Hickory Crawdads: Three Pitchers Combine for No-Hitter in 6-0 Win

The Hickory Crawdads made history at L.P. Frans Stadium, as three pitchers combined for a no-hitter in a 6-0 victory over the Augusta GreenJackets. Here’s the Hickory Crawdads no-hitter victory recap, detailing the pitching dominance, offensive support, and historical significance of the game.

Historic Pitching Performance

Kamdyn Perry Sets the Tone

Starting pitcher Kamdyn Perry, a 19-year-old right-hander and 17th-round pick in the 2023 draft, threw the first 4 innings, allowing 1 walk and recording 4 strikeouts on 60 pitches, 42 of them strikes.

William Privette Strikes Out the Side

Reliever William Privette, a 23-year-old 13th-round pick in the 2023 draft, pitched 1 inning, striking out all 3 batters he faced on 16 pitches, 10 of them strikes.

J’Briell Easley Closes It Out

Reliever J’Briell Easley (W, 1-0), a 23-year-old free agent who signed on March 31, 2025, finished the game, pitching 4 innings with 5 strikeouts on 48 pitches, 36 of them strikes. In the top of the 9th, after 2 outs, Easley induced a grounder to shortstop Chandler Pollard, who threw to first baseman Pablo Guerrero to secure the no-hitter and the win. Pablo also made a tag on the previous for the previous out after the throw pulled him off the bag.

Hits and Runs

The Crawdads’ offense provided plenty of support. Maxton Martin led the way, going 3-for-5 with 2 RBIs, bringing his season total to 8. Antonis Macias contributed a double—his second of the season—and scored 2 runs.

Inning-by-Inning Scoring

Bottom 1st: Pablo Guerrero got the scoring started with an RBI single, bringing in Yeremy Cabrera.

Bottom 4th: Yeremy Cabrera singled in Antonis Macias.

Bottom 7th: Rafe Perich hit a sacrifice fly to score Yeremy Cabrera.

Bottom 8th: Marcos Torres reached on a fielder’s choice, allowing Antonis Macias to score, followed by an RBI single from Maxton Martin that scored Torres.

Historical Significance

This no-hitter marks the first at L.P. Frans Stadium since April 11, 2009. The Crawdads’ last no-hitter was on the road in 2022, when they threw two no-hitters away from home that year.

Looking Ahead

Game 2 of this 6-game series against the Augusta GreenJackets is scheduled for tomorrow, featuring an Eggs and Miniso 10:00 AM game. 

Stay tuned to The Prospect Times for more Hickory Crawdads recaps as the season continues!