MLBDL Williamsport Crosscutters

Getaway Day Victory Avoids Series Sweep

Published on August 20, 2023 under Major League Baseball Draft League (MLBDL)
Williamsport Crosscutters News Release


The Williamsport Crosscutters, for the second series in a row, pick up a getaway day victory to avoid a series sweep as they defeated the Mahoning Valley Scrappers 6-4 at Eastwood Field in Niles, Ohio.

Williamsport took the initial 4-0 lead in the top of the first inning and never looked back. The offense was led in scoring by Jose Gonzalez and Freddy Rojas, Jr., who both scored twice in the contest. Gonzalez was 1-5 and reached on an error, while Rojas Jr. was 1-2 with an RBI and three walks. Catcher Matt Garcia was the workhorse for the Cutters, driving in 4 runs on a 2-4 day with a double.

John Mikolaicyk earned his first win in a Crosscutters uniform, improving to 1-5 on the season, after six strong innings of work on the hill. He allowed two runs, both unearned, on two hits, three walks, and four strikeouts. Jared Kengott made his debut in relief, going one inning on the mound, allowing no hits, one walk, and striking out two. Mitchell Scott made the game closer as he allowed two earned runs in an inning of relief. Connor Langrell earned his sixth save of the season for the Cutters, closing out the ninth by facing the minimum and striking out one.

WP: John Mikolaicyk (1-5)LP: Trae Robertson (3-4)SV: Connor Langrell (6)

Crosscutters Record: 15-20

Next Game: Tuesday, August 22nd, 2023, at State College, 6:35 p.m.

Next Home Game/Promotion: Thursday, August 24th, 2023, vs State College, 6:35 p.m.

Bases Loaded Pin Giveaway, Belly Buster XXIII, Thirsty Thursday, Thank-You Thursday

DATE: August 20, 2023

Final Score: Williamsport 6 Mahoning Valley 4

Box Score Link: https://www.mlbdraftleague.com/gameday/crosscutters-vs-scrappers/2023/08/20/720516/final/box

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