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 boasts a 1-0 record, 0.00 ERA, 10.4 innings pitched, 14 strikeouts, a .059 opponent batting average, and an impressive 0.47 WHIP, cementing his status as a standout for the Crawdads.

Offense Stalls Against Red Sox

The Crawdads’ bats were quiet, managing just 4 hits and going 0-for-11 with runners in scoring position. The lack of clutch hitting kept Hickory from capitalizing on opportunities, extending their offensive struggles in the series.

Brock Porter’s 2025 Season Stats (as of April 23, 2025)

• Games: 6
• Record: 1-0
• ERA: 0.00
• Innings Pitched: 10.4
• Strikeouts: 14
• Opponent Batting Average: .059
• WHIP: 0.47

Game 3

The Crawdads look to rebound in Game 3 of this 6-game series against the Salem Red Sox. Caden Scarborough (0-3, 5.91 ERA) takes the mound tomorrow at 6:00 PM.