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Mark Parker

@CrawdadsBeat

9 years

These two give Texas the go ahead run http://t.co/lh9ZsoTZlS

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Mark Parker

@CrawdadsBeat

5 years

My goodness. Josh Jung with a full-on charge of a soft bouncer, makes a bare-handed grab, & with momentum carrying him into foul territory, he makes the off-balance throw to 1B for the out. Wow.

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Mark Parker

@CrawdadsBeat

1 year

Congratulations from Hickory

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Mark Parker

@CrawdadsBeat

5 years

Outstanding start for Cole Winn this evening. Five innings, one hit, one BB, 7 Ks

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Mark Parker

@CrawdadsBeat

9 years

Since HKY/ Rangers affiliation: 2010: HKY in playoffs/ Texas AL champs 2011: HKY in playoffs/ Texas AL champs 2015: HKY SAL champs/ Texas ?

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Mark Parker

@CrawdadsBeat

3 years

Congratulations to current @SouthCaldwell_1 head boys basketball coach Danny Anderson on his selection into the NCHSAA Hall of Fame. Much, much deserved.

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Mark Parker

@CrawdadsBeat

6 years

AJ Alexy just misses the immaculate inning with a 10-pitch, 3-K inning. All 3 Ks were looking on fastballs at 95, 96, 96 painting the arm-side corner.

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Mark Parker

@CrawdadsBeat

2 years

Good Lord, people (I'm looking at you Bill Snyder) are posting RIP Mike Leach before anything has been announced. What has happened to common courtesy?

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Mark Parker

@CrawdadsBeat

1 year

Prayers for @SoCaldwellBSB @SouthCaldwell_1 baseball and girls basketball coach Jeff Parham as he takes this journey

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Mark Parker

@CrawdadsBeat

1 year

So, I'm celebrating my 60th birthday this weekend. The framed display is a gift from my wife. A framed #19 jersey (19 seasons w/ the Crawdads) my 2015 SAL title ring, signed bat from 2015 and pics of me singing anthem, holding SAL title & my kids when little in Crawdads gear

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Mark Parker

@CrawdadsBeat

2 years

Crawdads transaction: OF Aaron Zavala to AA Frisco OF Alejandro Osuna to Hickory from Low-A Down East

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Mark Parker

@CrawdadsBeat

1 year

12 players and managers went from an A-ball field in Hickory to a World Series title. Congratulations to Tony Beasley, Cody Bradford, Brock Burke, Evan Carter, Ezequiel Duran, Josh Jung, Jose Leclerc Martin Perez, Corey Ragsdale, Josh Smith, Leody Taveras, Chris Young

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Mark Parker

@CrawdadsBeat

5 years

Sam Huff. No. 13. A grand slam in the 8th. Good gracious

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Mark Parker

@CrawdadsBeat

1 year

He just turned 20 less than 2 months ago, but I'm more and more sold on Jose Corniell. 7 IP, 90 pitches, 60 strikes, 2 H (1 infield), 1 BB, 2 ERs, 2 HBP, 6 balls to the OF. Well put together. Controlled delivery.

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Mark Parker

@CrawdadsBeat

5 years

It's official. @HickoryCrawdads are in the playoffs. Defeat Columbia 5-1 and will meet Delmarva Wednesday to start a best-of-three series. Game one at Hickory, 2 and 3 at Delmarva.

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Mark Parker

@CrawdadsBeat

6 years

Former @ORUBaseball teammates @MattWhatley19 and @taylor_varnell faced each other for the first time as pros last week when @HickoryCrawdads hosted @Intimidators Both played under former Crawdads pitching coach @snedeker33

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Mark Parker

@CrawdadsBeat

1 year

Folks, it's been a blast of a season being with you. Not sure if I'll pick up any high school coverage. However, hope to be with you on April 9th for the Crawdads home opener.

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Mark Parker

@CrawdadsBeat

3 years

Texas Rangers sign #1 pick Jack Leiter. He is not expected to pitch with an affiliate this summer, but make his pro debut next spring. See you in Hickory?

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Mark Parker

@CrawdadsBeat

1 year

It took 10 years, but the Hickory Crawdads highly touted 2013 roster that had all 8 position players, get to the majors finally produced a World Series champion for the Texas Rangers: RHP Jose Leclerc. Only one other player from that group won a WS. RHP Carl Edwards, Jr (Cubs)

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Mark Parker

@CrawdadsBeat

6 years

What has impressed about Bubba Thompson this first homestand is his ability to hit the ball where pitched. 1st inning, a little down and in, he barrels it up and lines it to LF for a 1B. 2nd inning, 1-2 fastball outer half, lines it to the wall in RF for a RBI 2B. HKY up 3-2

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Mark Parker

@CrawdadsBeat

5 years

A hearty congrats to the Hickory Crawdads players and field staff for a tremendous season.

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Mark Parker

@CrawdadsBeat

3 years

Last 3 starts for Avery Weems: 19 IP, 9 H, 1 BB, 21 Ks. Eight Crawdads have moved up to AA in August. A 9th could be ready to go

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Mark Parker

@CrawdadsBeat

6 years

Reunion on the Diamond: Former Teammates Whatley and Varnell Now Rivals as Pros

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Mark Parker

@CrawdadsBeat

5 years

So, this academic year I was able to cover Ms. North Carolina basketball, the state's top soccer scorer, an unbeaten wrestling team, 2 unbeaten wrestlers among 7 individual titleists, a volleyball state title team. And this I can think of off the top of my head. What a year.

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Mark Parker

@CrawdadsBeat

7 years

Hickory down 5-3 in the 7th, because the Rangers aren't teaching the A-ballers how to hate losing in the minors @Evan_P_Grant

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Mark Parker

@CrawdadsBeat

6 years

Hey kids, remember this guy? According to several reports 2015 @HickoryCrawdads pitcher Ariel Jurado will make a start for the Rangers Saturday. vs. the White Sox. That would make him #161 former Crawdad to wear a big league uniform.

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Mark Parker

@CrawdadsBeat

6 years

Hans Crouse 5 IP, 9 K, 1 H, 67 p, 45 s. And a heads up, I'll have a feature on Mr. Crouse in tomorrow's @Hickoryrecord . Will put the full interview on my blog this evening.

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Mark Parker

@CrawdadsBeat

8 years

Greensboro gets to within 5-3. Two-out 2B by Soto, RBI single by Garrett. Kyle Keller in to pitch for Grasshoppers M-7

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Mark Parker

@CrawdadsBeat

9 years

Rougned Odor is younger than 15 actrive players on the @HickoryCrawdads SAL championship roster. He is 3 mos. older than Dillon Tate.

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Mark Parker

@CrawdadsBeat

1 year

6-4 final in 14 innings. Crawdads set franchise record of 13 straight wins

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Mark Parker

@CrawdadsBeat

2 years

Saw this on Facebook, but not on Twitter. Thought it worth sharing. After a weeklong roadtrip, several @HickoryCrawdads players took a day off to visit a nursing & rehab center. This day off after traveling from Rome, Ga. last night. Well done to these 4 for making time.

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Mark Parker

@CrawdadsBeat

1 year

Found out today I took 2nd place from the North Carolina Press Association in Sports News Reporting for my coverage of Foard-Union Pines dual wrestling state final last winter. Pretty cool surprise.

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Mark Parker

@CrawdadsBeat

5 years

Gotta talk about Whatley a bit. Don't know what Oral Roberts baseball does to develop catchers, but 2 of them have come to Hickory and take over the pitching staff and are the de facto leaders of the team. This will be 2 playoff runs for Hickory in 5 seasons, both w/ ORU catchers

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Mark Parker

@CrawdadsBeat

9 years

@NeilWalker18 If there's anyone that shoulda been a Pirate for life... hate the business side of it sometimes.

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Mark Parker

@CrawdadsBeat

5 years

Congrats to @FoardVB @ftfathletics on winning the 2A state title. A dominant 25-15, 25-12, 25-11 sweep of Ayden-Grifton. A perfect 18-0 sets in the playoffs, 98-6 for the season. Most of the team is back next year.

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Mark Parker

@CrawdadsBeat

5 years

The idea that these two have a real shot to be in the big leagues on the same team is awesome. This is @HipHipJose5 handing the ball to Corey Ragsdale just after clinching the 2015 SAL title. @HickoryCrawdads

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Mark Parker

@CrawdadsBeat

6 years

A new arm will take to the mound for Hickory on Thursday: 18-year-old Ronny Henriquez will make his stateside debut vs. Columbia. Currently Rangers No. 30 prospect on MLB Pipeline.

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Mark Parker

@CrawdadsBeat

5 years

While I'm not an NBA fan, I can relate to the recent video of Kobe and his daughter talking at an NBA game. In light of today's news, I took my youngest out for ice cream and just talked. Life is too short. Embrace the time you have with those you love.

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Mark Parker

@CrawdadsBeat

7 years

Best wishes for 2 former @HickoryCrawdads playing in New Year's Bowl games today. 2013 OF Jordan Akins suits up for Central Florida in the Peach Bowl vs. Auburn. 2011 OF @JakeSkole15 Skole is in Pasadena at the Rose Bowl with Georgia

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Mark Parker

@CrawdadsBeat

4 months

Alejandro Osuna becomes the first @HickoryCrawdads hitter to hit for the cycle in club history. @GreenvilleDrive

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Mark Parker

@CrawdadsBeat

3 years

For my followers:. Will be out the next 3 days, heading to Atlanta to move my mom to assisted living Friday. If you are the praying, wife, my mom and I could use them. She has mental issues and we think dementia is coming. She is scared. We are too, but for different reasons.

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Mark Parker

@CrawdadsBeat

8 years

@30for30 The 1994 Expos

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Mark Parker

@CrawdadsBeat

9 years

If you want to see Dillon Tate photos by @tproffittphotog from tonight, go here

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Mark Parker

@CrawdadsBeat

5 years

An afternoon visit to Louisville Slugger. I'm suddenly 16 again.

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Mark Parker

@CrawdadsBeat

9 years

Hickory Crawdads 1st Northern Division champs http://t.co/R5GKVw4vAO

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Mark Parker

@CrawdadsBeat

2 years

The Crawdads have announced that right-handed reliever Marx Church has been promoted to AA Frisco. Definitely a well-earned promotion. No roster replacement has been given

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Mark Parker

@CrawdadsBeat

6 years

Tyler Ratliff's walk-off single gives the Crawdads a 2-1 win on Monday

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Mark Parker

@CrawdadsBeat

6 years

A Father's Day present: a ballgame in Asheville with my boy. My heart is full.

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Mark Parker

@CrawdadsBeat

2 years

Folks, it's been a pleasure as always to be with you throughout the season. I hope I've been able to bring enough insight about the Crawdads and what I see, as I am able. Be back here in 7 months, Lord willing.

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Mark Parker

@CrawdadsBeat

1 year

Wondering if it is OK for the Texas Rangers to celebrate now?

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Mark Parker

@CrawdadsBeat

5 years

Josh Jung 2nd AB: 1) CH in, way early and hits it well foul. 2) 94 a little up, swings thru it. 3) Slider, hits a thread of the ball to stay alive 4) 94, line to RCF gap, finds a gear and just beats play at 2B.

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Mark Parker

@CrawdadsBeat

6 years

Ryan Dorow continues a scorching homestand with an RBI double. Now 10-for-23, 2 2B, HR. Stretching back to 1st half, has a 9-game hit streak & reached base in 16 straight. Hickory now up 4-1.

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Mark Parker

@CrawdadsBeat

2 years

@TepidP I sorta feel like if Frisco wins this, Hickory should hang a banner.

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Mark Parker

@CrawdadsBeat

3 years

@lonestarball @MikeTaddow I live near Charlotte and no one comes here for BBQ. Lexington and places east, but not Charlotte

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Mark Parker

@CrawdadsBeat

5 years

Sam Huff! @sirhuffington35 Future's Game MVP. I could not be more sports happy, but on a personal level, I'm thrilled for the kid. Well done, sir!

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Mark Parker

@CrawdadsBeat

3 years

And we're back... Good evening from LP Frans Stadium. It's the Crawdads home opener and their first game against the Winston-Salem Dash. First pitch is scheduled for 7. Lineups are below:

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Mark Parker

@CrawdadsBeat

6 years

Tyreque Reed swings thru 2 straight fastballs to strike out, then breaks the bat over his knee. 3-3 after 5.

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Mark Parker

@CrawdadsBeat

3 years

If you are an adult and feel the need to curse out teenagers on a basketball bench, you really should reevaluate your life choices. I just don't get why that should be an option for anyone for any reason.

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Mark Parker

@CrawdadsBeat

9 years

Alek Watts snares an offensive rebound and hooks in the game winner for Alex Central. COugars win 62-60. Plays Newton-Conover on Wed.

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Mark Parker

@CrawdadsBeat

6 years

DeMarcus Evans, 25th round pick of the Texas Rangers, has found the proverbial magic bean on the mound.

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Mark Parker

@CrawdadsBeat

2 years

Missed this nugget from the @HickoryCrawdads no-hitter on Thursday. Evan Carter hit is 10th HR of the season and now has double-digits in HRs, doubles (18) and triples (10). Joins Nick Williams (2013) as the only Hickory player to have double digits in all three.

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Mark Parker

@CrawdadsBeat

7 years

@JuddLegum @ReflectorJordan There are those that would argue that people who live in Alabama are already in hell.

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Mark Parker

@CrawdadsBeat

1 year

For those going to the Rangers World Series championship parade today, enjoy it and don't take it for granted

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Mark Parker

@CrawdadsBeat

6 years

Speas to Breazeale: 99, 99, 99, 100, 98, 98. Good night from LP Frans. Hickory wins 5-1

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Mark Parker

@CrawdadsBeat

7 years

285 3A state champion Isaac Chapman of Alexander Central

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Mark Parker

@CrawdadsBeat

2 years

Some thoughts from the Dick's Sporting Goods Classic: Maybe Hickory boys need to be seeded #1 until beaten. 6 championships in a row, 24 of 35 tourney titles.

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Mark Parker

@CrawdadsBeat

6 years

My feature on @D_Evans42 in today's @Hickoryrecord Enjoy

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Mark Parker

@CrawdadsBeat

8 years

A strong 1st for Dillon Tate in the 1st. 95 on the glove side black for K -3, and we see a new toy... a curveball. 2 Thrown for strikes.

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Mark Parker

@CrawdadsBeat

7 years

Kyle Cody week: 2 starts, 13 IP, 4 H, 1 UER, 5 BB, 15 K. SAL Pitcher of the week?

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Mark Parker

@CrawdadsBeat

9 years

Baseball Should Be Fun: An Interview with Jose Trevino http://t.co/GFscTNI2z0 http://t.co/6vVjvmi10v

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Mark Parker

@CrawdadsBeat

5 years

For the praying folk (and even if you are not), requesting prayers for my mom. In visiting her this weekend in GA, I am convinced she has started down the road of dementia. There are decisions coming. My prayer is the right ones are made.

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Mark Parker

@CrawdadsBeat

5 years

On behalf of my family, I wish each of you a Merry Christmas.

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Mark Parker

@CrawdadsBeat

8 years

So, I got one of these. Thoroughly stunned & touched.

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Mark Parker

@CrawdadsBeat

2 years

Final line for Owen White: 6 IP, 2 H, 1 HR, 9 Ks 69 pitches (!!!!), 51 strikes (!!!!). 20 missed bats (!!!!) by my count 51 fastballs, 18 secondaries. of those, mostly sliders, 10 swing and misses. yes, 10 of 18 secondaries missed a bat. FB 95-97, last pitch 96 in the 6th

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Mark Parker

@CrawdadsBeat

4 years

A couple of years ago, someone asked me if I thought Jose Trevino would be a major league catcher. I said I was not qualified to give that answer, but I did think no one would work harder to become one than this guy. Congrats @HipHipJose5 . This is so well earned.

John Blake

@RangerBlake

4 years

And Jose Trevino, Richard Durrett Hardest Working Man Award, which is named for the late Rangers beat writer Richard Durrett, who passed away in June 2014.

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Mark Parker

@CrawdadsBeat

9 years

My 1st time to see Payano pitch and impressed by the 1st inning. 2 Ks, both on CH w/ good arm action. Fball 92-93 w/ some tail arm side

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Mark Parker

@CrawdadsBeat

6 years

For the second straight game, Hickory faces some adversity and comes out of it with a win. With Tyree Thompson sailing along with 2 outs and none on in the 6th, Hagerstown puts together a 3-run HR to tie the game. No worry. Tyreque Reed's RBI double in the 7th wins it 4-3.

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Mark Parker

@CrawdadsBeat

2 years

Pitching probables for Hickory this weekend: Thursday: Winston Santos Friday: Kumar Rocker Saturday: Mitch Bratt

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Mark Parker

@CrawdadsBeat

6 years

Personal opinion: Don't know what happened with @CoachMinor at @FoardTigersFB , but given what he's done with that program, unless there was a moral issue, he should've been there as long as he wanted to be there. Just odd.

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Mark Parker

@CrawdadsBeat

3 years

Being kind matters

West Forsyth Sports Marketing

@WFSportsMktg

3 years

Great example of sportsmanship after last night’s hard-fought game! @WF_Football @SouthMeckSabres @WFTitanAthletic @wsfcsathletics @NCHSAA

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Mark Parker

@CrawdadsBeat

6 years

DeMarcus Evans lights out this evening. Curveball (83-85) especially devastating as he Ks the side. Paints the plate at 94 to end it. Hickory takes a 2-1 win to move back within 2.5 games of the BlueClaws.

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Mark Parker

@CrawdadsBeat

5 years

For the first time in 10 seasons I choose HS football over baseball, even with the Crawdads in a big game vs. Greensboro. Reason? My band kid is a senior and has a feature spot during their show. I'm not planning to miss her home games. So, I will cover Hickory High tonight.

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Mark Parker

@CrawdadsBeat

2 years

Best wishes to the folks at @athleticselhs in the 3A state final. Kick scheduled for 7 p.m. at NC State

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Mark Parker

@CrawdadsBeat

3 years

Congrats to 2019 2021 @HickoryCrawdads pitcher @sny_nick on his call-up to the majors, as Texas brought him up today. #194 from Hickory to the majors

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Mark Parker

@CrawdadsBeat

6 years

Congrats to West Lincoln's Butch Ross and Foard's Mike Carey on their recognition as 2A coaches of the year.

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Mark Parker

@CrawdadsBeat

5 years

While I have sympathy for the senior college athletes in all of this, sounds like there is a chance for extending eligibility for another year. High schools seniors will not get that chance. I feel worse for them. For most, this is it for them and the final games are done.

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Mark Parker

@CrawdadsBeat

6 years

Two Oral Roberts alum in this series. Crawdads C Matt @MattWhatley19 (not in the lineup) and tonight's starter Taylor Varnell. Both played under then-ORU pitching coach @snedeker33

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Mark Parker

@CrawdadsBeat

10 months

Josh McElwee was a pitcher in the @Rangers organization from 2012-15, pitching for @HickoryCrawdads in 2013-14. The McElwee's lost their home in a fire NYE morning. If you are willing and able to help, here is the GoFundMe link.

McElwee Family Fund, organized by Tiffany Rufus

This sweet family lost everything last night in a devastating house fire. Thankfully, Blaine, Josh, … Tiffany Rufus needs your support for McElwee Family Fund

www.gofundme.com

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Mark Parker

@CrawdadsBeat

8 years

Congrats to 2013 @HickoryCrawdads P Jose LeClerc @joseleclerc2 on 1st time major league callup with Texas. No. 147 to The Show

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Mark Parker

@CrawdadsBeat

6 years

Chris Seise: 2 doubles and a triple. Also 3 errors.

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Mark Parker

@CrawdadsBeat

5 years

My write-up of @FoardWrestling dual championship. @ftfathletics

BUILT FOARD TOUGH: Tigers cap perfect season with 2A dual state championship

GREENSBORO — The North Carolina High School Athletic Association’s 2A wrestling dual state championship was more of a coronation.

hickoryrecord.com

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Mark Parker

@CrawdadsBeat

7 years

Rangers: We're buying the Crawdads. When is Mark out of town? Spy: Home all week but Thurs. Rangers: Announce it Thurs.

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Mark Parker

@CrawdadsBeat

3 years

It's official: 1B Blaine Crim up to AA Frisco RHP Tai Tiedemann up to AA Frisco 1B Dustin Harris to Hickory from Low-A Down East

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Mark Parker

@CrawdadsBeat

7 years

Welcome to Low-A ball, where your official scorer & occasional beat writer is sometimes your National Anthem singer.

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Mark Parker

@CrawdadsBeat

5 years

Dylan Bice bears some watching: 4 scoreless outings in 5 appearances. Overall, 7 IP, 1 BB, 11 K, 5 H Fastball 95-97 with a some bite o the slider.

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Mark Parker

@CrawdadsBeat

3 years

If I added correctly, in the three games since joining the Crawdads, Josh Smith, Ezequiel Duran and Trevor Hauver reached base 20 of 41 plate appearances, with 14 hits, 5 doubles, 8 runs scored and 11 RBI.

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Mark Parker

@CrawdadsBeat

3 years

Life takes a man and his son different directions. For one night, we get to be together at a baseball cathedral. Always a treasure and never taken for granted.

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Mark Parker

@CrawdadsBeat

3 years

Congrats to @ftfathletics @AlexisWolgemuth on winning 3A West Regional. Advances to state tournament next week. Hickory's Ellie Holzman & Nicole Kozischek runner up in doubles and will play next week as well

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Mark Parker

@CrawdadsBeat

9 years

Jurickson Profar turns on a fastball and singles in 2. Hickory now up 7-4

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Mark Parker

@CrawdadsBeat

3 years

Final East Surry 36 Maiden 35. Congratulations to @MHSBlueDevilsFB on a special season.

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