Crawdads Lose Close Game to Rome 4-3

Hickory, NC- The Crawdads lost a close game to Rome 4-3 on Tuesday afternoon. The 'Dads finished the homestand with a record of 4-3, including a pair of walkoff wins.

The 'Dads got things started early in the bottom of the first, collecting four hits in the inning. Center fielder Bubba Thompson led off the game with a single and stole second, his second steal of the homestand. Right fielder Franklin Rollin, singled in his first at bat with the 'Dads this season, singled to bring Thompson to third. Rollins stole second during the next at bat to put runners in scoring position for third baseman Justin Jacobs. Jacobs capitalized on the opportunity, single to left and bringing in Thompson to score. Left fielder Austin O'Banion brought Rollins around to score as well on a single of his own that gave the Crawdads a 2-0 lead.
The Braves bats rallied in the top of the second off Crawdads starting pitcher Tyree Thompson to tie the game at two.
Crawdads shortstop Cristian Inoa and Bubba Thompson led off the bottom half of the inning with back-to-back doubles to give the 'Dads back the lead.
The Braves tied it up once again in the fourth by taking Tyree Thompson deep with a solo homerun to left center. They took the lead in the ninth on a single that made the score 4-3.
Bubba Thompson recorded multiple hits in a game for the 3rd time in his first 6 games with the Crawdads. Thompson was the Rangers 1^st round draft pick last year.
The 'Dads will return to the Frans next Monday to start an 8 game homestand. The homestand will feature a Tribute to Jim Carrey on Thursday, and fans that dress up like their favorite Jim Carrey character can get a free ticket to the game. Friday night will be the Memorial Day Weekend kickoff celebration and will be capped off by a firework show. On Saturday, the ZOOperstars! will be in town and will be a hat giveaway for the first 1,000 fans. The following afternoon, Birdzerk! will also be making an appearance at the Frans. The homestand will wrap up with a matinee on Memorial Day starting at 1pm.