Hickory Crawdads News: August 9 - August 15, 2024

The Hickory Crawdads, a Minor League Baseball team, have had a mixed performance over the past week. Here are some highlights and low points from their recent games:

Recent Wins

- 6-5 Win Against Greenville Drive: The Crawdads secured a 6-5 victory against the Greenville Drive, thanks to home runs by Cam Cauley and Anthony Gutierrez. Ryan Lobus earned his fourth win of the season.

- 5-3 Win Against Greenville Drive: Anthony Gutierrez's two-run triple was crucial in the Crawdads' 5-3 win over the Greenville Drive. DJ McCarty had a solid outing, going five innings and striking out seven batters.

- 7-5 Win Against Greenville Drive: The Crawdads took advantage of ten walks and a Sebastian Walcott home run to defeat the Greenville Drive 7-5. Quincy Scott led off the seventh inning with a walk, which was followed by Walcott's home run.

Recent Losses

- 10-0 Loss to Greenville Drive: The Crawdads suffered a 10-0 loss to the Greenville Drive in a rain-shortened game. Despite outhitting the Drive, the Crawdads could not capitalize on their hits.

- 9-6 Loss to Winston-Salem Dash: The Winston-Salem Dash came from behind to defeat the Crawdads 9-6. The Dash used patience at the plate to wear down the Crawdads' pitching, scoring crucial runs in the eighth inning.

- 6-4 Loss to Winston-Salem Dash: The Dash won 6-4 against the Crawdads, with a walk-off hit by Goosenberg.

Other Notable Performances

- Mitch Bratt's Shutout: Mitch Bratt pitched seven shutout innings against the Bowling Green Hot Rods, leading the Crawdads to a 4-0 win.

- Kohl Drake's Debut: Kohl Drake made an impressive debut at LP Frans Stadium, helping the Crawdads to an 8-2 win over the Winston-Salem Dash.

The Hickory Crawdads have shown resilience and determination in their recent games, with both victories and losses showcasing their potential. As they continue their season, fans can expect more exciting performances from the team.