PLAYOFF BOUND? Crawdads now seven wins away from a playoff spot after taking series with Delmarva MARK PARKER Hickory Daily Record Sports Correspondent Aug 25, 2026 Aug 25, 2026 0 1 of 2 Crawdads players celebrate securing the series against Delmarva on Sunday with a 7-2 win. HICKORY CRAWDADS Noah Franklin scored his first home run on Aug. 7 to give the Hickory Crawdads a 4-3 win over Augusta. HICKORY CRAWDADS Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save MARK PARKER Hickory Daily Record Sports Correspondent BASEBALLkAm|2C4@ pC8F5:? 9:E 2 E9C66\CF? 9@>6 CF? :? 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