SHOREBIRDS GAME NOTES: 7/20 @ Hickory

PREVIEW: The Shorebirds have won six of their last seven games heading into game one against Hickory. Delmarva enters the critical series in second place in the Northern Division, two games back of Lakewood. Hickory is in a tie for third place in the division, a half game behind Delmarva for second.

STREAKING ‘BIRDS: Several Shorebirds take hit streaks into game one against Hickory. Luis Bernardo is on a career high eight-game hit streak, Tyler Townsend is on a five-game streak, Brian Conley is on a six-game hit streak and Ty Kelly is on a seven-game hit streak.

COMING AROUND OFFENSIVELY: The Shorebirds hit .291 in their most recent series against West Virginia. The Shorebirds scored 28 runs in the series on 51 hits.

FRIENDLY CONFINES OF PERDUE: The Shorebirds are 15-7 in their last 22 home games at Perdue Stadium. The ‘Birds are now over .500 at home on the season at 25-24.

MIKE MOONEY TO DL: Mike Mooney dove into first base on July 18 at Perdue Stadium and left the game. He was placed on the Disabled List on Monday.

19 OF 20: Brian Conley has reached base in 19 of the last 20 games that he has appeared dating back to June 25. He has reached in eight straight games.