Globe iconLogin iconRecap iconSearch iconTickets icon
Single-A Affiliate
The Official Site of the Hickory Crawdads Hickory Crawdads

Dillard Goes Deep Twice and Deals a Doubleheader Sweep to Peoria

Rattlers catcher drives in four in nightcap for 6-5 win
Thomas Dillard heads to the dugout after hitting the go-ahead home run in the bottom of the sixth inning against Peoria in game two of Sunday's doubleheader. (Wisconsin Timber Rattlers)
June 27, 2021

GRAND CHUTE, WI – The Wisconsin Timber Rattlers completed the doubleheader sweep of the Peoria Chiefs on Sunday afternoon at Neuroscience Group Field at Fox Cities Stadium with a 6-5 victory. Thomas Dillard homered twice in the game, including a solo shot in the bottom of the sixth to break

GRAND CHUTE, WI – The Wisconsin Timber Rattlers completed the doubleheader sweep of the Peoria Chiefs on Sunday afternoon at Neuroscience Group Field at Fox Cities Stadium with a 6-5 victory. Thomas Dillard homered twice in the game, including a solo shot in the bottom of the sixth to break a 4-4 tie.

Click here for the game two boxscore

Peoria (19-28) jumped to an early lead when Jhon Torres hit a home run on the second pitch of the game. The Chiefs added to their edge with a two-out, RBI single by Zade Richardson.

Wisconsin (21-25) tied the game in the bottom of the first inning when Dillard hit a two-out, two-run home run in the bottom of the first.

The Chiefs went back in front in the top of the second inning with a two-out, two-run home run by Malcom Nunez.

The Timber Rattlers tied the game again in the bottom of the third inning. David Hamilton singled to start the inning. Korry Howell was next and he blasted a triple high off the wall in center to score Hamilton. Dillard was at the plate with one out, Howell at third, and the Peoria infielders playing in to cut down the run at the plate. Dillard sent a grounder to second baseman Chandler Redmond, who came home with the throw. Howell got a great jump on contact, the throw was a bit off target, and Howell was able to slide home ahead of the tag to score the tying run.

In the top of the fifth inning, Nunez reached on an error with one out. Whalen was next and hit a line drive that hit a foot from the top of the wall in right field. Carlos Rodríguez got the ball in quickly to second baseman Hayden Cantrelle, the cutoff man in short right. Cantrelle took a brief look to second before firing a one-hop strike to the plate. Dillard fielded the ball and tagged Nunez, who did not slide in an attempt to avoid the tag.

The defense wasn’t done in the inning. Garrett Mitchell made a diving catch on a fly ball to shallow center off the bat of Chandler Redmond. If the ball dropped in for a hit, Whalen would have scored the go-ahead run.

Dillard gave Wisconsin the lead in the bottom of the sixth inning with a lead-off home run against Leonardo Taveras. The drive cleared the fence in right-center and traveled 438 feet for a 5-4 lead. Dillard had four RBI in the nightcap and five RBI total in the doubleheader on Sunday.

Rodríguez and Cantrelle didn’t just save a run in the game. They also teamed up to add an insurance run in the sixth. Cantrelle drew a four-pitch walk against Taveras. Rodríguez knocked in Cantrelle with an RBI triple to right against Paul Schwendel, the fourth Peoria pitcher of the game, and Wisconsin was up 6-4.

Carlos Luna, who entered the game for Wisconsin in the fourth inning, got the first two outs in the top of the seventh and had two strikes on Torres before Torres doubled. Nunez had a 3-2 count against him and singled home Torres to make it a one-run game.

Taylor Floyd was summoned from the Wisconsin bullpen to face Whalen and the Wisconsin right-hander got Whalen to strikeout to end the game for his fourth save of the season and give the Rattlers the doubleheader sweep.

Wisconsin and Peoria have split the eighteen games they have played against each other this season. They still have six games left with each other in the season series.

The Timber Rattlers are off on Monday. They return to action on Tuesday to start a series at Pohlman Field against the Beloit Snappers. Justin Jarvis (0-5, 6.62) is the scheduled starting pitcher for Wisconsin. Zach McCambley (2-2, 2.88) has been named the starting pitcher for the Snappers. Game time is 6:35pm. Catch the action on AM 1280 WNAM starting with the pregame show at 6:15pm. The game is also available on internet audio.

Kannapolis Uses Big Frames to Down Crawdads 9-2

Crawdads Finish Week 4-2 Against Cannon Ballers
July 6, 2025

Hickory, NC- A four-run second inning was more than enough to snap a four-game losing skid for the Kannapolis Cannon Ballers, defeating Hickory 9-2 on Sunday at LP Frans Stadium. The Crawdads, seeking their fifth straight win for the fourth time this season, took an early lead in the first

Crawdads Double Up on Cannon Ballers 10-5

Scarborough Strikes Out 7 in 4.1 Innings
July 5, 2025

Hickory, NC- Hector Osorio had a three-hit night for the Hickory Crawdads, as the club won their eleventh game in fourteen tries on Saturday night against Kannapolis by a 10-5 score at LP Frans Stadium. Caden Scarborough put together a solid effort on the bump for the 'Dads, tossing 4.1

Crawdads Cruise to 7-1 Win on Independence Day

Barroso Drives in 3 in Victory
July 4, 2025

Hickory, NC- The Hickory Crawdads continued their recent stretch of solid play, beating the Kannapolis Cannon Ballers by a 7-1 score in front of 4,276 fans at the Frans on Friday night. Antonis Macias led a quartet of hitters, reaching base four times in the 10-hit effort. The Crawdads second

Crawdads Claw Past Shorebirds 8-5

'Dads Rally to go 5-1 on the Homestand
June 22, 2025

Hickory, NC- The Hickory Crawdads used a three-run eighth inning to defeat the Delmarva Shorebirds 8-5 on Sunday afternoon at LP Frans Stadium. The Crawdads came into the contest seeking a 5-1 week at home against the Baltimore Orioles' affiliate, having won eight of their previous eleven games against the

Crawdads Clip Shorebirds 6-4

Mejia Drives in 2 in Multi-Hit Night
June 21, 2025

Hickory, NC- Maxton Martin and Esteban Mejia led a 10-hit attack while Thomas Ireland matched a season-high with five innings pitched, as the Hickory Crawdads got past the Delmarva Shorebirds 6-4 at LP Frans Stadium on Saturday night. The Crawdads, seeking their fourth win in five outings against the Shorebirds,

Cabrera, Guerrero Pace Crawdads in 11-3 Win

Horn Debuts with 5 K’s in 3 Frames
June 20, 2025

Hickory, NC- Yeremy Cabrera and Pablo Guerrero collected three hits each on Friday night as the Hickory Crawdads defeated Delmarva 11-3 at LP Frans Stadium. Garrett Horn made his 'Dads debut on the mound and was dominant in his effort. In three innings, the Greensboro native struck out five hitters,

Shorebirds Turn the Tables, Win 5-4

Fitz-Gerald Debuts with 2 Steals & 3 Runs
June 19, 2025

Hickory, NC- Luis Almeyda doubled home two Shorebirds in the eighth inning to propel Delmarva to a come from behind 5-4 win at LP Frans Stadium on Thursday night. The Crawdads claimed a 1-0 lead in the third inning as Marcos Torres lifted a breaking ball over the right field

'Dads Win 5-4 on Second Balk-Off of the Season

Perich Delivers 2-Run Hit in Ninth to Set up Victory
June 18, 2025

Hickory, NC- Few things in life are more exhilarating than watching the home team pick up a walk-off win. On Wednesday afternoon, however, the Hickory Crawdads took the walk-off to new levels, picking up their second balk-off win, a 5-4 triumph over Delmarva, in front of 2,069 people at LP

Torres Late Homer Lifts Crawdads Past Delmarva 

Crawdads Take Series Opener 6-4
June 17, 2025

Hickory, NC- Marcos Torres capped a dramatic comeback for Hickory, slamming a two-run shot in the eighth to propel the Crawdads to a 6-4 win over Delmarva at LP Frans Stadium. Delmarva jumped out early against the Crawdads, scoring all four of their runs in the first two innings. Yasmil

Martin Drills Walk-Off Home Run to Cap off Rally

Crawdads Take Down Fireflies with 9-7 Victory
June 8, 2025

Hickory, NC- Maxton Martin's three-run homer in the ninth capped a four-run ninth-inning rally as the Hickory Crawdads earned a dramatic 9-7 win over Columbia Sunday afternoon at LP Frans Stadium. The win for Hickory earned a split against Columbia, keeping Hickory 1.5 games back of Kannapolis, who won in

Crawdads Drop Decision on Saturday Night

Fireflies Take Saturday's Game 5-3
June 7, 2025

Hickory, NC- The Columbia Fireflies scored single runs in five consecutive frames to claim a 5-3 win against the Hickory Crawdads at LP Frans Stadium on Saturday evening. Brennon McNair broke a scoreless tie in the fourth inning with his fifth home run of the season, giving the Fireflies a

Comeback Comes Up Short in 5-4 Loss

Martin Homers in 3-Hit Night
June 6, 2025

Hickory, NC- Maxton Martin's solo homer in the 9th inning was not enough for the Crawdads, falling 5-4 to Columbia on Friday night at LP Frans Stadium. Gabriel Silva's two-run homer was the difference for the Fireflies, as the Columbia catcher launched his first home run of the year against

Torrid Torres Leads Crawdads to Win

Torres Goes 5-5 While Martin Drives in 6 in 18-2 Victory
June 5, 2025

Hickory, NC- Marcos Torres led a 19-hit attack on Thursday evening as the Hickory Crawdads cruised to an 18-2 win over Columbia at LP Frans Stadium. Torres, who came into the contest 1-for-7 in the series, collected five hits, including an eighth inning double that closed out a perfect five-for-five

Crawdads Fall 6-2 in Extras

Macias & Martin Drive in Runs for the 'Dads
June 4, 2025

Hickory, NC- Enrique Segura was stellar tonight for the Hickory Crawdads. The right-hander from the Dominican Republic pitched six quality innings, striking out seven while allowing just one run on two hits. However, it was not enough as the Hickory Crawdads lost a ninth inning lead and surrendered four runs

Pollard Pounds, Agreda Astounds, Crawdads Win 10-1

Crawdads Stay Hot in Series Opener
June 3, 2025

Hickory, NC- Ismael Agreda earned his second win of the season with a stellar pitching performance that set the tone on Tuesday night, as the Hickory Crawdads defeated the Columbia Fireflies 10-1 at LP Frans Stadium. Agreda tossed five innings and dominated things for the Crawdads, as the right-hander scattered

Crawdads Claw Back with 5 Runs to Ground the Pelicans

Victory Brings 'Dads Back to .500
May 25, 2025

Hickory, NC- The Hickory Crawdads scored five unanswered runs in the fifth, sixth and seventh innings to pick up an 8-7 win over Myrtle Beach on Sunday Night at LP Frans Stadium. The Crawdads entered the contest with the dubious distinction of alternating wins and losses through their first eleven

Cabrera Goes Bump in the Night, 'Dads Win 4-3

Crawdads Win on Walk-Off Single
May 24, 2025

Hickory, NC- Yeremy Cabrera hit a soft line drive down the left field line that scored Maxton Martin and sent 2,699 fans home happy with a 4-3 win over Myrtle Beach on Saturday night at LP Frans Stadium. The fans celebrated the halfway mark to Halloween with a jersey giveaway,

Pelicans Get Past Crawdads in Extras 8-7

Crawdads Tie Game in 8th with Triple from Osorio
May 23, 2025

Hickory, NC- Jose Escobar broke a 6-6 stalemate in the 11th inning with an RBI single to right, as the Myrtle Beach Pelicans claimed an 8-7 win in extras against the Hickory Crawdads at LP Frans Stadium. On a night that featured free t-shirts, the Zooperstars! and post-game fireworks, it

Easley Does It: 'Dads Win 6-1

Easley Picks Up Win With Strong Start
May 22, 2025

Hickory, NC- The Hickory Crawdads got a solid pitching performance from J'Briell Easley and multi-hit games from a trio of players to pick up a 6-1 win over the Myrtle Beach Pelicans at LP Frans on Thursday night. Easley, seeking win number two on the season, was in control for

Crawdads Fall in Extras 10-7

Guerrero Comes Triple Shy of Cycle
May 21, 2025

Hickory, NC- Maxton Martin and Pablo Guerrero clubbed home runs on Wednesday afternoon, but the Myrtle Beach Pelicans got a grand slam homer in the 10th inning from Jose Escobar to propel the Pelicans to a 10-7 win over the Crawdads at LP Frans Stadium. The Crawdads took an early

Crawdads Defeat Pelicans in Game 1

Agreda Delivers Strong Start in 2-0 Win
May 20, 2025

Hickory, NC- The Hickory Crawdads scored twice in the eighth and held off a Myrtle Beach rally to win 2-1 on Tuesday night at LP Frans Stadium. Ismael Agreda got the start for the Crawdads, playing as their Latin-inspired Llamas identity, and put together another solid outing. The right-hander went

Crawdads Split Series with Kannapolis After 5-2 Loss

Cabrera Records Two More Hits, Ten Hits on Week
May 18, 2025

Hickory, NC- The Kannapolis Cannon Ballers broke a 2-2 deadlock with a trio of runs in the eighth inning to defeat the Hickory Crawdads 5-2 at LP Frans Stadium on Sunday afternoon. Hickory came into the Sunday matinee with a chance to even their 2025 record to .500 for the

Perich and Molina Power Crawdads to Saturday Win

Crawdads Topple Kannapolis 11-6
May 17, 2025

Hickory, NC- Mason Molina provided the punch on the mound and Rafe Perich provided the pop at the plate on Saturday night as the Hickory Crawdads defeated the Kannapolis Cannon Ballers 11-6 at LP Frans Stadium in front of 2,509 "Friends". The Crawdads celebrated their 2015 South Atlantic League Championship,

Martin Homers in 5-2 Loss

Series Even At 2 Each
May 16, 2025

Hickory, NC- The Kannapolis Cannon Ballers used a three-run fourth inning and steady pitching from Justin Sinibaldi and two relievers to claim a 5-2 on Friday night at LP Frans Stadium. Caden Scarborough, seeking his first win of 2025, opened the contest with a clean first inning to the delight