Errors Erase Early Edge
June 2, 2021 - Major League Baseball Draft League (MLBDL)
Williamsport Crosscutters News Release
Four Crosscutters errors erased a four-run 1st inning, as the Crosscutters dropped their series opener to the State College Spikes, 6-4, on Wednesday night
The Crosscutters offense was led by Kyle O'Brien's 2-for-3 performance, picking up a double and two RBI in the loss. Hogan McIntosh was the only other Crosscutter to record a multi-hit game, finishing the night 2-for-5 with a pair of singles .
Troy Taylor made his Cutters debut, allowing two run on two hits, including a home run over three innings of work. He struck out four batters while not allowing a single walk in the start.
Francisco Mateo had an excellent outing, keeping the Cutters in the game by tossing back-to-back scoreless frames, striking out four along the way.
Williamsport's defense committed four errors on the night, with State College scoring two runs on those errors, including the go-ahead run in the top of the 7th inning.
Over 80 innings of work, the Crosscutters pitching staff has picked up 112 strikeouts, finishing the night with 13 punch outs, despite the loss.
WP: Andrew Moore 1-0LP: Ryan Velazquez 0-1
SV: Jack Goonan 1
Crosscutters Record: 6-2-1
Next Game: Thursday, June 3, 2021 at State College, 6:35 p.m.Next Home Game/Promotion: Friday, June 4, 2021 vs State College, 7:05 p.m. Donut Day
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