Crawdads Weekly Update
Published on June 5, 2013 under South Atlantic League (SAL1)
Hickory Crawdads News Release
HICKORY, NC - The Hickory Crawdads entered the month of June in the thick of an exciting playoff race in the South Atlantic League Northern Division. With only 14 games left in the first half of the season, the 'Dads find themselves tied with the West Virginia Power just one game back of the Hagerstown Suns for first place.
The Crawdads went 3-4 over the past week, going 1-1 against Augusta, 1-3 against Rome and 1-0 vs. Lakewood.
This Week:
Wed. vs. Lakewood - 7:00 pm
Thurs. vs. Lakewood - 7:00 pm
Fri. @ Greenville - 4:30 pm GM 1/GM 2 to follow
Sat. @ Greenville - 7:05 pm
Sun @ Greenville - 4:05 pm
Last Week (3-4):
5/28: Crawdads 7 @ Augusta 4
5/29: Crawdads 1 @ Augusta 2
5/30: Crawdads 7 @ Rome 8
5/31: Crawdads 5 @ Rome 6
6/1: Crawdads 11 @ Rome 9 (10 Inn)
6/2: Crawdads 1 @ Rome 3
6/4: Lakewood 1 vs. Crawdads 4
Player and Team Notes
- The 'Dads 76 HR are still the most in all of Minor League Baseball. Asheville ranks 2nd in the SAL with only 50 HR.
- The Crawdads also rank 2nd in the SAL with a .425 slugging percentage. The 'Dads 788 total bases ranks 3rd.
- INF Joey Gallo (14) and INF Ryan Rua (14) are tied for 2nd in the SAL in home runs while OF Lewis Brinson (11) currently sits in third.
- The Crawdads lead the SAL in stolen base success rate at 78% with 54 stolen bases in 69 attempts.
- The quickly improving Crawdads pitching staff has lowered it's ERA to 4.12, good for 6th place in the SAL.
- The pitching staff has also allowed the 4th fewest HRs in the league, with only 29 balls having left the yard.
Six 'Dads Named to 2013 SAL All-Star Team
The South Atlantic League on Tuesday announced the rosters for the 2013 SAL All-Star Game, with the Crawdads represented by six players on the Northern Division Team. The roster includes INF Joey Gallo, INF Ryan Rua, C Jorge Alfaro, OF Lewis Brinson, RHP C.J. Edwards and LHP Alexander Claudio. The six players tie the Crawdads with West Virginia, Hagerstown and Greensboro for the most in the SAL. Read the entire article here!
Upcoming Promotions
Wednesday June 5th: Unemployment Night
Show your NCESC issued debit card or printed online statement and receive up to four complimentary tickets!
Thursday June 6th: Outfitters Uniforms and Shoes Healthcare Appreciation Night
All healthcare professionals may receive one FREE grandstand ticket to this game, courtesy of Outfitters Uniforms and Shoes! Also, discounted $4 grandstand tickets will be available to healthcare professionals' family members. Just present your healthcare employee ID or an Outfitters Uniforms and Shoes Healthcare Appreciation Night flyer at the Ticket Office for the ticket deal.
Fan vs. Food Showdown
Expect countless concession items to be consumed on a night devoted to eating contests of all sorts! Think you're up for the challenge? Come out for the Fan vs Food Showdown and find out!
Thirsty Thursday
All Pepsi products and 12oz. beers are only $1! Hometown musician Kirk Bass will be performing live after the game!
Click here or call (828) 322-3000 for all the info or to get your tickets right now!
LEAGUE LEADERS (Through 6/4):
INF Joey Gallo - 14 HR (2nd) INF Ryan Rua - 14 HR (2nd) OF Lewis Brinson - 11 HR (3rd) INF Ryan Rua - 42 RBI (4th) INF Ryan Rua - 30 Extra Base Hits (3rd) RHP C.J Edwards - 5 Wins (3rd) RHP C.J. Edwards - 66 Strikeouts (4th) RHP C.J. Edwards - 2.25 ERA (5th) RHP C.J. Edwards - 1 Complete Game (1st) RHP C.J. Edwards - .189 BAA (4th)
CRAWDADS LEADERS (Through 6/4):
Batting Average - OF Nick Williams (.296)
Home Runs - INF Joey Gallo & INF Ryan Rua (14)
RBIs - INF Ryan Rua (42)
Stolen Bases - OF Lewis Brinson (10)
Walks - INF Joey Gallo (29)
Wins - RHP C.J. Edwards (5)
ERA - LHP Alexander Claudio (1.40)
Strikeouts - RHP CJ Edwards (66)
Innings Pitched - RHP Connor Sadzeck (59.2)
South Atlantic League Stories from June 5, 2013
- No-Hitter Highlights Intimidators DH Sweep of Hagerstown - Hagerstown Suns
- 'Dads Blast BlueClaws 12-4 - Hickory Crawdads
- Legends Blank Gnats 4-0 - Savannah Sand Gnats
- Hickory Homers Past Lakewood 12-4 - Jersey Shore BlueClaws
- Drive and RiverDogs Suspended in 3rd Inning - Greenville Drive
- Legends Blank Sand Gnats 4-0 Behind Mills - Lexington Legends
- Shorebirds Game Suspended in Fourth Inning Due to Weather - Delmarva Shorebirds
- Power Game Suspended - Charleston Dirty Birds
- Crawdads & Fur Circus Reach Out - Hickory Crawdads
- Drive to Complete Suspended Game on Friday, June 7th - Greenville Drive
- Power vs. Shorebirds - Game Notes - June 5, 2013 - Charleston Dirty Birds
- Crawdads Weekly Update - Hickory Crawdads
- RiverDogs Lend Helping Hand to Oklahoma - Charleston RiverDogs
- Intimidators vs. Suns - Game Notes - June 5, 2013 - Kannapolis Cannon Ballers
- Jersey Auction Part of ClawStar Spectacular - Jersey Shore BlueClaws
- Gomez Shines as Hoppers Rally for 7-5 Win - Greensboro Grasshoppers
- Gnats Overwhelm Legends 9-2 - Savannah Sand Gnats
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