NYPL Williamsport Crosscutters

Cutters Close the Game...Again

Published on July 28, 2003 under New York-Penn League (NYPL)
Williamsport Crosscutters News Release


The Crosscutters swept a double header in Brooklyn on Sunday night to tighten up the race in the McNamara Division again. Brooklyn now sits 1.5 games ahead of the Cutters. The two teams go at it again tonight in Brooklyn.

THIS WEEK ON CUTTERS CLOSE-UP

Be sure to check out Cutters Close-Up on SusCom Channel 2. This weeks guests include Pirates 1st round draft choice Paul Maholm, Manager Andy Stewart and Brooklyn cyclones announcer Warner Fusselle, the former voice of "This Week In Baseball". Cutters Close-Up can be seen every Wednesday night at 7pm on SusCom 2.

CUTTERS BASEBALL CAMP

The Williamsport Crosscutters will be holding a baseball camp at Bowman Field August 1st & 2nd for kids age 7-15. The cost is $60 per camper and includes 2 days of professional instruction, a cap T-shirt, lunch with the players and a game ticket for August 2nd where all campers will run on the field for the National Anthem with the Cutters. To register call 570.326.3389 or stop by the Bowman Field Fan Center for a registration form. Camp size is limited!!

CRUISE WITH THE CUTTERS

Join the Crosscutters players and coaches for a cruise on the Hiawatha, Sunday, August 10 from 11am-12:30pm. The cruise includes a delicious brunch, prize giveaways and a chance to visit with your favorite Cutters players and coaches! Cost is just $15 per person. Call 570.326.3389 to register!

ALUMNI UPDATE

Two former Cutters players were named by USA Today Sports Weekly as MVP's of their respective leagues for the 1st half of the season. Hickory OF Jorge Cortes (2000,2001,2002) was named by the publication as the 1st half MVP in the South Atlantic League. At the break Cortes was leading the league in hitting (.340), RBI (53), hits (88), and on-base percentage (.426). In the Carolina League former Cutters C/DH Chris Shelton (2001) was given the nod as he led the league in hitting (.338), homers (14), on-base percentage (.450), and slugging percentage (.583).

UPCOMING GAMES AND PROMOTIONS

Wednesday, July 30 vs. New Jersey Cardinals - 7:05PM

The Blues Brothers! Presented by WZXR. Come and enjoy the entertainment of one of Minor League Baseball's top acts!

Team Photo Night #1! Free Cutters team photos for the first 2,000 fans!

American Rescue Workers Food Drive! Donate 2 canned goods or items of non-perishable food and receive FREE general admission or 1/2 price box seats. All food donated to the American Rescue Workers Food Pantry.

$10,000 Clean-Sweep! Presented by Shop-Vac. Some lucky could walk away with $10,000 if the Crosscutters strike out the side!

Thursday, July 31 vs. New Jersey Cardinals - 7:05pm

Cutters Baseball Card Giveaway! Presented by Pepsi & Variety 97.7. A free Cutters team card set for the first 500 fans age 14 and under!

Hoss's Knothole Gang Night! Free admission for all Knothole Gang members Launch-A-Ball! Presented by Dodge. Buy a ball for your chance to win a 2004 Dodge Stratus or other great prizes!

Friday, August 1 vs. Hudson Valley Renegades -

Jersey Shore State Bank Pack The Park Night! Presented by Jersey Shore State Bank & KISS-FM. Pick up FREE general admission tickets at any area branch of Jersey Shore State Bank!

Kids meet Angelica, Arnold and Dora! All part of the Big Nickelodeon Weekend presented by Jersey Shore State Bank, The Williamsport/Lycoming Foundation Lycoming Mall YWCA & SusCom.

Saturday, August 2 vs. Hudson Valley Renegades - 7:05pm

Fireworks #2 Presented by The Pennsylvania Lottery & Genesee Beer along with Jim Dinsmore of Liberty Mutual Ins., Newberry Sub Shop, Professional Petroleum, Shop-Vac, WNB Bank & WILQ.

The first 2,000 fans will receive #5 in a series of special limited edition Crosscutters posters published by the Williamsport Sun-Gazette White Deer Golf Course Closest To The Pin Competition pregame

Sunday, August 3 vs. Hudson Valley Renegades - 7:05pm

70's Night with Airwave Dave! (Austin Powers impersonator) Presented by Oldies 93.3.Enjoy the great entertainment of Airwave Dave! Come dressed as a dude from the 70's for a chance to win big prizes!

Montoursville Community Night! Pick up FREE general admission tickets in the Montoursville area at; Catherman's Garage, Hollywood East, Keystone Staffing, MediaMax, Rosencran's Bakery, & SunBank.

Vacation Baseball Bingo! Presented by AAA Travel, The Holiday Inn, TGI Fridays and Susquehanna Transit. Win great prizes and qualify to win a trip for two in LasVegas. Free bingo cards for all fans age 18 and over.

American Dairy Association Diamond Derby! After the game, kids age 12 and under run the bases and receive a free Cutters souvenir and certificate of achievement courtesy of the American Dairy Association.

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