Crawdads Weekly - More Than 10,000 Fans Pack L.P. Frans Last Weekend
Published on July 26, 2011 under South Atlantic League (SAL1)
Hickory Crawdads News Release
HICKORY, NC - A standing-room only crowd of 4,444 packed L.P. Frans Stadium for the Crawdads annual Christian Concert Game. Although the 'Dads fell, 12-10, on Saturday, they still find themselves in first place.
The 1st Half Northern Division Champion Crawdads are 59-40 overall this season, the best overall record in the Northern Division. Hickory's 19-12 record in the second half puts them one and a half games ahead of the Kannapolis Intimidators for first place.
THIS WEEK:
Thurs. @ Augusta (7:05 p.m.)
Fri. @ Augusta (7:05 p.m.)
Sat. @ Augusta (7:05 p.m.)
Sun. @ Augusta (5:35 p.m.)
Mon. vs. Hagerstown (7 p.m.)
Tues vs. Hagerstown (7 p.m.)
LAST WEEK (2-4 Record):
7/20: Crawdads 4 vs. Greensboro 9
7/21: Crawdads 5 vs. Greensboro 4
7/22: Crawdads 9 vs. Greensboro 12
7/23: Crawdads 10 vs. Delmarva 12
7/24: Crawdads 7 vs. Delmarva 6
7/25: Crawdads 2 vs. Delmarva 4 - 10 innings
PLAYER AND TEAM NOTES:
~ CF Jake Skole is hitting .371 for the month of July with four doubles, two triples, two home runs, and 12 RBIs.
~ In his last five starts, RHP Roman Mendez has allowed a total of only five runs.
~ For the month of July, 1B Andrew Clark has a team-high 7 home runs, 25 RBIs, and 16 walks while posting a .342 batting average. Clark's run of 8 games with an RBI ended on Monday.
~ SS Jurickson Profar had a personal season-high eight-game hitting streak snapped on Monday against the Delmarva Shorebirds. During the streak, he recorded 16 hits in 37 at bats (.432).
~ Hickory leads the SAL in batting average (.278) and on base percentage (.356)
THIRSTY THURSDAY HIGHLIGHTS UPCOMING HOMESTAND!
Mon., August 1 vs. Hagerstown - 7 p.m.
- 2-for-1 Senior Night - Senior adults get two tickets for the price of one!
- BINGO
- Kids Eat Free wtih the purchase of a ticket
- Intern Olympics
- 63 Big Ways 630 AM
Tues., August 2 vs. Hagerstown - 7 p.m.
- Dollar Day - Buy one ticket, get a second grandstand ticket for just $1
- Nine other items at the ballpark are just a buck!
- KRAFT Singles Tuesday Night Tickets
- Kids Run the Show Night
- 1290 WHKY, KRAFT Singles
Wed., August 3 vs. Hagerstown - 7 p.m.
- Guaranteed WINsday - if the 'Dads don't win, everyone gets a FREE ticket to future game!
- Game Show Night
- Conrad's Self-Esteem Wednesday - mention "Conrad's self-esteem" for a Half Off 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!
Thurs., August 4 vs. Hagerstown - 7 p.m.
- Thirsty Thursday - $1 can beers and Pepsis
- Banned on Wednesday concert
- Buffalo Wild Wings, KICKS 103.3 FM
LEAGUE LEADERS:
1B Andrew Clark - .303 Batting Average (7th)
C Tomas Telis - .302 Batting Average (8th)
1B Andrew Clark - .419 On Base Percentage (2nd)
2B Odubel Herrera - 25 Stolen Bases (T-6th)
3B Christian Villanueva - 23 Stolen Bases (T-10th)
1B Andrew Clark - 54 Walks (T-3rd)
CF Jake Skole - 50 Walks (7th)
SS Jurickson Profar - 6 Triples (T-2nd)
SS Jurickon Profar - 28 Doubles (T-2nd)
RF Josh Richmond - 26 Doubles (T-8th)
C Tomas Telis - 102 Hits (T-6th)
SS Jurickson Profar - 62 Runs (5th)
RF Josh Richmond - 61 Runs (T-6th)
RHP Roman Mendez - 8 Wins (T-4th)
RHP Roman Mendez - 106 Strikeouts (3rd)
CRAWDADS LEADERS:
Batting Average - 1B Andrew Clark (.303)
Home Runs - 3B Christian Villanueva (12)
RBI - 3B Christian Villanueva (57)
Stolen Bases - 2B Odubel Herrera (25)
Walks - 1B Andrew Clark (54)
Wins - RHP Roman Mendez (8)
ERA - LHP Jimmy Reyes (1.32)
Strikeouts - RHP Roman Mendez (106)
Saves - RHP Joe Van Meter (5)
Innings Pitched - RHP Roman Mendez (100.0)
South Atlantic League Stories from July 26, 2011
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- Lakewood Makes It 3 Straight Over Augusta - Jersey Shore BlueClaws
- Lakewood Wins See-Saw Battle in Ninth - Augusta GreenJackets
- West Virginia Powers by RiverDogs, 6-4 - Charleston RiverDogs
- Greenville in Overdrive Past Suns - Hagerstown Suns
- Drive Crush Suns 11-4 in Road Trip Finale - Greenville Drive
- 'Dads Two-Hit Shorebirds in 3-0 Shutout - Hickory Crawdads
- Gnats Capture Sixth Straight Win 4-2 Tuesday - Savannah Sand Gnats
- Three Solo Homers Lift Crawdads to 3-0 Win - Delmarva Shorebirds
- Savannah Completes Sweep with 2-0 Win - Lexington Legends
- Power Game Notes - Charleston Dirty Birds
- Gnats Game Notes: Tuesday, July 26 Vs. Lexington - Savannah Sand Gnats
- Crawdads Weekly - More Than 10,000 Fans Pack L.P. Frans Last Weekend - Hickory Crawdads
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