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Three takeaways from the Crawdads win streak snapping loss to the Legends

SAN MATEO, Calif. — Bases loaded, two outs, bottom of the ninth inning, with only one run separating the two teams on the field. There aren’t many situations on a […]

Three takeaways from the Crawdads 7-1 win over the San Francisco Seagulls

SAN BRUNO, Calif. — Walnut Creek Crawdads third baseman Ryley Leininger’s game-ending play in the bottom of the ninth inning was anything but conventional.  The third baseman broke to his […]

Strong offense and bullpen proppells Walnut Creek to six straight CCL wins

DANVILLE, Calif. — Walnut Creek Crawdads designated hitter Kam Taylor left the on-deck circle in the bottom half of the fourth inning, heading to the plate in a major spot. […]

Walk-off magic! John Youens walk-off single wins Walnut Creek its first game against San Luis Obispo, 11-10

DANVILLE, Calif. — Nine innings weren’t enough to find a victor in the Walnut Creek Crawdads’ first game against CCL rival, the San Luis Obispo Blues.  The high-scoring contest remained […]

Crawdads continue their winning ways with a non-CCL victory over the South Bay Storm, 5-1

DANVILLE, Calif. — Walnut Creek Crawdads right-handed reliever Nathen Nino had to be careful late in the ninth inning of Thursday evening’s game against the South Bay Storm. Nino had […]

Beyond the creek: two former crawdads are taking on Omaha

DANVILLE, Calif. — With the conclusion of the NCAA Super Regionals, the field is set for the College World Series in Omaha, Nebraska. The eight teams that make up the […]

The Crawdads offense stays hot, securing the sweep against San Francisco

DANVILLE, Calif. — Shortstop Jared Mettam, the newest member of the Walnut Creek Crawdads, walked up to the plate in the third inning of Wednesday evening’s game against the San […]

Three takeaways from the Crawdads 24-0 win over the San Francisco Seagulls

SAN BRUNO, Calif. — With a 6:05 p.m. start time, the Walnut Creek Crawdads’ Tuesday game against the San Francisco Seagulls crept into the bitter Bay Area night. The fans […]

Crawdads survive sloppy home opener behind Kam Croghan’s brilliance

DANVILLE, Calif. — The Walnut Creek Crawdads found themselves in a tight spot in the eighth inning of their home opener against the Alameda Merchants at Monte Vista High School. […]

Crawdads win their first game of the season in comeback fashion against Alameda, 11-7

ALAMEDA, Calif. — The Walnut Creek Crawdads were on the hunt for their first win of the season Saturday afternoon and smelled blood in the water in the ninth inning […]