'Dads Drop Opener vs Greensboro 6-4
May 10, 2022 - South Atlantic League (SAL)
Hickory Crawdads News Release
Hickory, NC- The Crawdads opened a six-game homestand against the Greensboro Grasshoppers with a 6-4 loss.
Tekoah Roby got the start for the Crawdads, giving up four runs in the third.
In the bottom half of the inning the 'Dads clawed back for three runs to make it a one-run ballgame. Aaron Zavala walked, and Evan Carter singled to put two runners on. Luisangel Acuña hit a double to right to score the lead runner. A wild pitch brought in Carter from third and a second scored Acuña.
Roby finished his evening after the fifth, allowing the four runs on six hits and three walks. He struck out six. Triston Polley took over for Roby, giving up two runs in three innings of work.
The Crawdads got a run back in the eighth inning to bring the score to 6-4. Trevor Hauver was hit by a pitch to start off the inning. He moved into scoring position on a wild pitch. Chris Seise hit a ground ball single that drove in Hauver.
Marc Church struck out all three batters he faced in the top of the ninth but the 'Dads were unable to get anything across in the home half of the inning.
The series will continue tomorrow evening with a Jungle Jubilee. Fans can dress in a jungle-themed costume for a discounted $6 ticket. It is also a Kids Win Wednesday presented by Arby's and kids 12 and under can get a free ticket to the game, a meal voucher, and a voucher for speed pitch, the bounce house, and carousel. Tomorrow will be a Wine Wednesday with discounted wine from Catawba Farms and Carolina Vines. Salute to Scrubs will continue and medical professionals can get a free ticket while friends and family can get a discounted $6 ticket.
South Atlantic League Stories from May 10, 2022
- Jacob Gonzalez Has 4 RBIs in Hoppers Debut - Greensboro Grasshoppers
- Wilmington Scores 10 in the 8th to Beat BKLYN 12-5 - Brooklyn Cyclones
- Simon's Two Triples Boost Hot Rods in Walk-Off Win - Bowling Green Hot Rods
- Abderdeen Takes Opener Against Hudson Valley 12-4 - Hudson Valley Renegades
- Greenville Drive Taken Down by Asheville Tourists - Greenville Drive
- 'Dads Drop Opener vs Greensboro 6-4 - Hickory Crawdads
- Claws Fall 4-3 in Walk-Off Fashion Tuesday Night in Bowling Green - Jersey Shore BlueClaws
- Five-Run Frame Sends Tourists to Third Straight Win - Asheville Tourists
- Winston-Salem Shut Down in Opener against Rome - Winston-Salem Dash
- Hot Rods Game Notes - Bowling Green Hot Rods
- Kick off Summer with the BlueClaws & Heavy Reel Brewing Co. - Jersey Shore BlueClaws
- HVR Game Notes - May 10, 2022 - Hudson Valley Renegades
- Braves Back on Track with Win over Dash - Rome Emperors
- Kick off Summer with the BlueClaws & Heavy Reel Brewing Co. - Jersey Shore BlueClaws
- Prized Prospect Promoted After Series Finale - Greensboro Grasshoppers
The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.
