NYPL Williamsport Crosscutters

Cutters Knock off Spikes in Commanding Fashion

August 24, 2015 - New York-Penn League (NYPL)
Williamsport Crosscutters News Release


The Williamsport Crosscutters picked up their fifth straight win against Pinckney Division foe State College on Monday night at Susquehanna Bank Park. The Cutters kicked off a crucial three game series with the Spikes in grand fashion picking up a 4-1 win. Williamsport holds a 6 1/2 game lead over State College and improves to 23-10 at home this season and 27-11 against divisional opponents.

The Crosscutters had a quick start offensively in front of the home crowd against Spikes starter Josh Wirsu. Zach Coppola reached on an error by the short stop and would score on a Josh Tobias RBI single to make it 1-0. With Tobias standing on first base, Jose Pujols connected for his second home run of the season to make it 3-0. The first inning would truly set the tone for the game as Cutters starter Luke Leftwich tossed six innings of one run baseball.

Williamsport used some great defensive play behind Leftwich to keep the Spikes off of the scoreboard. State College would find their way onto the scoreboard in the top of the fifth inning. Ronnierd Garcia drove in the lone run for State College with a two out single. Leftwich struck out six batters while allowing five hits en-route to his second win of the season.

Leading 3-1 in the bottom of the sixth inning the Cutters would put something together offensively to add to their lead. Tobias would reach base on a passed ball after swinging at strike to give the Cutters some Momentum. Brendon Hayden picked up his fifth double of the season to plate Tobias and give Williamsport a 4-1 lead. Heading to the ninth inning the Cutters would call on Rob Tasin to shut the books on State College. Tasin retired all three batters that came to the plate to secure the win and pick up his league leading 14th save of the season.

WP: Luke Leftwich (2-1 3.03 ERA)

LP: Josh Wirsu (0-1 3.60 ERA)

SV: Rob Tasin (14)

Crosscutters Record: 40-22

Next Game: Tuesday, August 25th, 2015 vs. State College 7:05 P.M.

Next Home Game/Promotion: Tuesday, August 25th, 2015 vs. State College 7:05 P.M.

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