'Dads top Legends, 18-9, Welcome 3,333,333rd Fan
Published on June 6, 2010 under South Atlantic League (SAL1)
Hickory Crawdads News Release
HICKORY, NC - The Hickory Crawdads recorded season-highs in runs and hits to defeat the Lexington Legends, 18-9, before 2,333 fans at L.P. Frans Stadium on Sunday evening. With the victory, the 'Dads increase their division lead back up to two games ahead of the Lakewood BlueClaws.
Before the slugfest, the Crawdads welcomed their 3,333,333rd fan in team history on Sunday. Allen Sigman was the lucky fan, winning 3 season tickets for the rest of the 2010 season, 3 outs spent on the Public Address, 3 outs spent on the radio broadcast, 3 autographed baseballs by the 2010 Crawdads, 3 Crawdads 6-Pack Coolers, 3 Packs of 2010 Crawdads Team Card Sets, and 3 Twelve-packs of Pepsi!
The Crawdads (35-23) scored at least two runs in the first five innings, tallying all 18 of their runs within the first five frames. The 'Dads scored two in the first on a two-run shot to left by LF Ed Koncel and five in the second, including four on back-to-back home runs by DH Christian Santana and 1B Mike Ortiz. The Hickory offense just kept pounding away, with its fourth homer of the game, a two-run shot by RF Jared Prince in the third. Four runs scored in the fourth and another five in the fifth capped the 'Dads offensive display, posting an 18-0 lead through five.
Crawdads starter LHP Robbie Ross (8-4, 1.92 ERA) dealt five scoreless innings to begin the game before Lexington got on the board against him in the sixth, making it 18-1. Ross got out of the rest of the inning unscathed, moment before the game entered a 31-minute rain delay early in the bottom of the sixth. After the hiatus, Lexington proceeded to score six runs in the eighth and two in the ninth against the bullpen to account for the final score of 18-9 in the Crawdads win.
Hickory reached season-highs for both hits and runs in the game. The 18 runs scored top the previous high of 11, set twice this season, and with 20 hits, the team eclipsed their previous high of 18. The four home runs also set a single-game mark this season, while Prince set a single-game team high with five RBIs.
Ross picked up his eighth win of the season, tied for best in the South Atlantic League, allowing just one run on five hits and a walk while striking out three in six innings. Lexington starter LHP David Duncan (3-2, 6.35 ERA) picked up the loss, surrendering seven runs on seven hits and two walks before being chased after 1.2 innings.
Crawdads Clippings:
Monday is the first of two consecutive Education Day games, both starting at 11 a.m. and presented by Sylvan Learning Center. It's also Senior 2-for-1 Tickets Day, with seniors 65+ having the option to buy one ticket and receive a Grandstand ticket for free! The Crawdads will also be offering the Businessperson's Special. Fans that bring their business card to the Ticket Office can get a Box Seat to the game for just $5!
Tuesday is the second Education Day game, also starting at 11 a.m. and presented by Sylvan Learning Center. In addition to the Businessperson's Special, the 'Dads are also offering KRAFT Singles Tuesday Night Tickets. Buy one ticket, get one free from KRAFT Singles. Bring your package wrapper to a Crawdads Game on Tuesdays for a steal of a deal!
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