SAL1 Kannapolis Cannon Ballers

Offense goes quiet as 'Dads claim series

Published on May 28, 2014 under South Atlantic League (SAL1)
Kannapolis Cannon Ballers News Release


HICKORY, Md. (May 28, 2014) - The Kannapolis Intimidators offense faded as the Hickory Crawdads claimed an 8-1 victory and series win on Wednesday at L.P. Frans Stadium.

Hunter Jones led off the game with a home run (1), but the Intimidators offense mustered just five more hits as Hickory's Cole Wiper and the Crawdads bullpen blanked Kannapolis over the final eight innings.

Wiper (3-6) struck out seven over 5.0 frames to secure his third win in five starts against Kannapolis. Josh McElwee tossed a scoreless sixth and seventh, and Felix Carvallo spun the final two innings for the Crawdads.

Thaddius Lowry (0-3) took the loss for Kannapolis, lasting just 1 and 2/3 innings, allowing six runs on six hits with two walks and a strikeout.

Hickory bounced back with two runs in the bottom of the first on a Ronald Guzman two-out single to centerfield, scoring Evan Van Hoosier and Nick Vickerson for a 2-1 lead. The Crawdads surged ahead with a 4-run second inning, highlighted by Ryan Cordell's bases-clearing double for a 6-1 lead that ended Lowry's night.

Nomar Mazara blasted a 2-run home run (5) off Alex Powers in the sixth for an 8-1 lead.

Andrew Mitchell workes 3.1 solid relief innings, keeping Hickory hitless during his time on the mound. He struck out four and walked four.

The Intimidators return to CMC-NorthEast Stadium on Thursday, May 29, to open a 4-game series against the first place Hagerstown Suns. Thursday's game is Thirsty Thursday as well as Wear Your Favorite Jersey Night, and all fans that wear a sports jersey will receive $2 off their tickets. For ticket and promotional information, call the F&M Bank Box Office at (704) 932-3267 or visit IntimidatorsBaseball.com.

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