Hickory Crawdads Fall 4-0 to Salem Red Sox in Extra-Innings
The Hickory Crawdads battled the Salem Red Sox to a scoreless tie through nine innings, but the game slipped away in the top of the 10th. Reliever Kai Wynyard (L, 2-1) struggled, pitching 0.2 innings and allowing 3 hits, 4 runs (1 earned), 2 walks, and 1 strikeout, as the Red Sox surged to a 4-0 victory. Brock Porter Shines in Relief On a positive note, pitcher Brock Porter delivered another stellar performance, tossing 2 scoreless innings with 4 strikeouts. In 6 games this season, Porter boa
Hub City Spartanburgers Rally for 4-3 Walk-Off Win Over Greenville Drive
The Hub City Spartanburgers struck quickly in the bottom of the 1st against the Greenville Drive, capitalizing on their speed and an opponent’s miscue. Julian Brock reached on a fielding error by the shortstop, allowing Keith Jones II and Arturo Disla to score, giving the Spartanburgers a 2-0 lead. On the next pitch, Brock and Casey Cook executed a daring double steal—reminiscent of a play from a few games prior—with Cook (4th steal) swiping home and Brock (2nd steal) taking second, pushing the
RoughRiders Edge Hooks 3-2 with Late Heroics in Game 1
In the top of the 9th with the score tied at 2-2, 24-year-old Luis Mieses launched a 1-2 pitch over the right-center field wall for his third home run of the season, giving the RoughRiders a 3-2 lead. Reliever Avery Weems (S, 1) sealed the victory with a called strike three, securing a 3-2 win over the Hooks. Dominant Pitching Performance Five RoughRiders pitchers combined to allow just five hits, two walks, one earned run, and racked up 13 strikeouts. Skylar Hales (W, 1-1), 23, pitched one
Crawdads' Late Rally Falls Short Against Salem Red Sox in Game 1
In the bottom of the 9th, the Crawdads, sparked by a five-run surge over the last two innings, had two runners on with two outs against the Salem Red Sox. Antonis Macias battled through an eight-pitch at-bat but popped out to second base, ending the rally. Offensive Standouts Pablo Guerrero and Rafe Perich each tallied two hits and an RBI, while Wady Mendez and Esteban Mejia drove in two runs apiece, leading the Crawdads' offense. Pitching Struggles Starting pitcher Kamdyn Perry (L, 0-1) strug
Spartanburgers Edge Greenville Drive 1-0 in Pitching Masterclass
The Hub City Spartanburgers got a thrilling 1-0 victory over the Greenville Drive, thanks to a dominant performance by five pitchers who combined for a shutout. Lopez Leads Stellar Pitching Effort Starting pitcher Leandro Lopez (W, 1-0) set the stage, tossing 5 innings, allowing 3 hits, and striking out 8. Lopez threw 65 pitches, 46 of them strikes, before handing the ball to the bullpen. Relievers Mailon Felix (H, 1), Josh Mollerus (H, 1), Seth Clark (H, 1), and Wilian Bormie (S, 1) each pi
Spartanburgers’ David Davalillo Earns South Atlantic League Pitcher of the Week Honors
The South Atlantic League named 22-year-old right-hander David Davalillo as the Pitcher of the Week for April 15-20. Davalillo is listed as the Texas Rangers’ #30 prospect. Stellar Start Against Bowling Green On April 18, Davalillo delivered a gem against the Bowling Green Hot Rods, tossing 5 scoreless innings with 9 strikeouts on 53 pitches (39 strikes). Despite his brilliance, the Spartanburgers fell 7-2, unable to capitalize on his masterful outing. Davalillo’s 2025 Season Stats In 3 st
Hickory Crawdads’ Mason Molina Named Carolina League Pitcher of the Week
Hickory Crawdads’ 21-year-old left-hander Mason Molina was named the Carolina League Pitcher of the Week for April 15-20, following his outstanding outing. Acquired by the Texas Rangers from the Milwaukee Brewers in the January 2, 2025, trade for RHP Grant Anderson, Molina has quickly made his mark. Dominant Outing in No-Hitter Loss On April 18 against the Charleston RiverDogs, Molina delivered a masterful performance, throwing 6 scoreless innings with 5 strikeouts, using 75 pitches (53 stri
Round Rock Express Overwhelm Reno Aces with 13-Hits in 8-4 win
The Round Rock Express unleashed a relentless offensive attack, pounding out 13 hits to defeat the Reno Aces 8-4. This victory gives the Express a 3-2 advantage in the first five games of this 6-game series, showcasing their firepower at the plate and strength in the bullpen. Bullpen Locks Down the Aces Starting pitcher Nolan Hoffman struggled, lasting 1.2 innings while allowing 3 hits, 4 runs, 2 walks, and 2 strikeouts. The bullpen took over with authority. Matt Festa (W, 2-0) preserved his
Hickory Crawdads Drop 3-1 Game to Bowling Green Hot Rods
Following a 10-3 victory in Game 2 against the Bowling Green Hot Rods, the Hickory Crawdads’ offense has sputtered. In their last three games, they’ve scored just 1 run over 20 innings and managed to score in only 1 of their last 27 innings, resulting in a 3-1 defeat today. Quiet Bats Limit Production The Crawdads recorded just 3 hits, with Wady Mendez delivering the team’s only extra-base hit. The persistent lack of offensive output has put some pressure on the pitching staff to keep games c
Hub City Spartanburgers Crush Bowling Green Hot Rods 15-4 with Record-Breaking Offensive Explosion
The Hub City Spartanburgers set a franchise record for hits (13) and runs (15) in a commanding 15-4 rout of the Bowling Green Hot Rods. This dominant performance showcased their offensive firepower and put the Hot Rods on their heels from start to finish. Standout Performances at the Plate Julian Brock led the charge, going 2-for-4 with 2 doubles and 4 RBIs. Danyer Cueva sparkled, posting a 3-for-5 day with a double and 2 runs scored. Arturo Disla delivered a 2-for-3 performance, including