Legends Edge Out Crawdads, 6-5
Published on June 29, 2010 under South Atlantic League (SAL1)
Hickory Crawdads News Release
HICKORY, NC - The Hickory Crawdads scored five runs in the second inning, but fell short to the Lexington Legends, 6-5, before 1,111 fans at L.P. Frans Stadium on Tuesday night.
Lexington (3-3, 38-38) got on the board early in the first against starter RHP Neil Ramirez. The first three batters reached base on hits, including an RBI double by RF J.D. Martinez. After LF Jacob Goebbert struck out, DH Kody Hinze blooped a single to right to plate 1B Aaron Bray from third and Martinez from second, putting the Legends up 3-0.
After Lexington added another run in the top of the second inning, Hickory (3-3, 43-33) rallied for five runs against starter RHP Robby Donovan. With the bases loaded and one out, 2B Travis Adair smacked an RBI single to right. DH Cody Podraza scored on the play, but SS/RF Joe Bonadonna was gunned down at the plate trying to score from second for the second out of the frame. After 3B Matt West walked to re-load the bases, CF Miguel Velazquez drove in two runs on a sharp line drive to left that wound up in the Crawdads bullpen for a ground rule double. SS Edwin Garcia then came on to pinch hit for 1B Mike Ortiz and drove in two more runs on a single to center, putting the 'Dads ahead, 5-4.
The Legends tied the game, 5-5, in the fourth when CF Grant Hogue came in from third on a missed catch by RF/1B/3B Ed Koncel at first on a pickoff throw from Ramirez. Lexington then reclaimed the lead when Goebbert hit a ball to Koncel, then playing third base, who threw wildly to first, allowing 1B Aaron Bray to race all the way from first base and score the, 6-5, go-ahead run.
RHP Sam Brown (0-1, 0.00 ERA) made his first appearance for the Crawdads, allowing one unearned run on one hit with four strikeouts in two innings in relief of Ramirez, to take the loss. RHP Johan Yan also made his Hickory debut, dealing two scoreless innings following Brown. RHP Zachary Grimmett (2-0, 2.30 ERA) picked up the win for Lexington, pitching four scoreless innings of relief, surrendering two hits and a walk with five strikeouts. RHP Kirk Clark earned his 14th save with a scoreless ninth.
Crawdads Clippings:
The Crawdads look to take game two of the five-game series against the Lexington Legends on Wednesday night.
On Wednesday, fans can get up to four FREE tickets by showing their NCESC issued debit card or printed online statement at the Ticket Office. Fans can also participate in the season-long Wii Wednesday Home Run Derby with the winner at the end of the season receiving a FREE Nintendo Wii. For Sitcom Night, anyone with the last name Scott, Seinfeld, or Cosby gets a FREE ticket! Gates open at 6 p.m., first pitch is at 7 p.m.
The Crawdads host the Lexington Legends for Thirsty Thursday with $1 beers and Pepsis compliments of Buffalo Wild Wings. Xerockx will perform live at the Crawdad Cafe following the game. The 'Dads will also be celebrating 80's Night, with fans who wear their finest 80's swag receiving a FREE ticket! Gates open at 6 p.m., first pitch is at 7 p.m.
The 'Dads are hosting a pair of incredible Independence Day Fireworks shows on July 2nd and 3rd, presented by The Big Dawg 92.1FM and KICKS 103.3FM, following the final two games of the series against the Lexington Legends! All tickets are just $10 and going fast, so make sure to pick yours up today!
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