'Dads Pitching Strong in Win over West Virginia
Published on June 10, 2018 under South Atlantic League (SAL1)
Hickory Crawdads News Release
Hickory, NC - The 'Dads racked up 11 hits Sunday afternoon as they defeated the West Virginia Power 6-1 in the series finale.
The Power scored a run in the top of the second to take a 1-0 lead, but weren't able to get another run on the board during the afternoon against 'Dads pitchers.
The 'Dads quickly erased the deficit, scoring four runs in the bottom half of the inning to take the lead. Third baseman Ryan Dorow singled up the middle to start off the inning. First baseman Tyreque Reed walked to put runners on first and second for the 'Dads. Left fielder Austin O'Banion doubled in both runners in a ball that got past the left fielder. Second baseman followed it up with a single to center to bring in O'Banion. Right fielder Preston Scott capped off the rally another single that scored Enright and gave the 'Dads a 4-1 lead.
Crawdads struck again in the sixth, with a double by Bubba Thompson that brought Reed around to score from second.
Thompson notched another RBI in the eighth with a bases-loaded ground out that allowed O'Banion to score.
On the mound for the 'Dads Tyree Thompson delivered another strong start, throwing five one run innings. Righties Joe Kuzia and Demarcus Evans each added two innings of one-hit relief to seal the 6-1 victory.
The 'Dads will be back in action at the Frans to begin the second half of the season on Thursday, June 21st for Margaritaville Night. Fans who dress up for the tropical occasion will get a free ticket to the game.
South Atlantic League Stories from June 10, 2018
- Drive Drop Sunday's Series Finale to RiverDogs - Greenville Drive
- Charleston Uses Big Fifth to Down Drive in Finale - Charleston RiverDogs
- Suns Take Series Finale in Extras on Sunday - Hagerstown Suns
- Suns Outlast 'Birds in Extras - Delmarva Shorebirds
- Hicklen Homers Twice to Propel Legends over Tourists in Series Finale - Lexington Legends
- Four-Run Second Dooms Power in Series Finale - Charleston Dirty Birds
- 'Dads Pitching Strong in Win over West Virginia - Hickory Crawdads
- Tourists Start Fast But Falter to Legends - Asheville Tourists
- Fireflies Blank GreenJackets 4-0 on Sunday - Columbia Fireflies
- BlueClaws Shutout Hoppers in Finale - Greensboro Grasshoppers
- Hitting Woes Continue in Columbia - Augusta GreenJackets
- Parkinson Sharp Again, Claws Win 2-0 on Sunday - Jersey Shore BlueClaws
- Early Lead Holds as Kannapolis Gets a 4-1 Win - Rome Emperors
- Fireflies Game Notes: June 10 vs. Augusta (Game 60) - Columbia Fireflies
- West Virginia Power: Game Notes (June 10) - Charleston Dirty Birds
- Preview: Series Finale against Lakewood - 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.
