NYPL Norwich Sea Unicorns

Crosscutters Rally for 3-2 Win

Published on July 12, 2010 under New York-Penn League (NYPL)
Norwich Sea Unicorns News Release


WILLIAMSPORT, PA-The Williamsport Crosscutters (13-11) scored two runs in the seventh inning to come back from a 2-1 deficit and beat the Connecticut Tigers 3-2 before 1,137 fans at Bowman Field on Monday night.

The Tigers (13-11) jumped out to the early lead with a run in the third inning. SS Brett Anderson (1-3) hit a one-out double and moved to third base on a groundout by RF Chao-Ting Tang (0-3). CF P.J. Polk (1-4) hit an RBI single to score Anderson for a 1-0 lead.

In the fourth inning, C Julio Rodriguez (0-4) reached base on a fielder's choice and DH Eric Roof (2-3) worked a walk. 2B Alexander Nunez (1-3) hit a single to score Rodriguez for a 2-0 Tigers lead.

Williamsport scored a run in the fourth inning against Connecticut LHP Rayni Guichardo. LF Miguel Alvarez (2-4) led off the inning with a single and moved to second base on a single by 3B Carlos Alonso (2-3). CF Kyrell Hudson (1-4) laid down a sacrifice bunt to move both runners into scoring position. An RBI groundout by 2B Cesar Hernandez (1-5) scored Alvarez to make it 2-1.

The Crosscutters scored two runs in the seventh inning against Connecticut RHP Michael Torrealba (0-2). RF Domingo Santana (3-4) hit a solo home run over the centerfield wall to tie the game at 2-2. C Jeff Lanning (2-4) followed with a triple and scored on a single by Alvarez to make it 3-2.

The Tigers and Crosscutters finish their series on Tuesday night at 7:05 p.m. RHP Josue Carreno (1-2, 3.93) gets the start for Connecticut against LHP Mario Hollands (1-1, 6.19). Pre-game coverage starts at 6:50 p.m. on AM 1310 WICH and online at milb.com.

The Tigers next home stand begins Wednesday, July 14 against the State College Spikes, the short-season A affiliate of the Pittsburgh Pirates. To purchase tickets, call the Tigers at 860-887-7962, go online to www.cttigers.com, or stop by the Box Office at Dodd Stadium during normal business hours.

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