'Dads End First Half on the Road as All-Star Break Nears
Published on June 12, 2012 under South Atlantic League (SAL1)
Hickory Crawdads News Release
HICKORY, NC- The Crawdads are wrapping up the first half of the season on the road this week, before the All-Star break starts on Monday, June 18. Hickory will have the second-most amount of representatives on the Northern Division Team with five Crawdads being selected to play in the 2012 SAL All-Star Game on Tuesday, June 19 in Charleston, South Carolina - INF Hanser Alberto, OF Chris Grayson, RHP Nick Martinez, RHP Phil Klein, and LHP Victor Payano. Additionally, INF Drew Robinson was named the SAL Player of the Week for June 4 - 10 on Monday!
The Crawdads are 34-29 this season and are currently in 3rd place in the Northern Division, 7.0 games behind the 1st-place Greensboro Grasshoppers.
This Week:
Tues. @ Hagerstown - 7:05 p.m.
Wed. @ Hagerstown - 7:05 p.m.
Thurs. @ Lakewood - 7:05 p.m.
Fri. @ Lakewood - 7:05 p.m.
Sat. @ Lakewood - 7:05 p.m.
Sun. @ Lakewood - 1:05 p.m.
Mon., June 18 - All-Star Break
Tues., June 19 - All-Star Game @ Charleston, SC - 7:30 p.m.
Wed., June 20 - All-Star Break
Thurs., June 21 vs. Greensboro - 7 p.m.
Last Week (3-4):
6/5: Crawdads 3 @ Charleston 10
6/6: Crawdads 5 @ Charleston 9
6/7: Crawdads 7 @ Charleston 3
6/8: Crawdads 6 vs. Greenville 11
6/9: Crawdads 11 vs. Greenville 7
6/10: Crawdads 4 vs. Greenville 3
6/11: Crawdads 0 @ Hagerstown 9
'Dads Robinson named SAL Player of the Week!
The South Atlantic League announced on Monday that Hickory Crawdads 3B Drew Robinson has been named SAL Player of the Week for the week of June 4 - 10. It marks the second time this season that a Crawdad has won the weekly award, as 2B Rougned Odor was named Player of the Week for May 21-27 .
Robinson, 20, helped pace the 'Dads to a 4-3 record on the week by clubbing .440 (11-for-25) with one home run and five RBIs in the seven games. The Las Vegas, Nevada native added three doubles, one triple and nine runs scored. He also worked seven walks and compiled a .563 on-base percentage
PLAYER AND TEAM NOTES:
- The Crawdads are 30-5 when allowing five runs or less
-The Crawdads are 27-2 when leading after six innings
-INF Hanser Alberto and OF Chris Grayson will start for the Northern Division Team during the SAL All-Star Game
-Alberto is 2nd in the league with a .342 batting average
-Alberto leads the team with a .403 average (31-for-77) with 32 RBIs with runners in scoring position
-INF Drew Robinson has either driven in or scored the game-winning run in four of the Crawdads five walk-off wins this season
-Alberto is currently on a 10-game hitting streak, with 15 hits since June 1
-OF Chris Grayson leads the team with a .319 average (30-for-94) on the road
-C Kellin Deglan has thrown out a league-leading 41% of base stealers (23-for-56) this season
-RHP Phil Klein has held hitters to a .157 average (4-for-26) with runners in scoring position
Thirsty Thursday, Friday Fireworks, and Jerry "The King" Lawler kick off the 2nd Half!
After the All-Star break next week, the Crawdads kick off the second half of the season with a FUN-filled homestand, starting on Thurs., June 21 at 7 p.m.! Don't miss all the upcoming FUN!
Thurs., June 21 vs. Greensboro - 7 p.m.
-Thirsty Thursday - $1 can beers and Pepsi products
-Post-Game Concert by Banned on Wednesday
-Jimmy Buffett Beach Night - Wear beach gear for a Half Off Ticket !
-Buffalo Wild Wings
Fri., June 22 vs. Greensboro - 7 p.m.
-Friday Fireworks after the game!
-Piggy Bank Giveaway! - First 500 fans with a paid admission
New Year's Eve! - New Year's Eve in June? Help kick off the second half of the baseball season!
-North Carolina Education Lottery Booth - Learn about new and exciting games the NCEL has to offer!
-OrthoCarolina of Hickory, Mumy Financial, 1290 WHKY
Sat., June 23 vs. Greensboro - 6 p.m.
-Jerry "The King" Lawler Appearance! - Sign up now for the EXCLUSIVE Pre-Game Meet-and-Greet with The King!
-Cheer Noodle Giveaway! - First 1,000 fans with a paid admission
-Post-Game Autographs - Stay after the game to have Crawdads players and coaches sign autographs!
-Ladies Night
-Blood Drive - Donate blood before the game from 3 - 6 pm and receive a FREE ticket!
-North Carolina Education Lottery Booth - Learn about new and exciting games the NCEL has to offer! -Galaxy, Nissin, Jack in the Box, WNNC 1230AM
Sun., June 23 vs. Greensboro - 5 p.m.
-Dale Earnhardt Chevy Night - All Chevy's park FREE!
-Social Media Madness! - Everyone who likes the Crawdads Facebook Fan Page or follows Hickory Crawdads on Twitter gets a FREE ticket to this game! Bring a printed screen shot showing that you like/follow us to the Ticket Office, or show us on your phone!
-Post-Game Catch - Bring your glove to play catch on the field after the game!
-WSIC 1400 AM Night
-Countryside Pet Hospital
Get Tickets:
Individual Tickets for all Crawdads home games are available right now at Hickorycrawdads.com or by calling (828) 322-3000! Group outings, corporate partnerships, Levine Children's Hospital Claw Club memberships and Ticket Books for the 20th Anniversary Season are also available right now by calling the Front Office at (828) 322-3000.
LEAGUE LEADERS (Through 6/11):
INF Hanser Alberto - .342 batting average (2nd)
Alberto - 77 hits (4th)
INF Drew Robinson - .414 on-base percentage (6th)
OF Zach Cone - 10 homeruns (T-7th)
LHP Victor Payano - 1 complete game (T-1st)
Payano - 1 shutout (T-1st)
Payano - .215 average against (4th)
RHP Luke Jackson - 65 strike outs (6th)
CRAWDADS LEADERS (Through 6/11):
Batting Average - INF Hanser Alberto (.342)
Home Runs - OF Zach Cone (10)
RBIs - INF Hanser Alberto (37)
Stolen Bases - SS Luis Sardinas (17)
Walks - 3B Drew Robinson (39)
Wins - RHP Jerad Eickhoff (6)
ERA - RHP Phil Klein (2.49)
Strikeouts - RHP Luke Jackson (65)
Innings Pitched - RHP Jerad Eickhoff (64.2)
South Atlantic League Stories from June 12, 2012
- Anderson Silences the Drive in 6-3 Tourists Win - Asheville Tourists
- Tourists Make Themselves at Home; Defeat Greenville 6-3 - Greenville Drive
- West Virginia Builds Early Lead, Holds off Legends 9-7 - Lexington Legends
- Suns Take Rain-Shortened Win on Tuesday - Hickory Crawdads
- GreenJackets-Braves Split Twinbill - Augusta GreenJackets
- Meyer Earns Shutout in Suns 40th Win - Hagerstown Suns
- Rice's Single in Seventh Squashes 'Hoppers - Kannapolis Cannon Ballers
- Tuesday's Game Postponed - Jersey Shore BlueClaws
- Grasshoppers Run Away in Second Half of Monday's Suspended Game - Kannapolis Cannon Ballers
- Shorebirds Game on Tuesday Cancelled - Delmarva Shorebirds
- Charleston and Savannah Postponed Again - Charleston RiverDogs
- 'Dads End First Half on the Road as All-Star Break Nears - Hickory Crawdads
- Legends' Johnson Chosen to Participate in Home Run Derby Aboard USS Yorktown - Lexington Legends
- Gnats and Dogs Rained out on Tuesday - Savannah Sand Gnats
- Two Intimidators to Participate in SAL Home Run Derby on USS Yorktown - Kannapolis Cannon Ballers
- Shorebirds Game Notes at Lakewood - Delmarva Shorebirds
- Riggins And Swanner To Represent Asheville In Home Run Derby - Asheville Tourists
- Players Chosen for South Atlantic League Miller High Life Home Run Derby On USS Yorktown - Charleston RiverDogs
- Power Game Notes - Charleston Dirty Birds
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