, 2011 under South Atlantic League (SAL1)
Hickory Crawdads News Release
HICKORY, NC - Just as they did in the first half of the season, the Hickory Crawdads and Kannapolis Intimidators are battling for pole position in the South Atlantic League Northern Division standings. Hickory came out on top in the first half ensuring a 2011 playoff spot, but will be in a battle with their Piedmont neighbors, as the two teams kick off a four-game series in Hickory on Wednesday.
The 1st-Half Northern Division Champion Crawdads are 65-47 overall this season, the best overall record in the Northern Division. Hickory's 25-19 record in the 2nd half puts them one and a half games back of the Intimidators for 1st place.
THIS WEEK:
Wed. vs. Kannapolis (7 p.m.)
Thu. vs. Kannapolis (7 p.m.)
Fri. vs. Kannapolis (7 p.m.)
Sat. vs. Kannapolis (7 p.m.)
Sun. @ Charleston (5:05 p.m.)
LAST WEEK (3-5 Record):
8/1: Crawdads 14 vs. Hagerstown 13 - 10 innings
8/2: Crawdads 2 vs. Hagerstown 3
8/3: Crawdads 0 vs. Hagerstown 12
8/4: Crawdads 8 vs. Hagerstown 1
8/5: Crawdads 1 @ Asheville 3
8/6: Crawdads 0 @. Asheville 5
8/7: Crawdads 16 @ Asheville 6
8/8: Crawdads 9 @ Asheville 10
PLAYER AND TEAM NOTES:
~ With CF Jake Skole's grand slam on Sunday against Asheville, the Crawdads broke the team record for grand slams in a season with six. It was Skole's team-leading second Grand Slam this season.
~ C Kellin Deglan had two home runs and five RBI on Sunday in Asheville. He has 7 RBI in his last two contests.
~ Hickory's 22 hits on Sunday was one shy of the all-time team record, set on 5/12/04 at Asheville.
~ Through eight games in August, 1B Andrew Clark is batting a team-leading .455 with 15 hits and seven RBI in 33 at bats.
~ Clark is riding a nine-game hitting streak that includes 16 hits in 37 at bats (.432).
~ 2B Odubel Herrera is batting .332 away from L.P. Frans this season.
~ Since returning to the lineup on July 31, INF/OF Alejandro Selen has 12 hits in 33 at bats (.363). He has had multiple hits in his last three contests as well as five of the last eight games.
~ SS Jurickson Profar went 4-4 with two runs, a double, and two RBI against Hagerstown on August 4.
~ Hickory batters leads the SAL in batting average (.281) and on base percentage (.357).
~ Crawdads pitchers have the most strikeouts in the SAL (970).
FRIDAY NIGHT FIREWORKS AND SATURDAY'S SOAP DISPENSER GIVEAWAY HIGHLIGHT THIS WEEK'S HOMESTAND!
Wednesday vs. Kannapolis - 7 p.m.
- Social Media Night - Print out proof that you "Like" the 'Dads on Facebook or "follow" the 'Dads on Twitter and get a FREE grandstand ticket to the game!
- Guaranteed WINsday - if the 'Dads don't win, everyone gets a FREE ticket to future game!
- Conrad's Self-Esteem Wednesday - mention "Conrad's self-esteem" for a $4 Box Seat Ticket Ticket to help raise funds for Catawba Valley Behavioral Heathcare!
- Unemployment Night Ticket Special - Show your NCESC-issued debit card or online statement for 4 FREE tickets!
Thursday vs. Kannapolis - 7 p.m.
- Thirsty Thursday - $1 can beers and fountain Pepsis
- Xerockx post-game concert
- 80's Night
- Buffalo Wild Wings
Friday vs. Kannapolis - 7 p.m.
- Friday Night Fireworks - Best show in the Unifour!
- ZOOperstars - Check out the most hilarious mascots around!
- Bark in the Park - Dogs get in free!
- Science Center Night - Bring your Catawba Science Center and receive 4 FREE Box Seat Tickets!
- CBS Sports, Bark Mobile, The Big Dawg 92.1FM
Saturday vs. Kannapolis - 7 p.m.
- Soap Dispenser Giveaway - For the first 1,000 fans with paid admission!
- Ladies Night
- Tattoo Night
- YMCA of Catawba Valley Night - YMCA members get a Buy One Get One Ticket!
- Galaxy, Dial Liquid & Bar Soap, WNNC 1230AM
LEAGUE LEADERS:
1B Andrew Clark - .311 Batting Average (4th)
1B Andrew Clark - .422 On Base Percentage (2nd)
SS Jurickson Profar - .397 On Base Percentage (7th)
2B Odubel Herrera - 27 Stolen Bases (T-6th)
3B Christian Villanueva - 27 Stolen Bases (T-6th)
1B Andrew Clark - 61 Walks (4th)
CF Jake Skole - 56 Walks (T-7th)
SS Jurickson Profar - 56 Walks (T-7th)
SS Jurickson Profar - 7 Triples (T-3rd)
SS Jurickon Profar - 30 Doubles (T-3th)
RF Josh Richmond - 29 Doubles (T-5th)
2B Odubel Herrera - 115 Hits (T-7th)
SS Jurickson Profar - 71 Runs (T-3rd)
RF Josh Richmond - 66 Runs (T-8th)
RHP Roman Mendez - 9 Wins (T-4th)
RHP Roman Mendez - 116 Strikeouts (2nd)
CRAWDADS LEADERS:
Batting Average - 1B Andrew Clark (.311)
Home Runs - 3B Christian Villanueva (13)
RBI - 3B Christian Villanueva (67)
Stolen Bases - 2B Odubel Herrera (27)
Walks - 1B Andrew Clark (61)
Wins - RHP Roman Mendez (9)
ERA - LHP Jimmy Reyes (1.54)*
Strikeouts - RHP Roman Mendez (116)
Saves - RHP Joe Van Meter (5)
Innings Pitched - RHP Nick Tepesch (116.2)
*Minimum 25 innings pitched
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