Cutters Edge Scrappers in Back-and-Forth Game
Published on June 23, 2022 under Major League Baseball Draft League (MLBDL)
Williamsport Crosscutters News Release
The Crosscutters overcame a three-run and a two-run deficit in the ballgame to win 9-7 over the Mahoning Valley Scrappers.
Mahoning Valley scored three runs quickly in the bottom of the first inning. Both teams scored a run in the second inning to make it a 4-1 game. The Cutters tied the game in the fourth with a three-run inning, but the Scrappers scored two in the bottom of the inning to regain their lead.
The Cutters put up another three-run frame in the top of the seventh to take the lead and added two insurance runs in the ninth to make it a 9-6 game.
Centerfielder Matthew Etzel was 4-for-5 with two RBI. Right fielder Cole Evans was 2-for-4 with an RBI and two runs.
Pitchers Sal Fusco, Terry Busse and Kyler Patterson each threw a scoreless inning in relief. Jacob Peaden earned a six-out save striking out five batters.
WP: Terry Busse (1-0) LP: Frank Elissalt (0-1) SV: Jacob Peaden (2) Crosscutters Record: 11-7
Next Game: Friday, June 24, 2022 at Mahoning Valley, 7:05 p.m.
Next Home Game/Promotion: Tuesday, June 28, 2022 vs. West Virginia, 6:35 p.m. Rhashan's Half Birthday Pin Giveaway/Free Admission for fans celebrating a birthday/Topps Tuesday/BOGO Ticket Tuesday/Charitable Tuesday
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