Crawdads Hurdle Past Tourists 7-2
Hickory, NC- Devin Hurdle singled three times on Wednesday, scoring twice, as the Hickory Crawdads claimed a 7-2 win against the Asheville Tourists at LP Frans Stadium in front of 3,825 fans on the second Education Day game of 2024. Konner Piotto slugged his way to five total bases on
Bratt Deals, Crawdad Steals, Propels Club to Wednesday Win
Hickory, NC- Mitch Bratt spun six sterling innings while the Crawdads got some timely hitting from a host of players to claim a 4-1 over the Asheville Tourists at LP Frans Stadium last night. Bratt, a southpaw from Canada, struck out eight Asheville hitters in a sensational performance that snapped
Crawdads Rally Falls Short in 4-3 Loss to Asheville
Hickory, NC- The Crawdads opened up a six-game set against the Asheville Tourists with a 4-3 loss on Tuesday night at LP Frans Stadium. The Crawdads grabbed their first lead of the game when Anthony Gutierrez singled home Tucker Mitchell in the bottom half of the third inning to claim
Mitchell Slams Door in 10-8 Victory
Hickory, NC- The Crawdads offense broke out on Sunday afternoon in a 10-8 victory over the Jersey Shore BlueClaws to split the six-game series. The 10 runs were a high-water mark for the club, as the club also collected 11 hits on the day. The 11 hits are also a
Scott Records Multi-Hit Game in Loss
Hickory, NC- The Crawdads, playing as their Latin-inspired identity, the Llamas de Hickory, lost a 13-0 decision on Saturday night to the Medusas de Jersey Shore on Saturday night at LP Frans Stadium. Quincy Scott led the Llamas four-hit attack with his first multi-hit game of 2024, singling two times
Crawdads Split Twin Bill with BlueClaws
Hickory, NC- The Hickory Crawdads earned a doubleheader split against the Jersey Shore BlueClaws (4-3) on Friday night at LP Frans Stadium on Friday night. The Crawdads fell 4-0 in the opener before using a three-run first inning to race out to a 5-0 win in the nightcap, as Winston
Thursday’s Game Postponed Due to Wet Grounds
Hickory, NC- Thursday night’s matchup against the Jersey Shore BlueClaws has been postponed due to wet grounds. The game will be made up as part of a seven-inning doubleheader on Friday, April 12th. The first game will start at 5pm and the second will start no earlier than 7pm. Tickets
Gutierrez Gives ‘Dads Walk-Off Win
Hickory NC- The Crawdads walked-it-off against the Jersey Shore BlueClaws in the tenth inning of Wednesday’s matchup, winning 1-0 on a two-out single by Anthony Gutierrez. Gutierrez scored Jayce Easley in the bottom of the 10th inning with an infield single to earn the Hickory Crawdads their first win of
Crawdads Drop Home Opener 8-1 to BlueClaws
The Hickory Crawdads lost their 2024 home opener to the Jersey Shore BlueClaws 8-1 on Tuesday evening at LP Frans Stadium. The BlueClaws were powered by a 12-hit attack, led by Troy Schreffler's three-hit performance and a pair of solo homers by Justin Crawford and Felix Reyes. Crawford got the
Break Camp Roster Announced
Hickory, NC- The Rangers announced the break camp roster for the Crawdads on Wednesday afternoon. The roster features eight of the Rangers’ Top 30 Prospects, including 18-year-old Sebastian Walcott, who is the #71 on MLB’s Top Prosect List and hard throwing righty Brock Porter, ranked as MLB’s #88 prospect. Outfielder
Crawdads to Stream Games via MiLB.TV & Bally Live
Hickory, NC- The Crawdads are excited to announce that they will be joining MiLB.TV in 2024 and will offer live game broadcasts of all 66 home games to subscribers. The team is partnering with Pixellot to provide a fully automated video broadcast that utilizes artificial intelligence and multiple camera angles
Full Promotional Schedule Unveiled
Hickory, NC- The Crawdads released the entirety of their promotional schedule for the 2024 season on Thursday. The schedule will feature two post-game concerts, three jersey auctions, 14 firework shows, 15 specialty jersey nights, and 16 giveaways. The schedule will be packed with alternate jersey nights. In addition to the
‘Dads Set 16 Giveaway Dates
Hickory, NC- The Crawdads revealed their 2024 giveaway schedule, packed with 16 different giveaway days. The giveaways will kick off right away as fans will get a magnet schedule on Opening Night, Tuesday, April 9th, thanks to Black Tie Transportation, Absolute Tree Care, and WHKY 1290AM and 102.3FM. A few
'Dads to Wear 80s, Country, & Scooby-Doo Jerseys
Hickory, NC- The Crawdads are excited to announce three specialty jerseys for the 2024 season that will be auctioned off. On Friday, April 12th, the Crawdads will throw it back to the 1980s and will wear jerseys that resemble starter jackets. The ‘Dads will have a country weekend as they
Daily Promos Announced for 2024
Hickory, NC- The Crawdads have announced their Daily Promotions for the 2024 season. Most homestands will start on Tuesdays with the fan-favorite Dollar Dog Tuesdays returning, thanks to Hebrew National and WHKY1290AM and 102.3FM. Dogs are welcome to the game with a $1 ticket and hot dogs are just $1.
Crawdads to Host CVCC for Exhibition Game
Hickory, NC- The Crawdads will kick off 2024 as they host the CVCC Red Hawks in an exhibition game on Tuesday, April 2nd at 6pm at LP Frans Stadium. Tickets, which are now on sale, are $9 in advance and $10 on the day of the game. CVCC students and
Crawdads to Host Soccer Clinic
Hickory, NC- The Crawdads are excited to host their first ever youth soccer clinic on Saturday, April 13th at LP Frans Stadium. The clinic will run 10am-12pm and is for ages 5-15. The clinic, led by the Lenoir-Rhyne soccer teams, is $20 and will include registration to the clinic, a
4 Jersey Giveaways Released
Hickory, NC- The Crawdads are excited to reveal four of their themed jerseys/shirts that they will be giving away during the 2024 season. The first jersey on the schedule is a Llamas de Hickory themed soccer jersey that will be given away on Saturday, April 13th, thanks to Pepsi and
Spring Fling Scheduled for March 16th at the Frans
Hickory, NC- The Spring Fling, presented by Lonnie Shook CPA, is set for Saturday, March 16th. The annual free season kickoff event will run from 11am to 1pm. Fans will have the opportunity to take batting practice on the field during the event. Each person will get 5 swings to
Crawdads Offering Valentines Packages
Hickory, NC- The Crawdads Valentine’s Date Night options are back in 2024! Join us at LP Frans Stadium for a three-course meal in a private suite while a Valentine’s Day themed movie is shown on the videoboard. Reservations for a suite are available Saturday, February 10th for a 6pm movie
Rangers Announce ‘Dads 2024 Coaches
Hickory, NC- The Texas Rangers announced the 2024 Crawdads coaching staff, with most of the staff that led the ‘Dads to the best winning percentage in the South Atlantic League returning. Chad Comer will once again lead the team, with Drew Sannes serving as Hitting Coach, and Jay Sullenger and
Micah Tyler to Return for Christian Concert
Hickory, NC- The Crawdads are excited to announce that Micah Tyler will be performing a Post-Game Christian Concert on Saturday, July 27th, presented by 106.9 The Light. The Crawdads game against the Greenville Drive will have a 5pm first pitch, with the concert beginning immediately following the conclusion of the
‘Dads Announce Post-Game Country Concert
Hickory, NC- The Crawdads are pleased to announce that country artist Reed Foley will be performing a post-game concert following the Saturday, June 8th game against the Greenville Drive. The Crawdads game will have a 5pm first pitch, with the concert, presented by Big Dawg 92.1, beginning immediately following the
LP Frans Stadium to Host App State Series
Hickory, NC- The Appalachian State University baseball team will once again open their “home” season at LP Frans Stadium, taking on Siena (New York) in a three-game series next month, presented by Metronet. The games are scheduled for Friday, February 23rd at 3pm, Saturday, February 24th at 1pm, and Sunday,
LP Frans Stadium Implements Cashless and Clear Bag Polices
Hickory, NC- The Crawdads have announced that LP Frans Stadium will operate as a cashless ballpark in 2024 and will be instituting a clear bag policy for guests. Credit and debit cards will be accepted at the parking lots, concession stands and cafe, the team store, ticket office, and the