Article: Hickory hangs on for 3-2 win: ; Alley Cats

andyhansroth@wvgazette.com

Hickory Crawdads manager Pete Mackanin was more than a little pleased to pick up a 3-2 win over the Charleston Alley Cats at Watt Powell Park Saturday night.

"That was a well-played game here tonight," said Mackanin. "And don't think I wasn't thinking about the last time we played here, when we were up 8-0 and Charleston scored nine runs in the ninth to win the game."

The Crawdads (14-8) scored a run in the second inning, then maintained the lead throughout the game. Charleston threatened to tie and even go ahead in three different innings.

"We had our chances," said Cats manager Rolando Pino, "but couldn't get the big clutch hit today."

The Alley Cats had the ...

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