Bats Back Pitching In Win
August 28, 2018 - New York-Penn League (NYPL)
Williamsport Crosscutters News Release
Williamsport's offense backed their pitching for the second time in three games, as the Crosscutters blanked the Scrappers 8-0 to take the series.
Lenin Rodriguez finished the night 2 for 2 with a double and two RBI with a double after entering the game in the top of the 5th inning. Ben Aklinski went 2 for 3, while Brayan Gonzalez finished the night 2 for 4 with a double and two runs scored. Matt Kroon scored three times. For the second time in the series, Williamsport collected double-digit hits, collecting 10 tonight.
Kyle Young made a rehab start for the Cutters, working three shutout frames, striking out two while not allowing a run. Manuel Silva went five shutout frames, striking out five as he earned his 2nd win of the season. Blake Bennett worked a scoreless 9th to close it out.
Williamsport outscored Mahoning Valley 20-4 in the three game series, picking up their 5th and 6th shutouts of the season. The Crosscutters finished the season series with the Scrappers 5-10. Williamsport has three home games remaining in 2018.
WP: Manuel Silva (2-5) LP: Yeffersson Yannuzzi (0-3)
SV: N/A (0)
Crosscutters Record: 30-40 (W1)
Next Game: Wednesday, August 29, 2018 at Auburn, 6:30 p.m.
Next Home Game/Promotion: Friday, September 1st, 2018 vs State College, 7:05 p.m.
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