Hickory Crawdads Power Past Augusta GreenJackets 3-1 with Homers and Stellar Pitching

The Hickory Crawdads notched a 3-1 win over the Augusta GreenJackets, driven by solo home runs from Maxton Martin (his 2nd) and Pablo Guerrero (his 2nd). In the 6th inning, Chandler Pollard added a crucial run with an RBI single. Martin went 1-for-3 with a homer, Guerrero contributed 2-for-3 with a homer, and Pollard went 2-for-4, accounting for 5 of Hickory’s 6 hits in a balanced offensive effort.

Perry’s No-Hit Gem Sets the Tone

Nineteen-year-old starter Kamdyn Perry (W, 1-2) was electric, tossing 5 no-hit innings with 1 walk and 6 strikeouts. His dominant performance laid the foundation for the Crawdads’ victory, keeping the GreenJackets’ bats silent early.

Bullpen Trio Closes the Door

Three relievers preserved the win for Hickory. Michael Trausch (H, 1), making his Class A debut after spending 2024 with the ACL Rangers, pitched 1.2 innings, allowing 2 hits and striking out 2. William Privette (H, 1) followed with 1.1 innings, giving up 1 hit, 1 run, and 1 strikeout. Luke Savage (S, 2) sealed the game with 1 inning, allowing 1 hit, 1 walk, and 1 strikeout, ensuring the 3-1 final.

Game 2 Preview

The Crawdads look to build on their momentum in Game 2 of this 6-game series against the Augusta GreenJackets. J’Briell Easley (1-2, 2.81 ERA) takes the mound tonight at 6:05 PM, as Hickory aims to extend their series lead.