Cutters Stave Off Late Rally Against Spikes
June 26, 2021 - Major League Baseball Draft League (MLBDL)
Williamsport Crosscutters News Release
Williamsport survived a late rally attempt by State College, picking up a 5-3 win over their rivals, taking the middle game of the three-game set.
Tyler Uberstine set the tone early for Cutters pitching, working three scoreless frames in his 2nd start of the season. Uberstine, allowed one hit and struck out five before being removed by design after the 3rd.
Jacob Smith earned his first win of the season, tossing three frames of scoreless relief, allowing just a walk and striking out five.
The Crosscutters offense did their damage early, scoring three in the bottom of the 2nd inning and their final two runs came in the bottom of the 3rd. All five runs came with two outs in the inning.
Lance Logsdon was the only Cutters batter to record a multi-hit game, going 2-for-5 with a double and a run scored. Isaac Nunez led the Cutters with two runs driven in, plating both runs in the 3rd.
The Cutters collected three extra base hits in the win, getting doubles from Logsdon and Dusty Stroup, along with a triple from Jaxon Shirley.
The Cutters move to 7-5 against the Spikes this season, winning each of the last two meetings. They go for the sweep tomorrow night.
WP: Jacob Smith (1-0) LP: Chase Watkins (0-1)
SV: Max Loven (1)
Crosscutters Record: 14-12-1
Next Game: Sunday, June 27, 2021 vs State College, 5:05 p.m.Next Home Game/Promotion: Sunday, June 27, 2021 vs State College, 5:05 p.m.Baseball Bingo/Kids Run The Bases/Kids Eat Free
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