The starter for Hickory was Josh Owens, who is being utilized as a two-way player by the organization. Owens allowed one run in two innings, walking one and striking out three. Aidan Deakins allowed two runs in an inning of work, striking out two and walking two. Kyle Larsen allowed a run in two innings, striking out three.
Yolfran Castillo was 1 for 3 with two walks and two stolen bases. Marcos Torres had three walks and two stolen bases. Yeremi Cabrera was removed from the game after apparently injuring his knee when he got his spikes caught trying to make a play in the outfield, per Scott Lucas.
Hickory box score
Hub City starter Dalton Pence struck out five and walked three in four shutout innings. Kai Wynyard struck out one and walked one in tw0 scoreless innings.
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