Former Cherryville High standout Dalton Pence made his minor league debut Friday, April 4, for the Hickory Crawdads in a game at Kannapolis.

Connor Bovair picked up his first win for North Carolina, Dalton Pence notched his fourth save with two 2-hit innings, while UNC saddled Gardner-Webb pitcher Garrett Hodges with his second loss.

Opening day for Frisco, Hickory and Hub City ...